[201] Letting a Conversation Unfold

What happens when you stop trying to control a conversation and let it unfold instead? In this episode, we explore the fear that comes up around losing control of a conversation, and the freedom that comes from releasing that grip. Five common patterns get in the way of presence in conversation: judgment, listening to respond or defend, needing to be right, predicting what the other person will say, and blame or criticism. Recognizing these patterns in the moment is the first step to moving past them.