Sometimes we think keeping quiet keeps the peace, but often it just keeps the distance.

In this episode, I open up about the kind of silence that looks calm on the outside but feels like resentment on the inside.

I’ll share how I learned to tell the difference between silence that’s sacred and silence that’s self-protective.

You’ll hear how truth spoken gently can heal things that time alone never could, and how to find your voice again when fear’s been keeping it small. This one’s a gentle nudge if you’ve been biting your tongue for too long, not to argue, but to invite honesty back in. Because real peace doesn’t hide; it listens, it speaks, and it stays kind.

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Let’s be honest, I still don’t enjoy hard conversations. Nobody really does. But what I’ve learned is that avoiding them only delays the discomfort; it never removes it.

In this episode, I talk about why truth and love have to travel together if we want real peace. I’ll walk you through a simple little rhythm, timing, tone, and truth, that helps me approach sensitive talks without defensiveness or regret.

We’ll also chat about why sometimes silence can be its own form of wisdom. You’ll hear stories of what I got wrong and what I’ve learned along the way, and I hope by the end, you’ll feel a little braver about facing that conversation you’ve been avoiding.

Because peace built on truth lasts so much longer than peace built on pretending.

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Sometimes, it’s not that we’re not communicating, it’s that people are too distracted, too defensive, or too caught up in their own noise to really hear us. And that hurts.

In this episode, I talk about those moments when you’ve already tried being clear and kind, and still, it feels like your words don’t land. I’ll share how to stay calm, keep your dignity, and still speak up, without raising your voice or losing your peace.

Because being heard starts with being grounded. You’ll also hear how learning to listen well ourselves can create the same safety we crave from others. This one’s gentle but honest, a reminder that you’re not invisible, and that your words still matter.

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Saying sorry is easy. Saying sorry well is harder. In this episode, I talk about the difference between apologising to end tension and apologising to truly repair trust.

I’ll share how to move beyond the defensive “I didn’t mean it” kind of sorry and speak words that actually bring healing. This one’s all about humility, about choosing love over pride, and remembering that being right isn’t as important as being kind.

I’ll tell you how to take ownership without shame and how to make amends in a way that rebuilds closeness instead of just smoothing things over. Whether you’re mending a friendship, a marriage, or a moment that went wrong, this one will help you do it with grace.

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There are moments in every relationship where you can feel the heat rising, the tension building, and you know, if I say one more thing, this is going to explode.

In this episode, I share my little secret weapon: the five minute reset. It’s a simple, intentional pause that can save an argument before it goes too far. I’ll talk about how to step away without shutting down, how to use those minutes to breathe, pray, and regain perspective, and how to return to the conversation with softness instead of sharpness.

It’s not about avoiding conflict, it’s about protecting connection. If you ever wish you could just rewind a heated moment, this episode will give you a practical way to do exactly that.

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Silence can sting, can’t it?

When someone doesn’t reply, or takes space, or just shuts down it’s easy to fill that quiet with fear. In this episode, I’m unpacking what silence can really mean, and why it’s not always rejection.

Sometimes, silence is someone’s way of protecting themselves or simply needing a pause. I’ll share how I’ve learned to stop assuming the worst, how to find peace when people go quiet, and how trust and patience can turn those uncomfortable gaps into something gentler.

This one’s about learning to listen to silence differently, not as proof of disconnection, but sometimes as an invitation to slow down, breathe, and wait with grace.

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I think we’ve all been there - talking to someone and realising halfway through that they’re not really with us. You can see their eyes glaze or their phone light up, and suddenly you feel small. Invisible, even.

In this episode, I talk about what’s really going on beneath that feeling of being unheard - and how we can respond in a way that invites connection instead of conflict. I’ll share how slowing down, softening your tone, and grounding yourself before speaking can shift everything.

Sometimes it’s not about saying it louder, it’s about saying it calmer. If you’re tired of repeating yourself, or wondering why your words never seem to land, this one’s for you. Let’s talk about how to feel seen again - and how to help others feel it too.

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I'm Naomi, and this is The Communication Code Podcast where we untangle the messy bits of human connection.

Because communication is what builds trust, deepens love and brings peace to your home, your work and your life.

Each week, we'll unpack one simple idea to help you say what you mean. We'll talk about everything from difficult conversations and emotional triggers to the tiny words that can change everything.

So if you're ready to stop talking past each other and start building stronger, kinder, more connected relationships. You're in the right place.

You can get The Communication Code Workbook here