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#93 - Too much, Too loud, Too Honest? Try Soft Power.
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What if your fiercest judgments were just misplaced devotion?
In this raw and revealing episode, we unpack those charged moments when your love for truth and justice gets mistaken for criticism or control. When your “I just want to help” lands more like “You’re doing it wrong.” And when your longing to belong collides with your need to speak up.
Two powerful stories unfold in this episode: One about a moment of regret after calling out a fellow trainer in a large group, and another about getting kicked out of a recovery meeting… for being too disruptive.
But underneath it all? The same longing: to be seen, heard, and held in our full humanity.
💥 Warning: This episode may stir up old wounds. But it also offers hope, tools, and a path to healing. Also, be aware that we sometimes use spicy language so be careful if any little ones are listening, too.
In this episode, we explore:
- Why your “judgmental” moments might be rooted in love - not criticism
- What to do when you speak from truth but it lands all wrong
- The real difference between empathy and commiseration (and how we often get it twisted)
- What happens when you get banned from a recovery group… and why it’s not the end of your story
- How to apologize without collapsing or giving your power away
- A powerful reframe for those moments when you think, “Ugh, I did it again…”
✨ Whether you’re the one who blurted out too fast, or the one retreating into silence after conflict, this episode will help you find your way back - to yourself, to others, and to what really matters.
🎧 Listen now if you’ve ever:
- Regretted your tone but stood by your message
- Felt like the “too much” one in the group
- Wanted to show up with integrity and connection
- Longed for a do-over, but didn’t know how to start
Resources Mentioned:
Free Communication Starter Kit
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