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Ever find yourself spiraling into fear or frustration—only to realize it wasn’t really about what just happened? In this episode of Filter Optional, Chico and Shannon West get vulnerable and real about one of their own messy moments.
While navigating a high-stress meeting with their architect, emotions flared, assumptions took over, and a simple scheduling mix-up turned into a lesson in emotional awareness. Together, they unpack:
- The difference between thoughts and feelings—and how one can quickly hijack the other
- How fear, shame, anger, and loneliness often hide beneath our reactions
- Why vulnerability and curiosity are essential for conflict resolution
- The power of identifying your emotions (instead of letting them drive your behavior)
- How stepping into “the messy middle” actually leads to the sweet spot of connection
From passive-aggressive comments to honest communication, Chico and Shannon show how self-awareness and compassion can turn conflict into growth.
Takeaway:When you learn to identify—not suppress—your emotions, even the most uncomfortable moments become opportunities for clarity, healing, and deeper connection.
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Ever find yourself spiraling into fear or frustration—only to realize it wasn’t really about what just happened? In this episode of Filter Optional, Chico and Shannon West get vulnerable and real about one of their own messy moments.
While navigating a high-stress meeting with their architect, emotions flared, assumptions took over, and a simple scheduling mix-up turned into a lesson in emotional awareness. Together, they unpack:
- The difference between thoughts and feelings—and how one can quickly hijack the other
- How fear, shame, anger, and loneliness often hide beneath our reactions
- Why vulnerability and curiosity are essential for conflict resolution
- The power of identifying your emotions (instead of letting them drive your behavior)
- How stepping into “the messy middle” actually leads to the sweet spot of connection
From passive-aggressive comments to honest communication, Chico and Shannon show how self-awareness and compassion can turn conflict into growth.
Takeaway:When you learn to identify—not suppress—your emotions, even the most uncomfortable moments become opportunities for clarity, healing, and deeper connection.