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EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 1H 25M

How Communication Breaks Down- and How Faith, Grace & Discernment Change Everything with Candy Pederson

from Daily Bread & Dirty Dishes · host Mia Kay

If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation thinking, “That didn’t come out the way I meant it,” you’re not alone.In this episode, I’m joined by Candy Pederson, speaker, coach, and founder of Heart to Backbone Leadership, for an honest conversation about how communication breaks down in leadership, relationships, and everyday life—and how faith, grace, and discernment can change the way we show up.We talk about miscommunication and connection, leading with clarity in stressful situations, discerning open and closed doors, navigating rejection, and learning how to trust God when opportunities don’t make sense. Candy also shares how understanding communication styles can help you step into your God-given gifts with confidence instead of hesitation.If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, unsure when to speak up or step back, or weary from trying to lead well while trusting God’s timing, this episode is for you.______________________________________________________________25% off DISC assessment/ debrief with Candy: https://heartbackboneleadership.hbportal.co/public/68bf47d9427a27002fc335cb/1-Review_digital_productsConnect with Candy!Hearttobackbone.com- https://heartandbackbone.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPcxj5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFFQThpYThiRVBmcGlkNURLc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmusKt9SaxxN7r-m-hvhQQYCVh2kyO5piuaU9CCmGXozTd7NWL2qBr8fxvQR_aem_IaSOJRIw2x8HYARGCo5GKQYoutube- https://www.youtube.com/@CandyscoachingInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/candys_coaching/TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@candys.coachingLinktree- https://linktr.ee/HeartandBackbone?fbclid=IwY2xjawPcx-pleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFFQThpYThiRVBmcGlkNURLc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvGpxlpbpEDMpeK4CDelilXyEiiDWGvoEXgXpjt5zN4aspDePyjRIinU9n_k_aem_E6CshtEiujiSW40bWfRmMg______________________________________________________________Connect with Mia!TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@miagrucciokayFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/mia.gruccio/Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/@miagruccioInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/miachristinekay/reels/

If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation thinking, “That didn’t come out the way I meant it,” you’re not alone.In this episode, I’m joined by Candy Pederson, speaker, coach, and founder of Heart to Backbone Leadership, for an honest conversation about how communication breaks down in leadership, relationships, and everyday life—and how faith, grace, and discernment can change the way we show up.We talk about miscommunication and connection, leading with clarity in stressful situations, discerning open and closed doors, navigating rejection, and learning how to trust God when opportunities don’t make sense. Candy also shares how understanding communication styles can help you step into your God-given gifts with confidence instead of hesitation.If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, unsure when to speak up or step back, or weary from trying to lead well while trusting God’s timing, this episode is for you.______________________________________________________________25% off DISC assessment/ debrief with Candy: https://heartbackboneleadership.hbportal.co/public/68bf47d9427a27002fc335cb/1-Review_digital_productsConnect with Candy!Hearttobackbone.com- https://heartandbackbone.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPcxj5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFFQThpYThiRVBmcGlkNURLc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmusKt9SaxxN7r-m-hvhQQYCVh2kyO5piuaU9CCmGXozTd7NWL2qBr8fxvQR_aem_IaSOJRIw2x8HYARGCo5GKQYoutube- https://www.youtube.com/@CandyscoachingInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/candys_coaching/TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@candys.coachingLinktree- https://linktr.ee/HeartandBackbone?fbclid=IwY2xjawPcx-pleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFFQThpYThiRVBmcGlkNURLc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvGpxlpbpEDMpeK4CDelilXyEiiDWGvoEXgXpjt5zN4aspDePyjRIinU9n_k_aem_E6CshtEiujiSW40bWfRmMg______________________________________________________________Connect with Mia!TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@miagrucciokayFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/mia.gruccio/Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/@miagruccioInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/miachristinekay/reels/

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