"Pure love is capable of great deeds, and it is not broken by difficulty or adversity."
~ St. Faustina

Do you have the same arguments over and over again? Are you frustrated by a lack of connection in your relationship? Is it possible to still be connected when you disagree with the person you love?

In this episode, Kenna and Pat Millea explore the transformative power of prioritizing Process over Content in communication and relationships. They delve into the significance of empathy and vulnerability in fostering genuine connection, especially during times of hardship or conflict. Through personal anecdotes from their own marriage, Kenna and Pat demonstrate the healing potential of empathy and authenticity in a relationship. The truth is that our arguments aren't really about the content: the thing that happened or what someone said. On a deeper level, our conflicts are about the process: how we were affected, and how badly we desire to be loved, known, and understood, even in times of conflict.

Join Pat & Kenna for a fun and fruitful episode and take the next step toward conflict that connects!

Episode 43 Show Notes

Chapters:
00:00: Introduction and Highs & Hards
13:52: Empathy creates connection
22:24: Process over Content
28:59: Fostering connection by focusing on Process
41:15: Challenge By Choice

Questions for Reflection & Discussion:

1. What is one thing that is sticking with you from this episode?
2. What is a time that someone has truly empathized with you and worked to understand your feelings? How did that make you feel?
3. When have you fallen into the trap of prioritizing being "right" over fostering understanding and connection in a conflict? How might a focus on Process over Content have led to a different outcome?
4. When is it most tempting to get bogged down in content? How can you focus on process instead?
5. What is a first step you can make to prioritizing process over content moving forward?

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Music: "You're Not Alone" by Marie Miller. Used with permission.