This episode is devoted to those of us who feel frustrated when we're interrupted, or when a conversation we're having is diverted in a way that doesn't feel generative and connecting.  

Listen in for the three strategies we can use and the three goals we can shoot for in order to create a new conversation. 

We discuss:

• 3:10 I was having a heartfelt conversation and got interrupted.  What can I do in moments like these?
• 8:09 Strategy #1:  Say it badly to someone else, first
• 15:19 Doing our work on the backend allows for more choicefulness in the moment.
• 16:15 Strategy #2:  Reflect the person back to them, and ask consent for a different conversation
• 21:45 Strategy #3: Raise awareness about the current dynamic
• 29:16 Goal #1: Shoot for playfulness
• 35:20 Goal #2:  Detach from the other person's reaction 
• 36:58 Goal #3:  Accept yourself at your current level of practice
• 40:01 When I can't access humor, it might be because pain is present
• 41:54 Closing thoughts

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