Episode 008: Three Things You're Doing to Try to Fix Your Relationship That Aren't Working (and How to Change Them)

Welcome to the Empowered Serenity Podcast! In today’s episode, Brent Peak discusses three common but counterproductive strategies people use to try to fix their relationships. Often, these actions come from a place of love and desperation, but they can have hidden costs that undermine the connection we're trying to protect. Brent shares insights into the impacts of these strategies and offers practical alternatives to strengthen your relationship.

Episode Highlights:

• Defending Yourself: Why this strategy escalates conflicts and how relational listening can foster empathy and connection.
• Sacrificing Your Needs: The imbalance this creates in a relationship and the importance of clear communication and expressing your needs.
• Avoiding Conflict: The long-term effects of unresolved issues and how embracing constructive conflict can lead to deeper understanding and intimacy.

Resources Mentioned:

• Rephrase Your Relationship: www.rephraseyourrelationship.com
• Episode 5: Hear Me Out, The Power of Relational Listening https://rss.com/podcasts/the-empowered-serenity-podcast/1532934/

Additional Links:

• www.brentpeak.com
• www.empoweredserenity.net

Connect with Brent:

• Website: brentpeak.com
• Instagram: @brent.peak

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Until next time, take care and keep moving forward with hope and resilience.

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