Why does he seem so into you one moment… and distant the next? If you’ve ever felt like you’re walking on eggshells in a relationship—afraid that asking for more will push him away—you’re not imagining things. You might be dealing with avoidant attachment. In this episode, I’m breaking down the sneaky ways avoidants pull away, why it’s not your fault, and how to stop chasing connection that leaves you feeling exhausted.You might want to listen if:<ul><li>You feel like you have to “earn” love to keep someone interested</li><li> He was so into you at first… then suddenly pulled back</li><li> You find yourself overanalyzing texts and questioning what went wrong</li><li> Every deep conversation gets brushed off or shut down</li><li> You’re tired of relationships that leave you feeling anxious and unfulfilled</li></ul>Let’s talk about what’s really happening—and how to break the cycle. FIND OUT MORE! <ul> <li><a href='https://forms.gle/sw95wcfF1Hfdnhcj6'>Apply for FREE Coaching with Jenn </a></li> <li>Become a <a href='https://www.speak-honest.com/speak-honest-membership-home'>Relationship Reboot Member</a> for only $97 a month! </li> <li>Join our Community! <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/speakhonest'>Speak Honest Facebook Group</a> 🧡 </li> <li>Schedule your Free 30 min <a href='https://pages.speak-honest.co/attachmentassessment'>Attachment Assessment</a> with Jenn Today! </li> <li>Watch Jenn on the 🔴 <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gb-Nw3TBumA&amp;t=933s'>TEDx Stage! </a> </li> <li><a href='https://pages.speak-honest.co/guide-1'>Download your free Workbook: Dance of Attachment </a></li> <li>Visit <a href='https://www.speak-honest.com/'>www.speak-honest.com</a> to learn more</li> <li> Follow Jenn on Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/speak_honest/'>@speak_honest</a> </li> <li>Like the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us! </li> </ul> DISCLAIMER: Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable for errors or outcomes from this information. ...

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Why does he seem so into you one moment… and distant the next?&lt;/b&gt; If you’ve ever felt like you’re walking on eggshells in a relationship—afraid that asking for more will push him away—you’re not imagining things. You might be dealing with avoidant attachment. In this episode, I’m breaking down the sneaky ways avoidants pull away, why it’s &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; your fault, and how to stop chasing connection that leaves you feeling exhausted.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You might want to listen if:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;You feel like you have to “earn” love to keep someone interested&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; He was so into you at first… then suddenly pulled back&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; You find yourself overanalyzing texts and questioning what went wrong&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Every deep conversation gets brushed off or shut down&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; You’re tired of relationships that leave you feeling anxious and unfulfilled&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Let’s talk about what’s &lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;really&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt; happening—and how to break the cycle.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;FIND OUT MORE!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://forms.gle/sw95wcfF1Hfdnhcj6'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Apply for FREE Coaching with Jenn &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Become a &lt;a href='https://www.speak-honest.com/speak-honest-membership-home'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Relationship Reboot Member&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; for only $97 a month! &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Join our Community! &lt;b&gt; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/speakhonest'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Speak Honest Facebook Group&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; 🧡&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Schedule your Free 30 min &lt;a href='https://pages.speak-honest.co/attachmentassessment'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Attachment Assessment&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; with Jenn Today! &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Watch Jenn on the&lt;b&gt; &lt;/b&gt;🔴 &lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gb-Nw3TBumA&amp;amp;t=933s'&gt;&lt;b&gt;TEDx Stage! &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://pages.speak-honest.co/guide-1'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Download your free Workbook: Dance of Attachment &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Visit &lt;a href='https://www.speak-honest.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;www.speak-honest.com&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; to learn more&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;b&gt;Follow Jenn on Instagram: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/speak_honest/'&gt;@speak_honest&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Like the episode? &lt;b&gt;Please write a review, your words help others find us!&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;DISCLAIMER:&lt;/b&gt; Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable for errors or outcomes from this information. &lt;/p&gt;...</description>

Why does he seem so into you one moment… and distant the next? If you’ve ever felt like you’re walking on eggshells in a relationship—afraid that asking for more will push him away—you’re not imagining things. You might be dealing with avoidant attachment. In this episode, I’m breaking down the sneaky ways avoidants pull away, why it’s not your fault, and how to stop chasing connection that leaves you feeling exhausted. You might want to listen if: You feel like you have to “earn” love to kee...

