Episode 075 - Having respectful, open conversations with friends and family this holiday season | Relationship mindset

13 Dec

Written By Alessia

Family gatherings are one of the best parts of the holiday season!

That is unless your Aunt constantly asks you when you’re going to settle down and your grandfather gets started on politics.

So what can we do when the inevitable tough conversations get started this holiday season?

This episode of the podcast covers just that.

This episode is less of a how-to and more of a call to action. It’s about helping you realize the power of having a plan in place to deal with any tough topics that might come up. It also encourages you to focus on your own energy and the person that you want to be in these situations rather than on the actions of others. And it wouldn’t be my podcast without a very personal story thrown in the mix.

I hope this episode helps guide you navigate what can be a beautiful but challenging time of year and reminds you that everything that you need is always within you.

PS. This is a part of a mini-series this Christmas and references back to Episode 074 which you can find here.

In this episode, I talk about the benefits of having respectful and open conversations with loved ones during the holiday season. Here’s what we’ll cover:

✧ Explore why open conversations about taboo topics (like politics or religion) can be transformative

✧ Learn how to approach differing opinions with curiosity and respect instead of fear or defensiveness

✧ Hear personal insights on how challenging conversations can lead to unexpected personal growth

✧ Discover how to hold space for others’ beliefs while staying grounded in your own truth

✧ Understand why staying open-minded during tough discussions can create deeper connections

✧ Get tips for navigating charged conversations with friends or family during the holiday season

This episode is all about helping you navigate what can be a challenging time of year with grace, ease and gentleness for yourself and others.

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