Protecting Your Peace at the Thanksgiving Table (Without Flipping It)
Description
Holiday gatherings can be beautiful, but they can also be incredibly overwhelming when conversations turn tense or polarizing. Never to fear, Shola Richards is sharing practical strategies to help you stay grounded, communicate with intention, and maintain your sense of peace even when discussions start to heat up this holiday season.
In the episode, Shola breaks down:
- How to set the rules for engagement prior to entering into a polarizing conversation
- How to engage in these polarizing conversations effectively
- How to know when it's time to disengage from these conversations entirely and protect your own wellbeing
If you’re feeling anxious heading into Thanksgiving or any upcoming family gathering, this episode offers comforting clarity and practical tools to help you move through the season with your peace intact.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction: Handling Holiday Conflicts
00:55 Welcome to the Kindness Extremist Podcast
01:34 The Dreaded Holiday Gatherings
03:21 Practical Strategies for Peaceful Holidays
04:14 Understanding the Boomerang Effect
08:03 Setting Ground Rules for Respectful Conversations
11:14 Choosing Curiosity Over Judgment
15:11 Knowing When to Disengage
20:35 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
🔗 Connect with Shola:
Instagram – @sholarichards
Website – sholarichards.com
For speaking requests or collaborations: Info@GothamArtists.com
This podcast is produced by MicMoguls.
United States
