The Accidental Mentor

The Balancing Act of Mentorship: When Helping Hurts


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In this episode, Charlene and Julie discuss the delicate balance of when to help solve problems and when to encourage reliance on faith. Julie shares experiences of grappling with challenging decisions and finding the strength to trust God’s guidance. Their discussion sheds light on the nuances of mentorship and the transformative power of belief. Tune in to this compelling episode as we explore the concept of polarities and the profound impact of inner healing.

Key Topics Discussed In This Episode:

  • Connection and Consistency
  • Balancing Support with Challenge
  • Individual Strength and Making Good Choices
  • Inner Healing and Incremental Growth


Quote of the Episode:

"And I was learning that God doesn't need me, that He meets needs. He allows me to be a part of things sometimes, but He doesn't need me, which was super important before I became a missionary, because obviously it's the whole kind of martyr syndrome that can happen pretty easily.” - Charlene


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Polarities or Paradoxes are tensions to manage, not problems to solve. You recognize them because they are both oppositional and depend on each other. We need Both/And thinking instead of Either/Or to help us navigate them.


Examples of Polarities are:

  • Work and life
  • Optimism and reality
  • Self and other
  • Structure and flexibility


Do you have polarities in your life or in your relationships, that you can identify? Let us know in comments, on social media or via email!


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