Holding Our Humanness
Stabilizing Connection Kevin Carlstead Stabilizing Connection Kevin Carlstead

Holding Our Humanness

True connection and growth require us to courageously and compassionately face the reality of what is happening inside and outside of us before we can naturally move anywhere else. By validating first, we stop running from the inevitable friction of being human. And, with compassion, we can safely be direct and vulnerable with each other until we transform our mistakes into the foundation of our relationship’s security.

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Over-Thinking
Soothing Anxiety Kevin Carlstead Soothing Anxiety Kevin Carlstead

Over-Thinking

Living in uncertainty can get really scary. We want to be sure we don’t abandon our nervous system in moments like this. Let’s find a way to show up to our anxiety and get to the bottom of it.

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Lovable, Flaws and All
Soothing Shame Kevin Carlstead Soothing Shame Kevin Carlstead

Lovable, Flaws and All

Rejection and misses are inevitable. Imperfections and flaws are universal. Allowing ourselves to be natural give us the chance to have common ground and feel a human, authentic connection. How do we allow ourselves to let go and just be us?

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