EP70 - Unsolicited Advice: When Helping Isn't Helping

Have you ever given or received advice, only to realise it didn't land the way you hoped? This week I explore the common (and sometimes uncomfortable) experience of unsolicited advice—when someone offers suggestions or solutions without being asked. I reflect on how this type of advice, even when well-intentioned, can feel dismissive, create disconnection, and even lead to codependency. Support doesn't always mean solving. Sometimes, the most powerful thing we can offer is our full, caring attention. In this episode you will learn: Why unsolicited advice can feel invalidating or emotionally disconnecting What some of the internal motivators are behind giving advice The importance of presence and co-regulation over rushing to fix someone's feelings Helpful alternatives to unsolicited advice Reflective journal prompts to consider - How do you feel when someone gives you unsolicited advice? I'd love to hear from you. Get in touch via email at [email protected] or slide into my DM's on Instagram. If you are regularly tuning into the podcast and getting value from it, you can rate the show on Spotify or leave a review on Apple Podcasts. This way more people can find us and our community can grow. Your support here does not go unnoticed!  Want to join the next round of Lighthouse? Find out more here. Let's Connect: Instagram - @worthwild.co Facebook - Worthwild Subscribe to the newsletter - https://www.worthwild.co.nz/what's-the-tea