What It Looks Like to Truly Apologize

In today’s episode, I’m talking about what it looks like to truly apologize. If the apology includes a “but,” it’s usually not a repair. It’s more like deflection and self-protection. If admitting mistakes didn’t feel safe when we were young, of course it’s going to feel hard now. Safety HAS to exist for honesty and accountability to grow!If this conversation resonates and you’d like to explore your own patterns around apologizing or admitting mistakes, I’d love to support you on your journey. You can schedule a free 30-minute 1:1 Good Movement Guidance call - don’t forget to mention “cast pod” for 10% off!In this episode, I cover:What my SM community polls revealed about emotional recognition & apologies in childhoodWhat a true apology is + why “I’m sorry, but…” isn’t real repairHow apologies can be used to deflect blame and avoid admitting mistakesWhy safety is essential for accountability and honest repairThe importance of modeling genuine apologies for our kidsEmbracing progress over perfection as we heal and do it differentlyMake sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode!Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/truly-apologizeConnect with Terryn:Follow on Instagram @terryn.drielingCheck out my websiteSend me an email at [email protected] & Links:Episode 120: Why Is It So Hard to Admit Mistakes?Schedule a free consult and see if 1:1 Good Movement Guidance is right for youCheck out my merch shopJoin the waitlist for the Good Movement CollectiveGood Movement music by: Aaron EspePodcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting