When someone you love is drowning in negativity, it’s hard not to get pulled under too. In this episode, you’ll learn three practical, science-backed strategies to keep your emotional balance and be a positive influence—without burning out. Through a real-life coaching example, discover how to:
- Stay in your own lane (and why that’s the most loving thing you can do)
- Shift the story in your head to shift your emotions
- Build an “emotional immune system” so you can stay steady even in stormy moods
Timestamps:
00:30 Understanding Emotional Contagion
01:15 Client Case Study: Allison's Struggle
03:20 Key 1: Stay in Your Zone
07:05 Key 2: Shift Your Story
14:55 Key 3: Nurture Your Peace
19:09 Kindness Narrative: Saved from overwhlem by kind neighbors
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Information
- Show
- FrequencyUpdated Weekly
- PublishedAugust 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM UTC
- Length21 min
- Season2
- Episode2
- RatingClean
