Holiday gatherings can be beautiful, but they can also be incredibly overwhelming when conversations turn tense or polarizing. Never to fear, Shola Richards is sharing practical strategies to help you stay grounded, communicate with intention, and maintain your sense of peace even when discussions start to heat up this holiday season.

In the episode, Shola breaks down:

• How to set the rules for engagement prior to entering into a polarizing conversation
• How to engage in these polarizing conversations effectively
• How to know when it's time to disengage from these conversations entirely and protect your own wellbeing

If you’re feeling anxious heading into Thanksgiving or any upcoming family gathering, this episode offers comforting clarity and practical tools to help you move through the season with your peace intact.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction: Handling Holiday Conflicts

00:55 Welcome to the Kindness Extremist Podcast

01:34 The Dreaded Holiday Gatherings

03:21 Practical Strategies for Peaceful Holidays

04:14 Understanding the Boomerang Effect

08:03 Setting Ground Rules for Respectful Conversations

11:14 Choosing Curiosity Over Judgment

15:11 Knowing When to Disengage

20:35 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

🔗 Connect with Shola:
Instagram – @sholarichards
Website – sholarichards.com
For speaking requests or collaborations: [email protected]

This podcast is produced by MicMoguls.