37: Talk About It Later: Healing Relationship Communication with Raffi Bilek

In this powerful final episode of the “Reclaiming Your Voice After Narcissistic Abuse” series, host Darla Ridilla is joined by therapist, author, and couples counselor Raffi Bilek for a deep and insightful conversation about healing through healthy communication. With over a decade of experience helping couples reconnect and recover from hurt, Raffi shares practical tools and compassionate wisdom from his book The Couples Communication Handbook.Together, Darla and Raffi explore:Why small disagreements escalate—and how to stop them before they doThe myth of "never going to bed angry"How to use timeouts as a relationship-saving strategyWhat to do when your partner refuses to take spaceNavigating triggers, emotional flooding, and C-PTSD in real-life conflictHow empathy, validation, and "I statements" can transform the way we communicateDating again after abuse: building trust and green-flag communicationWhether you're in a relationship, healing from one, or preparing for a healthier future, this episode will empower you with real, human strategies for reclaiming your voice—and your peace.🔗 Learn more about Raffi and grab his book at thecommunicationbook.comConnect with Darla Ridilla: 🌐 Learn more about podcast mentoring and my 30-day podcast launch program: https://www.highvaluewoman.info/shareyourvoiceFree Course - You Have Something to Say: The 3 Shifts That Help You Stop Overthinking and Start Your Podcast - https://youtu.be/IcXzJDGDUtkWebsite: https://www.highvaluewoman.infoSign up for mailing list: https://www.highvaluewoman.info/connectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550835718631Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highvaluewoman7/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HighValueWoman-m7wLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darla-ridilla-3179b110/Send me an email: [email protected]