Have you ever wondered how to navigate family conversations while skillfully maintaining your dignity and compassion? Are we responsible for someone’s trigger? Or how do we defend ourselves from the judgment of others? In today’s episode, we will talk about those and more. We talk about the power of empathy and understanding in conversations that could quickly escalate into conflict. We also encourage you to voice your truth, set your boundaries, and stand firm in your beliefs, no matter what. So buckle up; this is going to be a powerful episode.

Show notes:  
[1:20] How to respond empathically to a painful text from my father? 
[10:57] What is a boundary, and how do I set it?  
[17:31] How do I defend myself from others’ judgments in empathic ways?  
[20:35] How do you field someone judging you, and how do you advocate for yourself when you’re being falsely accused? 
[29:14] How to make peace with the tension that arises between a misinterpretation and the truth of a situation
[32:31] How to interrupt someone going on and on and on
[34:34] How do I apologize for a mistake I made?
[36:30] Are we responsible for not triggering other people? 
[45:44] My marriage feels lonely - what are my options? 
[57:16] Outro

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