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When family relationships are full of conflict, it’s easy to lose yourself trying to fix them.
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Coaching Your Family Relationships

Do I Have to Choose Between Peace and Honesty in My Family?

October 07, 2025 • Episode 194

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Episode 194 - Do I Have to Choose Between Peace and Honest in My Family?

Have you ever felt stuck between keeping the peace in your family and being honest about how you really feel?

In this episode, Tina Gosney, Family Conflict Coach and Family Life Educator, explains why that “peace vs. honesty” tug-of-war is actually a false choice—and how you can show up with both calm and clarity in even the hardest conversations.

You’ll learn:

Why fixing, pleasing, avoiding, or overreacting leaves you more disconnected
The truth about the peace vs. honesty dilemma in family conflict
A simple 3-step practice to ground yourself, calm your emotions, and respond with confidence
A reflection prompt to help you notice your family role and begin shifting it

This conversation will help you stop walking on eggshells and start building stronger, healthier family relationships—without giving yourself away.

If this episode resonates with you, join Tina’s free live event happening this week: The Ultimate Virtual Event to End Family Disconnection and Rebuild Relationships That Last. You’ll go deeper into nervous system tools, clear communication practices, and strategies to rebuild connection with your loved ones.

Tina Gosney is the Family Conflict Coach. She works with parents who have families in conflict to help them become the grounded, confident leaders their family needs.
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