Ever tried cheering up a friend… only to accidentally make things worse? Dr. Harry Cohen and Connie Fontaine are back with a Gentle Nudge from Chapter 17: “Help Others Keep Perspective”—and they’re dishing out gentle wisdom for those “I just want to fix it!” moments.
Hot takes from today’s toolkit:
- 🩹 Scars, not wounds: Borrowing Rachel Hollis’ genius line, learn why timing matters when offering perspective (hint: wait till the bleeding stops).
- 🧠 Swap “get over it” for “let’s move your lens”: How to metaphorically guide someone to “higher ground” without sounding like a know-it-all.
- 👂 Empathy first, advice second: Harry’s own cancer diagnosis story reveals why “I can’t imagine your pain” works better than silver linings.
Pro move: When work stress or life chaos hits, borrow Connie’s mantra: “This’ll be here when you get back.” Spoiler: It’s way kinder than toxic positivity.
Perfect for anyone who’s ever blurted, “It’s not that big a deal!” (We’ve all been there 😬).
Tune in for stories, laughs, and your weekly nudge to lead with heart, not answers. (Mini-episode, maxi-impact—drop it into your next walk or commute!)
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