Episode # 142

Here’s HOW to Have Those Uncomfortable Holiday Conversations

We’ve been asked a lot about how to have uncomfortable conversations lately - namely, the reality that, yikes, my people are coming over for the holidays and how on earth do I handle it when those uncomfortable, racist, inappropriate comments and jokes come up? (Because let’s be real - they’re coming up.)

While there is no official checklist for success, we DO have quite a number of tips to help guide you and your group into more meaningful, engaging conversations around your holiday table.

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“If you are listening to really understand, you’re going to learn a lot more about that person and you’ll find ways to connect.” Sara
“We have to be intentional, thoughtful, and respectful.” Misasha

What to listen for:

Tips for before, during, and after your holiday gatherings
A selection of these tips include:
- knowing yourself and your why,
- setting healthy boundaries,
- using our favorite question “what do you mean by that?”
- using “I statements,”
- questions you can use to reflect on what worked/didn’t work after the event.
You’ll want to listen to the short episode to get the whole range of how to use these tips and more!

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