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EPISODE · Aug 25, 2025 · 30 MIN

What To Do When You Upset Your Partner

from Whimsy World · host Elle Beecher and Cameron Hogan

Have you noticed how "Are you okay?" after a fight makes everything ten times worse?Most people handle relationship conflict completely backward, turning small moments into relationship-ending blowouts.Cam and Elle get vulnerable about their real fight over email automations (yes, really) and break down exactly what happens when you upset your partner. From the physical fight-or-flight response to why women disappear to bathrooms, they reveal the hidden dynamics destroying relationships.Learn the exact words that heal instead of harm, why taking responsibility beats playing detective, and the breathing technique that stops emotional flooding in its tracks. Plus, discover how to avoid the "HR Rep" response that kills intimacy.This episode transforms conflict into connection—because the couples who handle fights well are the ones who last. ✨We're picking questions from our 5-star reviewers for future episodes; DM us a screenshot of your review to @listenbeforelove on IG along with your question or situation. ❤️🌟Our communities:✨ Our free monthly workshop to kick off your month with intention✨ Weekly walks for meaningful conversations (and newsletter sign up)More from us:✨ Listen on Spotify, Apple, & all platforms HERE✨ Listen Before Love youtube✨ Elle’s socials and links HERE & Cam’s socials and links HERESupport our work:✨ Send us a tip if you receive valuable insights from our episodes✨ Donate to The Board Walks to bring weekly connection around the world✨ Buy us a spring water to keep us hydrated in Texas heatWho are these people? 👀⁠⁠Cameron Hogan⁠⁠ is an intuitive healer who’s coached dozens of high-performers to shed their limiting beliefs and awaken. Cameron also writes (he published 100 ⁠⁠newsletters⁠⁠ in 100 days!), hosts men’s circles and retreats for men, plays NBA2K, speaks at conferences, and hosts a monthly gratitude call alongside Elle called ⁠⁠Great Morning⁠⁠.⁠⁠Elle Beecher⁠⁠ helps people build confidence, attract love, and find soul-nourishing community. Elle ⁠⁠writes⁠⁠ every day, hosts a monthly ⁠gratitude call⁠⁠ alongside Cam (230+ so far), and consults companies on culture and community building. Elle leads 4 communities – for women in love, deep talk lovers, and spiritual seekers. Elle worked at Meta for 7 years and was named Forbes 30 Under 30 for her work with ⁠The Board Walks⁠⁠.💌 CHAPTERS0:00 Reading The Signs: How To Tell When Your Loved One Is Upset5:11 A Real Example: When Cam Upset Elle14:17 What NOT To Do: "Are You Okay?" vs Taking Responsibility23:43 The Woman's Side: Self-Regulation and Avoiding The "HR Rep"29:46 How To Get Your OWN Dedicated Listen Before Love Episode!

Have you noticed how "Are you okay?" after a fight makes everything ten times worse?Most people handle relationship conflict completely backward, turning small moments into relationship-ending blowouts.Cam and Elle get vulnerable about their real fight over email automations (yes, really) and break down exactly what happens when you upset your partner. From the physical fight-or-flight response to why women disappear to bathrooms, they reveal the hidden dynamics destroying relationships.Learn the exact words that heal instead of harm, why taking responsibility beats playing detective, and the breathing technique that stops emotional flooding in its tracks. Plus, discover how to avoid the "HR Rep" response that kills intimacy.This episode transforms conflict into connection—because the couples who handle fights well are the ones who last. ✨We're picking questions from our 5-star reviewers for future episodes; DM us a screenshot of your review to @listenbeforelove on IG along with your question or situation. ❤️🌟Our communities:✨ Our free monthly workshop to kick off your month with intention✨ Weekly walks for meaningful conversations (and newsletter sign up)More from us:✨ Listen on Spotify, Apple, & all platforms HERE✨ Listen Before Love youtube✨ Elle’s socials and links HERE & Cam’s socials and links HERESupport our work:✨ Send us a tip if you receive valuable insights from our episodes✨ Donate to The Board Walks to bring weekly connection around the world✨ Buy us a spring water to keep us hydrated in Texas heatWho are these people? 👀⁠⁠Cameron Hogan⁠⁠ is an intuitive healer who’s coached dozens of high-performers to shed their limiting beliefs and awaken. Cameron also writes (he published 100 ⁠⁠newsletters⁠⁠ in 100 days!), hosts men’s circles and retreats for men, plays NBA2K, speaks at conferences, and hosts a monthly gratitude call alongside Elle called ⁠⁠Great Morning⁠⁠.⁠⁠Elle Beecher⁠⁠ helps people build confidence, attract love, and find soul-nourishing community. Elle ⁠⁠writes⁠⁠ every day, hosts a monthly ⁠gratitude call⁠⁠ alongside Cam (230+ so far), and consults companies on culture and community building. Elle leads 4 communities – for women in love, deep talk lovers, and spiritual seekers. Elle worked at Meta for 7 years and was named Forbes 30 Under 30 for her work with ⁠The Board Walks⁠⁠.💌 CHAPTERS0:00 Reading The Signs: How To Tell When Your Loved One Is Upset5:11 A Real Example: When Cam Upset Elle14:17 What NOT To Do: "Are You Okay?" vs Taking Responsibility23:43 The Woman's Side: Self-Regulation and Avoiding The "HR Rep"29:46 How To Get Your OWN Dedicated Listen Before Love Episode!

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