The Estranged Heart

EP166: Curiosity Be Damned!


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In this episode of the Estranged Heart podcast, Kreed explores the critical role of curiosity in understanding estrangement between parents and their adult children. She discusses the barriers that prevent parents from being curious about their child's perspective, including fear of pain, shame, guilt, and a defensive mindset. Kreed emphasizes the importance of recognizing childhood experiences that may have stifled curiosity and offers practical steps for developing this essential skill. The episode encourages parents to embrace curiosity as a means to foster understanding and healing in estranged relationships.

Takeaways

- Curiosity is essential for healing estrangement.

- Parents may resist curiosity due to fear of pain.

- Shame and guilt can block curiosity.

- Echo chambers can reinforce a lack of curiosity.

- Childhood experiences shape our ability to be curious.

- Unhealed trauma can hinder curiosity.


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