Friendships can be so difficult to navigate sometimes. In today's conversation, we help identify the factors that can make friendships feel icky, and work out ways to show up authentically and with an open heart, rather than trying to problem solve.

We discuss:

• 1:00 Looking for an in-person opportunity to work with me? Consider attending my retreat!
• 3:52 Help! My friend and I can really trigger each other.
• 6:33 What to do when needs are different.
• 10:38 We're not here to protect other people from their feelings.
• 15:27 The difference between listening for understanding and listening for connection.
• 17:45 We don't need to understand to empathize.
• 19:37 The difference between being a mirror and a consultant.
• 25:19 Our feelings are information.
• 32:55 Closing thoughts

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