Podcast Ep 263- This is Personal: My Journey in a Relationship Conflict
In this personal and heartfelt episode of the Flourish Academy Podcast, Heather Lahtinen, a renowned photographer, educator, and entrepreneur, candidly shares a recent conflict in her marriage that challenged her own understanding of relationships. She explores how her past teachings about thoughts affecting feelings were put to the test, leading her to a new level of compassion and understanding for her clients. Through her journey, she presents insights about the complexity of human relationships and the nuanced ways our thoughts shape our emotions.
What to listen for:
- The theory of relationships and the significant role of thoughts.
- Revisiting past teachings and acknowledging the oversimplification of relationships.
- Personal sharing of a conflict in Heather's marriage.
- The realization and slow shift of thoughts during the conflict resolution process.
The idea that the goal isn't always to replace negative thoughts with positive ones, but sometimes it's about reducing the intensity of negative emotions.
- Dealing with conflict, its emotional toll, and the aspiration to navigate it faster.
- An apology to the listeners for potential oversimplification in previous teachings, with a promise to lead with more compassion in the future.
- Acknowledging the nuances and personal preferences in how we process our thoughts and emotions.
- The usefulness of the model (thoughts influencing feelings leading to actions and results), its role in awareness, and its contribution to conflict resolution.
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