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88. Reacting vs. Responding| Road of Life Podcast

88. Reacting vs. Responding| Road of Life Podcast

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Road of Life Podcast Episode 88

Ever blurt out something in anger and instantly regret it? 😣 We are exposing the critical difference between reacting (emotional chaos) and responding (intentional calm) that’s sabotaging your relationships. Discover:

🔹 The body’s betrayal: Why your jaw clenches, voice shakes, and fists tighten before you can stop it

🔹 Harvard’s shocker: How reacting fuels loneliness, shame spirals, and even weight gain

🔹 Our ‘Big Dog’ fight story (and how curiosity saved us from meltdown)

🔹 The ‘Potty Training’ metaphor for rewiring lifelong reactions (yes, really!)

🔹 3 science-backed steps to pause explosive emotions mid-argument

Spoiler: That eye-roll or sarcastic jab? It’s not you—it’s prehistoric fight-or-flight hijacking your prefrontal cortex. 🧠 We share EXACTLY how to reclaim control.

👉 Stuck in reaction mode? Our ✨Infinite Relationship Mastermind✨ gives you live tools + a tribe to practice responsive communication. No shame. Just growth. (Link in bio!)

Press play if you’ve ever:

  • Said things you didn’t mean during fights
  • Felt ‘out of control’ during conflict
  • Wanted to replace grudges with grace

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Resources:

Infinite Relationship Mastermind: https://roadoflifecoaching.com/work-with-us

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