Ever find yourself trapped in a conversation that feels endless, feeling your energy draining as someone keeps talking and talking? Today we explore how to stay kind, connected, and honest while trying to interrupt. We unpack the hidden fears that keep us quiet (fear of rejection, fear of being rude) and the old “be a good person” conditioning that often silences our truth. You’ll learn how to interrupt without guilt, speak from authenticity instead of irritation, and transform dr...
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Ever find yourself trapped in a conversation that feels endless, feeling your energy draining as someone keeps talking and talking? Today we explore how to stay kind, connected, and honest while trying to interrupt. We unpack the hidden fears that keep us quiet (fear of rejection, fear of being rude) and the old “be a good person” conditioning that often silences our truth. You’ll learn how to interrupt without guilt, speak from authenticity instead of irritation, and transform dr...
#120 - It’s Not About the Chocolate: How to Stay Whole When You Feel Talked Down To
Conversations from the Heart
47 minutes
1 month ago
#120 - It’s Not About the Chocolate: How to Stay Whole When You Feel Talked Down To
In this episode, Sarah brings a heartfelt and tender question: How do I talk to a friend who shifts from playful connection to subtle moralizing which often causes me to feel infantilized and shut down? What follows is a rich, layered exploration of how covert control and unconscious superiority can sneak into even our most well-meaning relationships. We unpack the difference between tone-setting and mutual consent, how to reclaim subjectivity without blame, and the deep emotional wound that ...
Conversations from the Heart
Ever find yourself trapped in a conversation that feels endless, feeling your energy draining as someone keeps talking and talking? Today we explore how to stay kind, connected, and honest while trying to interrupt. We unpack the hidden fears that keep us quiet (fear of rejection, fear of being rude) and the old “be a good person” conditioning that often silences our truth. You’ll learn how to interrupt without guilt, speak from authenticity instead of irritation, and transform dr...
