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You can use all the right words. Stay calm. Be reasonable.
But if you’re speaking from frustration, resentment, or defensiveness—that’s what your spouse will feel most.
In this episode, Brett explores why your emotional state shapes everything in a conversation, and why the most important shift in communication isn’t your words—it’s your emotion.
You’ll learn:
Why protective emotions distort connection
The difference between protective and vulnerable emotions
How emotional energy shapes what your partner actually hears
Why regulation always comes before clarity
How to shift the conversation using the 4 R’s: Regulate, Reassure, Reveal, and Repair
If you’ve been trying to communicate and nothing’s landing, this episode will help you step back and shift what really matters—your presence.
Mentioned in this episode:
🎥 Free Class — The #1 Reason Marriages Struggle (and How to Fix It)
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By Brett NikulaYou can use all the right words. Stay calm. Be reasonable.
But if you’re speaking from frustration, resentment, or defensiveness—that’s what your spouse will feel most.
In this episode, Brett explores why your emotional state shapes everything in a conversation, and why the most important shift in communication isn’t your words—it’s your emotion.
You’ll learn:
Why protective emotions distort connection
The difference between protective and vulnerable emotions
How emotional energy shapes what your partner actually hears
Why regulation always comes before clarity
How to shift the conversation using the 4 R’s: Regulate, Reassure, Reveal, and Repair
If you’ve been trying to communicate and nothing’s landing, this episode will help you step back and shift what really matters—your presence.
Mentioned in this episode:
🎥 Free Class — The #1 Reason Marriages Struggle (and How to Fix It)
👉 Click here to sign up.