16. Did I Just Make Your Story About Me?

Ever catch yourself saying, "Oh my gosh, that happened to me too..." and somehow twenty minutes later the conversation is completely about your story?Yeah. Same.This week on Whatever... It's Fine, we're talking about the sneaky difference between connecting and redirecting. You know, when you're genuinely trying to relate, empathize, and make someone feel understood... but accidentally abandon their story on the side of the road while you tell yours.We'll explore why our nervous systems do this, how anxiety and good intentions can masquerade as connection, and why curiosity might be the secret ingredient we've been missing all along.If you've ever walked away from a conversation wondering, "Wait... did I just make that about me?" - this episode is for you.Grab your coffee, your tea, or your emotional support beverage, and let's lovingly call ourselves out together.Because connection isn't proving you've been there.It's helping someone feel less alone while they're there. ☕💜