“What does it mean to hold space for someone?”

A listener recently sent us this question—and it’s such a good one.

Simply put, holding space means being emotionally and physically present with someone’s feelings—without judging, making it about you, trying to fix it, or getting defensive.

The beauty of this practice is that it works in almost any relationship. You can hold space for your spouse, friends, family, neighbors, coworkers—you name it!

We don’t know about you, but we’ve noticed the phrase “holding space” showing up everywhere lately. Still, even with its growing popularity, many people aren’t entirely sure what it really means. So whether it’s brand new to you or you’ve heard it before but want to gain a deeper understanding of why it’s valuable and how you can use it to support the people you love, we’re here to unpack what it looks like in action.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why it’s important to hold space for one another
• How to set yourself up to listen well
• Practical tips for holding space for someone
• And more!

We hope this conversation is helpful as you begin to practice holding space for the people in your life!

Find resources mentioned and more in the show notes: jillsavage.org/hold-space-260

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