This episode started with, “We need to talk…” — which we all know are the four scariest words in any relationship.

We dive into how to actually handle difficult conversations without blowing everything up. For me, it starts with watching patterns. People have them. Before I react, I sit back, ask questions, and really look at where the breakdown is coming from. Then it’s the sandwich approach — lead with love, say the hard thing, end with love. You don’t have to tolerate behavior that doesn’t align, but you also don’t have to attack.

Jim shares something powerful too — when resentment builds, you start looking for the other person to mess up just to prove you’re right. And that never ends well. Sometimes you need space. Sometimes you need to step back, recharge, and come back from a place of love instead of ego.

We also talk about alignment. When I stopped reacting and chose love instead, everything shifted. Opportunities showed up. Conversations changed. Peace came back. That’s not random — that’s alignment.

And here’s the other big piece: if you’re exhausted, you’re going to handle conversations poorly. If you’re not recharging, everything feels heavier than it is. Jim realized he hadn’t taken his Sunday reset in weeks — and it showed up as anxiety and frustration.

So here’s your homework:
How are you recharging? What fills your soul? And are you actually doing it?

And for the next 30 days, look at life through the eyes of a child. Be curious. Be open. Put your phone down. Notice the butterfly.

Love people. Love yourself. Then have the conversation.

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Jodie Baudek is a motivational speaker, best-selling author, and mindset coach who helps people reconnect with purpose, self-trust, and balance through personal growth, reflection, and intentional living.