#25 - Staying Connected During Difficult Conversations

Conversations from the Heart

Have you ever had that moment in a conversation where you just go "deer in the headlights" and aren't sure what to say next?
And then you notice yourself having a lot of judgments about what the other person said, but you also have "rules" in your mind about being "nice" and so you stall out?
On this week's podcast we dive into three compelling topics:

• Protecting pets and animals from abuse
• Holding space for a friend in a harmful relationship
• And, responding to prejudice

If you've ever wondered how to have kind but direct and honest conversations about something that matters to you, this episode is for you. We explore what it takes to respond in courageous ways that allow us to be authentic and to show up with clear integrity, even if our authenticity and integrity might create awkwardness or discomfort for others.

Show notes:
(0:00) Intro
(1:18) After witnessing the abuse of a living being, how do I approach the person responsible?
(25:09) How do I help a friend who is ashamed because of harmful things their partner said to them?
(38:53) How do I regulate my nervous system and get in touch with needs and emotions in the moment?
(45:14) How should I respond to racial prejudice with someone who makes a negative comment?
(56:24) Instead of asking "why" questions, what is the better way of asking questions?
(59:17) Outro

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