The Strong Life Project Podcast

EP 3418 Why are we so uncomfortable with difficult conversations?


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Why do we avoid the conversations that matter most, especially around grief, sadness, and loss? In this powerful episode of The Strong Life Project, Shaun O’Gorman explores why people struggle to sit in discomfort, particularly when dealing with others’ pain or their own. Leaders, high performers, and everyday humans often shy away from emotional depth, not because they don’t care, but because they don’t know how to hold space for it.

Grief isn’t a problem to fix. It’s an experience to witness. And the ability to have hard, honest conversations is a hallmark of real strength and emotional resilience.

Key Takeaways:

  • Why sadness and grief make people feel powerless and uncomfortable
  • How avoiding tough conversations creates disconnection and emotional isolation
  • The link between vulnerability and true leadership
  • Tools to develop emotional intelligence and hold space for others
  • Why sitting with pain builds deeper connection, trust, and impact
  • If you want to lead, grow, and connect on a deeper level, it starts with being brave enough to have the conversations most people run from.

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