An unscripted conversation about what happens when “tell me more” doesn’t lead to understanding but instead reveals pain, anger, and the limits of curiosity as well as how that insight can actually calm you. Ever try to get curious, ask questions, or say statements like “tell me more” and you are met with resistance or even anger? This can then increase your anxiety around conversations. In this episode we unpack a text message in real time - share our thoughts and insights - and leave you with some key take aways around tone, awareness and efforts in communication. Join us for this real conversation! Join our Facebook Group Interested in Coaching? Reach out here. Discussed Resources: Blind Spot Episode 027: 3 Tips on getting curious to transform your anxious conversations to calm Quick Explanation of the ‘Wise Mind’ (AI) Wise Mind is a core concept in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) representing the integration of your Emotional Mind (driven by feelings) and your Reasonable Mind (driven by logic and facts) to achieve balanced, intuitive, and effective decisions and actions, acting as a middle path or inner wisdom. It combines emotional awareness with rational thinking, allowing you to respond to situations with both clarity and compassion, leading to healthier choices and a life worth living.

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