122. From Defensive to Curious

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Do you find yourself being defensive with others? Do you seem to turn to blame and get emotionally hooked? You might have others getting defensive with you as well. This can turn to manipulation and even gas lighting. In this episode, Heidi talks about how to not be so defensive. You will hear how to get at the root of the issue, identify the emotional hooks, and respond with curiosity instead. When we know who we are in Christ, we are confident with ourselves, there is no need to be defensive with others.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0in; background: white;"><span style= "font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">“With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” ~Ephesians 4:2-3</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style= "line-height: 107%; color: rgb(24, 24, 24); background: white;">“Jesus encountered one moral mess after another, and He was never taken aback by anyone’s morality. Ever.”</span> <span style= "line-height: 107%; color: rgb(24, 24, 24);">~</span><span class= "authorortitle"><span style= "line-height: 107%; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background: white;">Brant Hansen</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Find more about Heidi: <a href= "http://www.heidimortensonlmft.com">www.heidimortensonlmft.com</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Purchase the book The Brave Encourager: <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Brave-Encourager-Power-Encouragement-Changes/dp/B09TN45H36/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3HGP5FPY2E5GD&keywords=the+brave+encourager&qid=1646608516&sprefix=the+brave+encourager%2Caps%2C223&sr=8-1"> https://www.amazon.com/Brave-Encourager-Power-Encouragement-Changes/dp/B09TN45H36/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3HGP5FPY2E5GD&keywords=the+brave+encourager&qid=1646608516&sprefix=the+brave+encourager