This episode explores how the doctor, the parent, and the child each experience the same consultation through completely different inner storylines. These unspoken thoughts shape stress levels, expectations, and behaviour — and when they don’t align, communication becomes strained and cooperation becomes harder.

We cover:

• Why the doctor, parent, and child live three separate emotional realities
• How each participant’s stress rises and falls at different moments
• What parents worry about before, during, and after the appointment
• How children experience fear, boredom, confusion, and loss of control
• Why doctors juggle time pressure, clinical reasoning, and emotional labour
• How these disconnected perceptions create tension and miscommunication
• Why recognising these inner storylines is essential for building connection

Key takeaway:

Everyone experiences the consultation differently. When we acknowledge these disconnected inner narratives, we can reduce tension, improve communication, and create encounters that feel safe, cooperative, and even fun.

You can find the content of this podcast also in my blog: https://wp.me/pfxEk2-9l

Music by SAscha Ende via ende.app

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