Can We Talk?

The holidays are coming, and so are the complicated family conversations. But what if the biggest problem isn’t what someone said or did?

What if it’s the conversation you’ve been avoiding? In the first episode of our eight-week holiday series, Ryan Leak explores why we talk about people instead of talking to them, how venting can become avoidance, and why addressing tension before the holidays might be the best gift you give your relationships.

You’ll learn practical ways to start uncomfortable conversations, approach conflict with curiosity, and take responsibility for your part even when the other person doesn’t respond the way you hoped. This week’s challenge: Stop talking about one person and start talking to them.

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