#89 When You Want Connection – But Don’t Want to Betray Yourself
We all have that one relationship where connection really matters. The one that holds history, love, and landmines. The one that used to mean everything – but now feels like walking a tightrope in a windstorm. You want to stay in connection. You don’t want to keep playing the same painful roles. But even when […]
#84 Responding with Love When Kids Act Up
Responding with Love When Kids Act Up means no fixing, rescuing, or minimizing their feelings. Discover practical strategies to help kids process frustration, sadness, and anger while building their resilience and emotional intelligence. Read more for compassionate, actionable parenting insights.
#83 Making Peace With Being Misunderstood: When You’re the “Villain” in Their Story
Struggling with being misunderstood? Sometimes, no matter how much we explain, others see us as the “villain” in their story. In this blog post, we explore why defending yourself often backfires, how to recognize the real need beneath someone’s blame, and making peace with being misunderstood—without losing yourself in the process.
#77 The Hidden Power of Small Moments of Care
Sometimes, it’s the small moments of care that have the biggest impact. I was reminded of this during a recent episode of Conversations from the Heart where two callers shared profoundly different yet deeply connected stories. Each of the conversations revealed how simple moments of care, even in difficult situations, can transform relationships and lives.
How to Respond to Silence and Shut Downs
Knowing how to respond to silence with empathy is an advanced relationship skill, and I have some powerful strategies to up your game.
Staying Grounded in the Face of Big Emotions
What if you had skills for staying grounded and present when fielding someone else’s anger, hurt or indignation? What if you could approach emotionally charged conversations without feeling overly injured or controlled by another’s feelings? As we increase our emotional resilience and engage in our own growth and healing work, we are more and more able to stay present and engaged, even in the face of difficult emotions in ourselves and others.
How to Transform Emotional Sensitivity into a Superpower
Today we’re diving into the powerful shift that happens when we embrace our emotional sensitivity for the superpower that it really is.
When we stop apologizing for being “too sensitive” and begin to value it as a gift.
When we move from ‘I’m sorry’ to ‘Thank you’ for staying connected to what matters most: our hearts.
What if those moments when we feel deeply about something, when we pick up on subtle emotional undercurrents and our sensitivity brings up tears, or anger … What if these moments are actually evidence of our emotional attunement and our present moment connectedness?
In a world that trains us into emotional detachment and tells us to have a “thicker skin,” maintaining this kind of emotional sensitivity is not just brave – it’s revolutionary.
From Problem-Solving to Emotional Presence: Transforming Relationships through Connection
How do you know when it’s better to diving into problem-solving with someone, or if it’s better to offer more emotional presence? This week’s podcast focuses on this question, and we delve into the subtle internal changes necessary to switch from offering solutions to offering an opportunity to connect more deeply.
When to Stay, When to Let Go: Finding Clarity In Relationships
Deciding when to stay in a relationship and when to let go is never easy. Whether we’re dealing with a marriage, a friendship, or a past romantic connection, these decisions can feel overwhelming and fraught with uncertainty. How do we know when it’s time to work through the challenges and when it’s better to walk away?
Boundaries in Relationships: How to Set Terms of Engagement
Relationships thrive when there are clear terms of engagement, but what does this really mean? Imagine what it would be like if you knew exactly how you wanted to be treated, respected, and valued in every interaction. This kind of clarity has the power to transform your relationships from confusing to deeply connected. What are […]