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How Defensiveness Sabotages Your Relationships

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Overcoming Defensiveness: Key Strategies for Healthier Relationships

In this episode of the Live Free Love Life podcast, we dive into how defensiveness can sabotage your relationships and explore strategies to cultivate healthier communication. By understanding the roots of defensiveness and learning practical tools like taking responsibility, empathetic listening, and embracing vulnerability, you can transform conflicts into opportunities for deeper connection and growth. Inspired by experts like Dr. John Gottman, Marshall Rosenberg, Terry Real, and Byron Katie, you'll learn to manage defensive reactions and unlock greater freedom and peace in your relationships.

⌚ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction to Live Free Love Life Podcast

00:15 Understanding Defensiveness in Relationships

01:46 The Root Causes of Defensiveness

02:31 Taking Responsibility to Break the Cycle

03:56 Empathetic Listening and Reframing Criticism

05:37 Client Stories: Overcoming Defensiveness

07:42 The NAT Technique for Managing Defensiveness

09:53 Embracing Vulnerability for Deeper Connections

13:03 Self-Inquiry to Challenge Defensive Thoughts

15:27 Daily Practices to Cultivate Non-Defensiveness

18:21 The Liberating Truth of Letting Go of Defensiveness

20:31 Conclusion: Choose Freedom Over Defensiveness

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