EP. 102 - Navigating Difficult Conversations

In this episode of the Project UnchainED podcast, host Ross Leppala discusses the importance of navigating difficult conversations for mental health and wellbeing. Ross shares insights into managing emotions, emphasizing the need to own one's feelings rather than projecting them onto others. He references Don Miguel Ruiz's 'The Four Agreements' to highlight the value of not taking things personally. Ross underscores understanding others' perspectives without attempting to change them and stresses the importance of letting people be who they are. The episode concludes with thoughts on balancing acceptance and connection in the face of disagreement and complex issues. Cultivate your sense of belonging with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠7-Days of Belonging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: [email protected] Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony