How to Turn Defensiveness into Curiosity

First off, I want to acknowledge my lack of consistency with releasing episodes this summer. That's not my intention but I've also been embracing a different routine with open hands. Perhaps it would be best to say I'll be releasing future episodes periodically with the hope of getting back to every other week in the coming months. I appreciate you and if you've been following along, thanks for your patience with my rhythm.

In this episode I talk about one of the biggest problems in relationship - constantly taking on a defensive posture. The reality is, many couples get stuck in battle mode no matter what, when, or how your partner says something to you, even when it's truly not about you, this results in a defensive posture. When we learn to develop a mindful approach we begin to see that a curious and genuine question to seek understanding and clarification is a quick way to diffuse the tension. Listen along as I describe more about this dynamic and share some skillful ways to change defensiveness to curiosity.

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