Purpose of Today's Episode:

To discuss the nuances of different non-direct communication styles and the potential driving forces behind them. The gals discuss the fawn trauma/stress response. They discuss helpful tools that have proven to be beneficial when it comes to clear, direct (and kind) communication. And they unpack the nuances of navigating potential conflict when there has been a misunderstanding.

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Inspiration for this Episode: The Fawn Trauma Response (@theholisticpsychologist)

• People pleasing
• Going along with another person's perspective, beliefs, or values without connecting to your own
• Dissociating (leaving the body) "spacing out"
• Lets other people make decisions
• Avoids any situation that could lead to conflict
• Fears saying "no"
• Overly polite + agreeable
• Hyper aware of other people's emotions + needs while betraying their own

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IN THIS EPISODE:

• Different Non-Direct Communication Styles
• What are some helpful tools you've learned to be more clear (and kind) with your communication with others?
• How do you navigate communication with someone who is asking you to "read between the lines"?
• Potential conflict can feel uncomfortable - how did you navigate these situations in the past? How do you navigate them now?
• How do you stay true to YOUR own beliefs/feelings without being influenced (guilt tripped) into how someone else wants you to act/feel/believe?

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