Conversations from the Heart
A weekly, soul-nourishing podcast offering psychologically grounded, heart-centered reflections on human relationships, inner healing, and compassion-based communication.
Focused on live mini-coaching moments to help callers shift from reactive, domination-based communication to collaborative, heart-centered connection. Listen for new scripts for stuck situations, new ways of responding to old relationship dynamics and 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 ourselves authentically while respecting others' boundaries.
Conversations from the Heart
#155 - Does Your Child Think You're the Problem?
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What happens when the behavior that triggers you most is something you recognize in yourself?
In this conversation, we explore what it means to be on the receiving end of harsh criticism, and the shock of realizing we’ve done the same thing to others.
This episode unpacks grandiosity as a protective strategy, how shame and powerlessness drive disconnection, and what it looks like to respond with clarity, boundaries, and care, especially as a parent.
We'll Discuss:
•Why grandiosity and criticism are often self-protection, not character flaws
•How to respond when someone is attacking or diagnosing you
•The difference between being “good” and being real in relationships
•How to set boundaries without shutting down connection
•Why your child (or partner) reflecting your past can be a powerful opportunity for healing
For ongoing practice and deeper learning, I warmly invite you to become a member of The School of Human Connection.
Twice a month, I host live calls where members bring real relationship dilemmas. We slow things down and I'll help you see what's actually happening and how to respond with more integrity, strength and care.
You will find a safe space for live discussions and a supportive community of like-minded, open-hearted humans.
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