When Strength Becomes Armor: On Emotional Resilience | Elizabeth Maffei & Sandi Brown Sword | Ep 4

In this episode of Untangling the Heart, Elizabeth sits down with Patti Brown Sword for a heartfelt conversation about emotional resilience, survival, and the ways strength can sometimes become emotional armor.Together, they explore how life experiences shape the protective walls we build around ourselves, the impact those defenses can have on connection and healing, and what it means to soften without losing the strength that helped us survive.This conversation touches on emotional pain, personal hardship, and the process of healing with honesty, compassion, and self-awareness.Because resilience isn’t about never being hurt.It’s about learning how to carry your story without letting it harden your heart.Join us for a powerful and reflective conversation about protection, vulnerability, and rediscovering the balance between strength and openness.Listener Disclaimer:This episode includes discussions surrounding emotional trauma, difficult life experiences, and personal healing journeys. Listener discretion is advised for those sensitive to these topics.