036: Relationships with Problematic People: Brit Barron on “Do You Still Talk to Grandma?”

Welcome to Meet the Author, a show that takes you behind the scenes to meet the authors of today’s most impactful books. This is a show about stories and ideas that will educate, encourage, and inspire you to live a richer, more meaningful life. On today’s episode, you’ll meet speaker and author Brit Barron, who’s here to share insights from her latest book, Do You Still Talk to Grandma? This powerful and timely book takes an unflinching look at what it means to maintain relationships with people who may not share your values or beliefs, especially when it feels uncomfortable or even painful to do so. Brit opens up about her own journey in understanding and loving family and friends who may have problematic viewpoints, offering real, honest guidance on how we can work toward acceptance and compassion while holding onto our values.About Brit Barron and Do You Still Talk to Grandma?: A diversity and inclusion advocate and sought-after public speaker, Brit Barron is no stranger to the complexities of relationships across divides. In Do You Still Talk to Grandma? Brit shares personal experiences, reflecting on how she navigated loving family members with differing or even opposing beliefs—especially around difficult issues such as race, gender, and sexuality. This book is not only Brit's story but a call to approach challenging relationships with an open heart and the courage to hold space for growth, forgiveness, and healing.Brit Barron shows us that sometimes the most challenging love is what transforms us the most, and she offers practical advice on creating boundaries, fostering understanding, and finding balance in complex dynamics. Her journey is both a wake-up call and an invitation for us all to lean into love when it’s hardest to do so.Links:Purchase Do You Still Talk to Grandma? on AmazonLearn more about Brit Barron and her work at https://www.britbarron.comFollow Allison Trowbridge & Copper Books on InstagramDownload the Copper Books App: https://author.love/appLearn more about Copper Books: www.copperbooks.comApply to publish with Copper: https://admin.typeform.com/form/zqBcs2sM/create?block=01HRZD9J9B8XV7VDN759VWM2RTFollow Copper Books on Instagram: https://instagram.com/copper.booksFollow Allison Trowbridge on Instagram: https://instagram.com/alliebridge