#41 Creating Meaningful Relationships & Deepening Existing Ones; Part II: The Importance of Support Artwork

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#41 Creating Meaningful Relationships & Deepening Existing Ones; Part II: The Importance of Support

March 11, 2026 • BrighterPodcast • Episode 41

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In Part 2 of our Relationship Series, we’re asking the big question: Is the goal of self-care just to show up for ourselves, or is it about showing up for others, too?

BatSheva and Chelsea dive into the power of the “Empathetic Witness”—the idea (from The Body Keeps the Score) that true healing requires being seen and heard by a safe community. From our daily "Ws" practice to finding spaces free of judgment and power dynamics, we’re exploring how internal resilience and external support go hand-in-hand.

Inside this episode: 🌬️ A guided breath reset to start your day. 🤝 How honest "truth-telling" builds unshakable friendships. 🔍 Finding supportive groups without the shame or hierarchy. ❤️ A final "Wish" for more humanity and love in our current times.

THE BODY KEEPS THE SCORE BOOK https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-score

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