Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 150 - "Why "We listen and we don't judge" is SO problematic" is now LIVE!

Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide

Viral trends are a dime a dozen and one in particular has caught our eye. On today's episode we're diving into the viral trend "We listen and we don't judge". Join us as we discuss how this seemingly nonjudgemental space can prove to be harmful and act to undermine the trust of relationships, eventually pulling them apart.

In this episode we cover:

- The "We listen and we don't judge" trend

- Is judging people a bad thing?

- What can happen when spaces are labeled "nonjudgemental"

- Social norms and the expectations related to trends

- How trends like this can harm your relationships

- Why is this trend so problematic?

- Shielding to avoid consequences

- The vicious cycle that can be created

- What dodgeball has to do with it

- The missed opportunity for deeper connection and healing

- Why it's a little culty

- How we unconsciously undermine our relationships

- Why we allow people to judge us

Episode References:

- The episode from our friendship series - Episode 60 - Friendship Series: Having the hard conversations and getting comfortable with being uncomfortable

- The steps to an apology episode - Episode 16 - Apology Series: How to apologize (and why sorry isn't enough)

- The clearing niggles episode - Episode 61 - Friendship Series: Clearing Niggles