Conversations from the Heart
Listen to live mini-coaching moments focused on helping people connect with themselves and others by speaking their truth with kindness and compassion, and listening through new filters. Get new scripts for stuck situations, hear new ways of responding to old relationship dynamics and get guidance on how to approach these situations with empathy, self-awareness, and effective communication strategies. Here, we emphasize understanding both one's own needs and the needs of others, creating safe spaces for vulnerable conversations, and finding ways to express oneself authentically while respecting others' boundaries.
Conversations from the Heart
#39 - A Roadmap for Discussing Differences
These days, it can be so difficult to discuss politics and religion.
Often, people tell me they just avoid those conversations. And honestly, I get it.
However, if we're invested in co-creating a relationship with someone we care about, exploring places where we hold different opinions and beliefs can be exactly the place where we build intimacy.
Looking for a roadmap on how to have conversations around different beliefs? Check this episode out!
We'll discuss:
- 1:17 I'm concerned about my fiancé's political views
- 6:09 A roadmap for connection: begin with observations
- 12:01 Making our invisible lines visible for others
- 22:50 Ways to involve kids in the conversation about their behavior
- 26:22 A tip for helping a child choose healthy strategies
- 39:06 When is it a boundary and when is it coercion?
- 37:26 Prioritizing the relationship above the behavior
- 41:23 What can I do when I'm frozen in an active power struggle?
- 54:13 What about adults who throw tantrums like children?
This episode references two of Yvette's best-selling courses: The Boundaries Masterclass and The Parenting Masterclass. Check them out for more helpful tips!
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