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Episode 5 - Why Unwanted Advice Hurts and What to Do Instead
The Glow Up Experience
9 minutes
3 months ago
Episode 5 - Why Unwanted Advice Hurts and What to Do Instead
Ever blurted out a “helpful tip” and watched the other person shut down?
In this punchy, heart-opening episode of The Glow Up Experience, Lindsay Jacobi breaks the reflex to fix—and shows you how empathy, curiosity, and consent-first communication deepen connection with partners, friends, and kids. Through a real morning moment with her husband (and a hard truth from a well-meaning friend), Lindsay maps the simple shifts that turn advice-giving into trust-building.
You’ll learn
Why advice can sometimes land as judgment or incapability
The one pause that stops “fix-it mode” in its tracks
Consent questions that create instant safety: “Do you want ideas or ears?” / “Comfort or solutions?”
Validation lines that soothe without rescuing
How stepping back grows agency in children (and reduces learned helplessness)
A quick self-check to rebuild polarity and intimacy in long-term relationships
Links & Resources
Free Glow Up Bundle: https://coaching.glowupcollective.co/glow-up-edition
90-Day Private Glow Up Coaching: https://glowupcollective.co
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