🎙️ Ep 197 – How to Apologize 💛 Repairing Relationships with Confidence and Calm

Apologizing isn't about shame or groveling — it's about emotional strength, humility, and staying grounded in discomfort. In this episode, Heidi breaks down how to make heartfelt apologies that build trust, not tension — and why this matters deeply for the emotional health of your family.

You'll learn:

🧠 How real apologies shift your nervous system into connection 🪨 Why we must feel discomfort in our bodies to repair with honesty 📣 The 5-step apology that includes changed behavior (not just words) 🛑 What not to say — and when NOT to apologize at all 👀 Why modeling repair teaches our young adults emotional maturity 🤝 Personal stories of family healing and self-forgiveness

💬 "I'm sorry" is just the beginning. Real connection is built on humility, trust, and repair.

✨ Plus: Heidi shares a powerful example of apologizing not to change a relationship — but to grow into a better version of herself.

🎓 If you're preparing to send a child to college, check out Heidi's College Mom Course on heidibenjaminsen.com — filled with videos and tools to help you stay calm, anchored, and connected.

🎧 Tune in now and learn how to apologize with strength, clarity, and compassion.