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June 30, 2025 15 mins

Takeaways

  • Conflict avoidance can stem from childhood experiences.
  • Empathy is key to healthy conversations.
  • Setting boundaries is essential for emotional safety.
  • Curiosity can help calm defensiveness in conversations.
  • Healthy relationships require authentic communication.
  • Avoidance leads to resentment and self-betrayal.
  • Practicing assertiveness with empathy is crucial.
  • Conflict can be an opportunity for connection.
  • Boundaries are bridges to healthier relationships.
  • Choosing to heal creates a better environment for future generations.


Chapters

00:00 Understanding Conflict and Its Impact

01:40 The Roots of Conflict Avoidance

03:51 The Role of Curiosity in Conversations

07:14 Setting Healthy Boundaries

10:55 Practicing Assertiveness with Empathy

12:49 Reframing Conflict as Connection


Summary

In this episode of the Yana Empowers podcast, Ayiana Uhde discusses the importance of conflict resolution and how to navigate difficult conversations with empathy and clarity. She explores the roots of conflict avoidance, the role of childhood experiences in shaping our responses to conflict, and the significance of setting healthy boundaries. Ayiana emphasizes the power of curiosity in communication and provides practical tools for practicing assertiveness with empathy. The episode concludes with a message of hope, encouraging listeners to view conflict as an opportunity for deeper connection and self-trust.


Keywords

conflict resolution, empathy, healthy relationships, boundaries, assertiveness, communication, trauma, self-trust, emotional safety, curiosity



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