60. The Silent Sabotage: How Avoidant Attachment Shows Up in Relationships

Ever feel like no matter what you say, it’s always wrong in his head? You’re not alone. In this coaching call, Ann opens up about the struggles of feeling unheard, walking on eggshells, and dealing with a partner who flips at the slightest misstep. We dive deep into why this happens, the cycle of control and avoidance, and the hard truth about setting boundaries when someone refuses to take accountability. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a relationship where love exists but respect doesn’t, this episode is for you.You might want to listen if:<ul><li>You feel like your partner never really hears you</li><li>You’re constantly shutting down to keep the peace</li><li>Your partner’s moods control the entire relationship</li><li>You struggle with trust after betrayal</li><li>You want to set boundaries but don’t know where to start</li></ul> FIND OUT MORE! <ul> <li><a href='https://forms.gle/sw95wcfF1Hfdnhcj6'>Apply for FREE Coaching with Jenn </a></li> <li>Become a <a href='https://www.speak-honest.com/speak-honest-membership-home'>Relationship Reboot Member</a> for only $97 a month! </li> <li>Join our Community! <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/speakhonest'>Speak Honest Facebook Group</a> 🧡 </li> <li>Schedule your Free 30 min <a href='https://pages.speak-honest.co/attachmentassessment'>Attachment Assessment</a> with Jenn Today! </li> <li>Watch Jenn on the 🔴 <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gb-Nw3TBumA&amp;t=933s'>TEDx Stage! </a> </li> <li><a href='https://pages.speak-honest.co/guide-1'>Download your free Workbook: Dance of Attachment </a></li> <li>Visit <a href='https://www.speak-honest.com/'>www.speak-honest.com</a> to learn more</li> <li> Follow Jenn on Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/speak_honest/'>@speak_honest</a> </li> <li>Like the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us! </li> </ul> DISCLAIMER: Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable for errors or outcomes from this information. ...

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Ever feel like no matter what you say, it’s always wrong in his head? &lt;/b&gt;You’re not alone. In this coaching call, Ann opens up about the struggles of feeling unheard, walking on eggshells, and dealing with a partner who flips at the slightest misstep. We dive deep into why this happens, the cycle of control and avoidance, and the hard truth about setting boundaries when someone refuses to take accountability. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a relationship where love exists but respect doesn’t, this episode is for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You might want to listen if:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;You feel like your partner never really hears you&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;You’re constantly shutting down to keep the peace&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Your partner’s moods control the entire relationship&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;You struggle with trust after betrayal&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;You want to set boundaries but don’t know where to start&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;FIND OUT MORE!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://forms.gle/sw95wcfF1Hfdnhcj6'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Apply for FREE Coaching with Jenn &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Become a &lt;a href='https://www.speak-honest.com/speak-honest-membership-home'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Relationship Reboot Member&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; for only $97 a month! &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Join our Community! &lt;b&gt; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/speakhonest'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Speak Honest Facebook Group&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; 🧡&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Schedule your Free 30 min &lt;a href='https://pages.speak-honest.co/attachmentassessment'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Attachment Assessment&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; with Jenn Today! &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Watch Jenn on the&lt;b&gt; &lt;/b&gt;🔴 &lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gb-Nw3TBumA&amp;amp;t=933s'&gt;&lt;b&gt;TEDx Stage! &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://pages.speak-honest.co/guide-1'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Download your free Workbook: Dance of Attachment &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Visit &lt;a href='https://www.speak-honest.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;www.speak-honest.com&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; to learn more&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;b&gt;Follow Jenn on Instagram: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/speak_honest/'&gt;@speak_honest&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Like the episode? &lt;b&gt;Please write a review, your words help others find us!&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;DISCLAIMER:&lt;/b&gt; Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable for errors or outcomes from this information. &lt;/p&gt;...</description>

Ever feel like no matter what you say, it’s always wrong in his head? You’re not alone. In this coaching call, Ann opens up about the struggles of feeling unheard, walking on eggshells, and dealing with a partner who flips at the slightest misstep. We dive deep into why this happens, the cycle of control and avoidance, and the hard truth about setting boundaries when someone refuses to take accountability. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a relationship where love exists but respect doesn’t, this...

59. Why He Won’t Listen & What to Do About It | Coaching Call with Ann

Do you feel emotionally drained after every conversation with your partner? You’re not imagining it. When your boundaries are too permeable, you absorb stress, moods, and emotions that aren’t even yours. Leaving you exhausted and disconnected from yourself. In this episode, I’m breaking down why this happens, how it’s keeping you stuck, and how to start setting boundaries that protect your energy without shutting down or feeling guilty. Plus, I’ll give you practical scripts and tools so you can stop over-functioning in your relationships and start feeling lighter.You might want to listen if:<ul><li>You leave conversations feeling anxious, even when you weren’t upset</li><li>Your mood depends on how your partner is feeling</li><li>You feel responsible for fixing his emotions or making him happy</li><li>You constantly over-explain, over-apologize, and over-function in relationships</li><li>You need a ton of alone time just to recover from your interactions</li></ul> FIND OUT MORE! <ul> <li><a href='https://forms.gle/sw95wcfF1Hfdnhcj6'>Apply for FREE Coaching with Jenn </a></li> <li>Become a <a href='https://www.speak-honest.com/speak-honest-membership-home'>Relationship Reboot Member</a> for only $97 a month! </li> <li>Join our Community! <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/speakhonest'>Speak Honest Facebook Group</a> 🧡 </li> <li>Schedule your Free 30 min <a href='https://pages.speak-honest.co/attachmentassessment'>Attachment Assessment</a> with Jenn Today! </li> <li>Watch Jenn on the 🔴 <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gb-Nw3TBumA&amp;t=933s'>TEDx Stage! </a> </li> <li><a href='https://pages.speak-honest.co/guide-1'>Download your free Workbook: Dance of Attachment </a></li> <li>Visit <a href='https://www.speak-honest.com/'>www.speak-honest.com</a> to learn more</li> <li> Follow Jenn on Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/speak_honest/'>@speak_honest</a> </li> <li>Like the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us! </li> </ul> DISCLAIMER: Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable for errors or outcomes from this information. ...

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Do you feel emotionally drained after every conversation with your partner?&lt;/b&gt; You’re not imagining it. When your boundaries are too permeable, you absorb stress, moods, and emotions that &lt;em&gt;aren’t even yours. &lt;/em&gt;Leaving you exhausted and disconnected from yourself. In this episode, I’m breaking down why this happens, how it’s keeping you stuck, and how to start setting boundaries that protect your energy &lt;em&gt;without&lt;/em&gt; shutting down or feeling guilty. Plus, I’ll give you practical scripts and tools so you can stop over-functioning in your relationships and start feeling lighter.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;You might want to listen if:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;You leave conversations feeling anxious, even when &lt;em&gt;you&lt;/em&gt; weren’t upset&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Your mood depends on how your partner is feeling&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;You feel responsible for fixing his emotions or making him happy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;You constantly over-explain, over-apologize, and over-function in relationships&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;You need a ton of alone time just to recover from your interactions&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;FIND OUT MORE!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://forms.gle/sw95wcfF1Hfdnhcj6'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Apply for FREE Coaching with Jenn &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Become a &lt;a href='https://www.speak-honest.com/speak-honest-membership-home'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Relationship Reboot Member&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; for only $97 a month! &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Join our Community! &lt;b&gt; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/speakhonest'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Speak Honest Facebook Group&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; 🧡&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Schedule your Free 30 min &lt;a href='https://pages.speak-honest.co/attachmentassessment'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Attachment Assessment&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; with Jenn Today! &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Watch Jenn on the&lt;b&gt; &lt;/b&gt;🔴 &lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gb-Nw3TBumA&amp;amp;t=933s'&gt;&lt;b&gt;TEDx Stage! &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://pages.speak-honest.co/guide-1'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Download your free Workbook: Dance of Attachment &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Visit &lt;a href='https://www.speak-honest.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;www.speak-honest.com&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; to learn more&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;b&gt;Follow Jenn on Instagram: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/speak_honest/'&gt;@speak_honest&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Like the episode? &lt;b&gt;Please write a review, your words help others find us!&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;DISCLAIMER:&lt;/b&gt; Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable for errors or outcomes from this information. &lt;/p&gt;...</description>

Do you feel emotionally drained after every conversation with your partner? You’re not imagining it. When your boundaries are too permeable, you absorb stress, moods, and emotions that aren’t even yours. Leaving you exhausted and disconnected from yourself. In this episode, I’m breaking down why this happens, how it’s keeping you stuck, and how to start setting boundaries that protect your energy without shutting down or feeling guilty. Plus, I’ll give you practical scripts and tools so you c...

58. Is His Bad Mood Controlling Yours? How to Set Boundaries Without Guilt

Do you struggle to say “I’m sorry” without feeling like you’re admitting defeat? Have you ever avoided apologizing—even when you knew you should—because it felt too vulnerable? In today’s coaching call, Gigi opens up about her challenges with emotional regulation, self-blame, and the fear of being truly seen. Together, we unpack the deep-rooted shame that makes vulnerability feel so uncomfortable and explore how to shift from self-judgment to self-compassion.You might want to listen if:<ul><li>You find it hard to be vulnerable with your loved ones, even when you want to be</li><li>You feel stuck in a cycle of guilt and self-blame, making it difficult to move forward</li><li>You struggle to regulate your emotions and often react more strongly than you’d like</li><li>You were raised in a home where apologizing or expressing emotions wasn’t encouraged</li><li>You want to learn how to trust yourself and create emotional safety in your relationships</li></ul> FIND OUT MORE! <ul> <li><a href='https://forms.gle/sw95wcfF1Hfdnhcj6'>Apply for FREE Coaching with Jenn </a></li> <li>Become a <a href='https://www.speak-honest.com/speak-honest-membership-home'>Relationship Reboot Member</a> for only $97 a month! </li> <li>Join our Community! <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/speakhonest'>Speak Honest Facebook Group</a> 🧡 </li> <li>Schedule your Free 30 min <a href='https://pages.speak-honest.co/attachmentassessment'>Attachment Assessment</a> with Jenn Today! </li> <li>Watch Jenn on the 🔴 <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gb-Nw3TBumA&amp;t=933s'>TEDx Stage! </a> </li> <li><a href='https://pages.speak-honest.co/guide-1'>Download your free Workbook: Dance of Attachment </a></li> <li>Visit <a href='https://www.speak-honest.com/'>www.speak-honest.com</a> to learn more</li> <li> Follow Jenn on Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/speak_honest/'>@speak_honest</a> </li> <li>Like the episode? Please write a review, your words help others find us! </li> </ul> DISCLAIMER: Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable for errors or outcomes from this information. ...

<description>&lt;p&gt;Do you struggle to say “I’m sorry” without feeling like you’re admitting defeat? Have you ever avoided apologizing—even when you knew you should—because it felt too vulnerable? In today’s coaching call, Gigi opens up about her challenges with emotional regulation, self-blame, and the fear of being truly seen. Together, we unpack the deep-rooted shame that makes vulnerability feel so uncomfortable and explore how to shift from self-judgment to self-compassion.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;You might want to listen if:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;You find it hard to be vulnerable with your loved ones, even when you want to be&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;You feel stuck in a cycle of guilt and self-blame, making it difficult to move forward&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;You struggle to regulate your emotions and often react more strongly than you’d like&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;You were raised in a home where apologizing or expressing emotions wasn’t encouraged&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;You want to learn how to trust yourself and create emotional safety in your relationships&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;FIND OUT MORE!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://forms.gle/sw95wcfF1Hfdnhcj6'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Apply for FREE Coaching with Jenn &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Become a &lt;a href='https://www.speak-honest.com/speak-honest-membership-home'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Relationship Reboot Member&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; for only $97 a month! &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Join our Community! &lt;b&gt; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/speakhonest'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Speak Honest Facebook Group&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; 🧡&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Schedule your Free 30 min &lt;a href='https://pages.speak-honest.co/attachmentassessment'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Attachment Assessment&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; with Jenn Today! &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Watch Jenn on the&lt;b&gt; &lt;/b&gt;🔴 &lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gb-Nw3TBumA&amp;amp;t=933s'&gt;&lt;b&gt;TEDx Stage! &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://pages.speak-honest.co/guide-1'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Download your free Workbook: Dance of Attachment &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Visit &lt;a href='https://www.speak-honest.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;www.speak-honest.com&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; to learn more&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;b&gt;Follow Jenn on Instagram: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/speak_honest/'&gt;@speak_honest&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Like the episode? &lt;b&gt;Please write a review, your words help others find us!&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;DISCLAIMER:&lt;/b&gt; Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for accuracy but are not liable for errors or outcomes from this information. &lt;/p&gt;...</description>

Do you struggle to say “I’m sorry” without feeling like you’re admitting defeat? Have you ever avoided apologizing—even when you knew you should—because it felt too vulnerable? In today’s coaching call, Gigi opens up about her challenges with emotional regulation, self-blame, and the fear of being truly seen. Together, we unpack the deep-rooted shame that makes vulnerability feel so uncomfortable and explore how to shift from self-judgment to self-compassion. You might want to listen if: You ...

57. Why Apologizing Feels So Hard & How to Break the Shame Cycle | Coaching Call with Gigi

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