#64 How Do I... Show Up Well When I'm Going Through a Difficult Time?

Ever wonder how to bring your best self to work or home… even when life is just not going your way? In this heartfelt “How Do I…” episode of Be the Sun, Not the Salt, Dr. Harry Cohen and Connie Fontaine dig into the messy, honest art of showing up well when you’re going through a difficult time.

Here’s what you’ll hear:

• Why naming what you’re going through (even if it feels uncomfortable) can strengthen trust, connection, and ease in relationships
• The power of authentic vulnerability: letting others in without making excuses, and finding support you didn’t know you needed
• Simple ways to communicate your struggles at work, with family, or in your community, and why a follow-up apology or explanation can make a lasting impact
• How self-awareness and courage build a bridge for others to share their own tough moments, creating a little more heliotropic energy all around

If you’ve ever tried to “just keep it together” and felt more isolated, this episode is your open invitation to lighten the load—and maybe help someone else feel seen too.

Want more? Listen to past episodes with guests who’ve been through the tough stuff:

• Jill Martin shares her journey through major medical challenges and how she found hope, light, and community along the way.
• Dr. Rana Awdish opens up about her own health crisis as a physician, the healing power of authentic connection, and what it means to truly show up for others in dark times.

This “How Do I…” episode is perfect for anyone navigating emotional or physical hardship, wanting more connection, or just ready to be real. Tune in for honest stories, helpful tips, and reminders that we’re all in this together… especially when times are tough.

To explore the book, or for more episodes, information, tips and tools to live a more heliotropic life, visit us at bethesunnotthesalt.com and find us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok.