How Are We Unknowingly Hurting the People We Care About Most? | Ep. 24

In this episode of Question It., we explore the profound impact of emotional health and the often-overlooked "Tiny Traumas" that can accumulate over time, shaping our behaviors and relationships. Building on an article I wrote in 2019, we’ll uncover four common ways we unknowingly damage connection and emotional health—shame, judgment, neglect, and rejection—and discuss how these behaviors create lasting emotional pain. We’ll also examine the difference between Big 'T' Traumas and Tiny Traumas, emphasizing the need to nurture emotional health to foster stronger connections and better behaviors. Join me as we navigate this vital conversation and discover how empathy, understanding, acknowledgement, and validation can create positive change.

Key Takeaway: Small, everyday actions like shame, judgment, degradation, and emotional neglect can accumulate as "Tiny Traumas," profoundly shaping our emotional health and behaviors, but empathy and validation can pave the way for healing and stronger connections.

Peace. Love. Connect.

Links/References:

Original Source: 4 Common Ways We Destroy Connection and Damage Emotional Health – https://kevinrstrauss.com/blog-4-common-ways-we-destroy-connection-and-damage-emotional-health/

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And a few sample questions we might discuss:

1. When was the last time you felt judged or degraded by someone you care about? How did that make you feel?
2. How do you typically respond when you feel emotionally neglected or dismissed?
3. Can you recall a time when you unintentionally hurt someone with shame or judgment? How could you have handled it differently?
4. What is one small action you can take today to show empathy and validation to someone in your life?

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