In today’s episode, we explore the sacred space between reaction and response—the pause. When someone brings us a grievance or says they’ve been hurt, it’s so natural to want to defend ourselves. “That’s not what I meant,” we say. But what if we slowed down instead?
We’ll talk about how to practice the pause, why our nervous systems default to defensiveness, and how to hold space for both intention and impact. This isn’t about shame—it’s about soft accountability and emotional maturity.
You’ll hear a personal story, and reflection prompts to support you in those tender moments. Let’s get honest about the hard stuff and choose growth, one pause at a time.
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