#102: How to Respond to DEFENSIVENESS - Embracing HER

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Does trying to talk to your partner sometimes feel like banging your head against a wall? You come with a genuine concern, and suddenly they're shutting down, deflecting, or turning it back on you, leaving you feeling unheard, lonely, and stuck.In this episode, we're diving into one of the most common and frustrating relationship struggles: defensiveness. We'll unpack what defensiveness actually is, why pushing harder or going quiet both leave you powerless, and the one skill that can genuinely shift the dynamic.We'll explore how shame-based wounds and attachment patterns quietly drive defensive behaviour, how your communication style might be playing a role, and most importantly, how to hold space for both your experience and theirs without losing yourself in the process.This isn't about becoming your partner's therapist or tiptoeing around their feelings forever. It's about building real conflict resolution skills so you can finally feel seen — and stop the cycle for good.✨ ⁠⁠Want personalised support? Apply for private coaching HERE.⁠⁠DM me on ⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠Check out other FREE resources ⁠⁠HERE⁠

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This episode was published on June 24, 2026.

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Does trying to talk to your partner sometimes feel like banging your head against a wall? You come with a genuine concern, and suddenly they're shutting down, deflecting, or turning it back on you, leaving you feeling unheard, lonely, and stuck.In...

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