If a quick “I’m sorry” actually fixed relationships, I’d be out of a job. My clients tell me this all the time: He apologized, but I still feel awful. Why can’t I just accept it and move on?

Here’s the truth: your body isn’t broken for needing more. An apology without safety is like slapping a bandaid on a cut that hasn’t been cleaned—it looks like repair, but underneath, things are still festering.

In this episode, I break down:

• Why rushed apologies feel like pressure instead of healing
• The role of your nervous system in deciding if an apology “lands”
• How everyday ruptures—missed commitments, sharp words, moments of invisibility—become triggers when apologies don’t connect
• The difference between a performance apology and an embodied one
• A simple two-question check-in to know if you’re ready to accept (or offer) repair

At the core, this isn’t about perfect words. It’s about creating the safety your body needs so that “I’m sorry” becomes a bridge, not a wall.

If apologies have ever left you feeling tense instead of soothed, this conversation will reframe the entire process. Remember: Safety before sorry.

✨ Tune in now to learn how slowing down and softening creates space for real repair and deeper connection. ✨

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