Episode 135 - Staying in Relationships Even with Differences

Sometimes it's hard to imagine how we can stay in relationships where there are huge differences–political, religious, or otherwise. In this conversation with my friend Katherine Golub on her podcast Conflict Decoded, I talk about how I’ve worked with the part of myself that just wants to stay safe–to only talk to people who agree with me and see information that confirms my beliefs–to stay in relationships that matter, even when we don’t share the same views. Here’s what I cover:How people-pleasing kept me at the church even after my mind and heart had left the buildingThe moment I realized, “I think we’re wrong about this,” and how terrifying it was to hold that beliefHow I used scripture to back up my personal beliefs and was punished for it within the church The complexity of discerning who to maintain relationships with despite your differencesWhy safety must come first when moving toward relationships with people that you disagree withFind Katherine here: https://callingsandcourage.com/https://callingsandcourage.com/podcasts/https://www.instagram.com/katherinegolub/Find Sara here:https://sarafisk.coachhttps://pages.sarafisk.coach/difficultconversationshttps://www.instagram.com/sarafiskcoach/https://www.facebook.com/SaraFiskCoaching/https://www.tiktok.com/@sarafiskcoachhttps://www.youtube.com/@sarafiskcoaching1333What happens inside the free Stop People Pleasing Facebook Community? Our goal is to provide help and guidance on your journey to eliminate people pleasing and perfectionism from your life. We heal best in a safe community where we can grow and learn together and celebrate and encourage each other. This group is for posting questions about or experiences with material learned in The Ex-Good Girl podcast, Sara Fisk Coaching social media posts or the free webinars and trainings provided by Sara Fisk Coaching. See you inside!Book a Free Consult