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Have you ever wondered why conflict with your spouse goes sideways all the time?

One thing a lot of my clients have in common is that they're focusing on protecting themselves rather than to connect.

In this episode, I uncover why so many married couples approach conversations to survive as if they're in a battle instead of connecting. When your nervous system feels threatened, your communication shifts into protection mode — fight, flight, freeze, or fawn. The result? Defensiveness, shutdown, or constant tension.

Tune in to learn how to break this learned habit and start experiencing conflict as an opportunity to connect rather than something that needs to be hard fought and won.

Download the Conflict to Connection Guide to help you slow down, name your emotions, and turn tension into teamwork.

Ready to take the next step and receive support to finally start having more healthy communication and feel stronger with each conflict? Book your clarity call today to learn more about how coaching can help you!

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