Tension shows up in every season of life—sometimes in big blowups, sometimes in a thousand tiny paper cuts. In this episode, Heather and Flora talk about what it looks like to truly be present when things get uncomfortable, whether that’s a tough family gathering, a tense holiday party, or an unexpected moment of conflict at work or home.

They share real stories about managing emotions in the heat of the moment, setting boundaries, taking a “teacher timeout,” and choosing empathy when everything in you wants to shut down or walk away. This conversation is about showing up in hard moments, caring for yourself first, and keeping relationships intact even when tensions rise.

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