Most difficult conversations aren’t fuelled by anger.

They’re fuelled by fear.

Fear of losing access to your children.
Fear of being misunderstood.
Fear of saying the wrong thing and making it worse.
Fear of conflict escalating.
Fear of rejection.

In this episode, Eve explores the quiet but powerful role fear plays in separation, co-parenting, and high-stakes conversations at home.

When fear is driving, communication becomes reactive. We defend. We withdraw. We over-explain. We go round in circles. And nothing actually gets resolved.

If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation thinking, “That’s not what I meant to say,” this episode will give you practical tools to approach family discussions with more confidence, clarity and emotional control.

Because when fear is understood, it stops running the show.

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What begins as a small disagreement can quickly become something much heavier.

In this episode, Eve explores the concept of kitchen sinking, that moment in a difficult conversation when old grievances, historic resentments, and unrelated frustrations are suddenly thrown into the mix.

You may recognise it.

A simple comment turns into:

• “And another thing…”
• “You always…”
• “What about last year when…?”

Before you know it, the original issue is buried under layers of accumulated hurt.

Eve gently unpacks why kitchen sinking happens, particularly in relationships under strain and how it often signals unresolved emotion rather than malice. When we feel unheard, unsafe, or overwhelmed, the nervous system reaches for everything it’s been holding.

But there is another way.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to recognise kitchen sinking in real time
• Why it escalates conflict and creates emotional shutdown
• What it’s really telling you about your unmet needs
• Practical, grounded steps to keep conversations focused and constructive

If you are navigating separation, co-parenting, or simply trying to communicate more safely with someone who matters, this conversation will help you pause, reflect, and respond differently.

Because difficult conversations don’t have to destroy connection.

They can protect it, when handled with awareness.

Take a breath. Listen in. And ask yourself gently:

Where might I be bringing the whole kitchen sink?

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Dare to Speak – Difficult Conversations for Men.

Starting 4 March, 7.30–9.00pm GMT. Six live sessions on Zoom, workbook, community access and a free 30-minute private coaching session worth £125.

Investment: £350

If someone in your life needs help navigating the conversations that really matter, this is where to begin.
https://evestanway.co.uk/courses-dare-to-speak-for-men/

Let’s look at the moments when nothing is said… yet everything is felt.

Silence in relationships can be confusing, painful, or even protective. Is it avoidance? Is it fear? Is it an attempt to keep the peace? We unpack how silence often becomes a form of communication in itself, one that can create distance, misunderstanding, or emotional disconnection if left unspoken.

We also look at the powerful role of body language. The crossed arms, the lack of eye contact, the subtle shifts in tone or posture - all the signals we send without realising. When words and body don’t match, trust can quietly erode. Learning to notice these cues (in ourselves and others) can transform how we navigate difficult conversations.

Another key theme is the inner dialogue we carry into every interaction. That critical voice, the one that tells us we’re ‘getting it wrong,’ ‘being too much,’ or ‘not enough’ often shapes how we show up more than the other person does. Understanding that internal narrative is the first step toward changing it.

This conversation is an invitation to pause and reflect:

• How do you use silence - as protection, punishment, or self-preservation?
• What is your body communicating before you even speak?
• And how might offering yourself, and others, more constructive, compassionate feedback create space for growth rather than defensiveness?

Because better conversations don’t start with perfect words.
They start with awareness.

If you’ve ever walked away from an interaction wishing you’d handled it differently, this episode will help you understand why and what to do next.

NOTES:

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If you need help now or you like to chat you can book a call here.

Dare to Speak – Difficult Conversations for Men.

Starting 4 March, 7.30–9.00pm GMT. Six live sessions on Zoom, workbook, community access and a free 30-minute private coaching session worth £125.

Investment: £350

If someone in your life needs help navigating the conversations that really matter, this is where to begin.
https://evestanway.co.uk/courses-dare-to-speak-for-men/

Ruptures don’t always look dramatic.

Sometimes they’re quiet. Subtle. A shift in tone. A conversation avoided. A moment that never quite gets repaired.

In this episode, I explore what really happens when relationships rupture and why it’s not the rupture itself that causes the deepest damage, but how we respond to it.

We talk about the emotional complexity beneath broken connection, the patterns we default to when things feel uncomfortable and the silent cost of hoping issues will just resolve themselves. I invite you to gently reflect on your own communication style, not to judge it, but to understand it.

Because repair doesn’t start with the other person.
It starts with awareness, courage, and a willingness to speak sooner rather than later.

If you’ve ever felt distance growing in a relationship and didn’t know how to name it this is the podcast for you.

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Silence isn’t empty.
It speaks, often louder than words.

In this episode, we explore the moments where nothing is said… and everything is felt.

Silence can soothe, punish, protect, or distance. In relationships, it can be a refuge, or a wall. Together, we unpack how silence shows up in our personal lives, what it’s really communicating, and why so many of us struggle to name it.

You’ll be invited to reflect on your own experiences of silence:
The pauses you avoid.
The quiet you sit in.
The moments where words felt too risky, or too late.

This conversation gently challenges you to notice how silence shapes your communication style, your relationships, and your sense of safety with others.

Because sometimes, the bravest conversation starts before a single word is spoken.

NOTES:

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In this episode, Eve Stanway shares the part of divorce that rarely gets airtime, the quiet shame, the isolation, and the conversations we avoid because we don’t know how to have them without everything falling apart.

Drawing from her own lived experience, Eve explores what really happens when difficult conversations go unspoken, in relationships, families, and even within ourselves. She gently challenges listeners to notice the conversations they’ve been putting off, and why avoidance can feel safer in the moment but cost us far more in the long run.

This is a powerful invitation to stop judging yourself for what you didn’t say back then and start building the skills to say what matters now. Not perfectly. Not bravely every time. Just honestly, with more clarity and self-trust.

If you’ve ever replayed a conversation in your head and wished you’d handled it differently, this episode will help you understand why and what to do next.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why shame and silence often show up after separation
• How avoided conversations shape our confidence and self-belief
• Why difficult conversations are a skill, not a personality trait
• Simple ways to begin practising safer, clearer communication.

This episode is for anyone who knows something needs to be said and is ready to stop carrying it alone.

NOTES:

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If you need help now or you like to chat you can book a call here.

In this episode, Eve dives into why difficult conversations feel so hard and how to approach them without fear, fallout, or emotional shutdown.

She introduces the Magic 3 framework, a simple, powerful way to navigate conversations that feel loaded, tense, or long overdue, and explores why so many communication breakdowns aren’t about what we say, but how we listen.

We’re not talking about scripts or saying things “perfectly.”
We’re focusing more on staying present, being heard, and creating conversations that move things forward instead of leaving everyone stuck.

Eve also shares ideas for more creative ways to engage in difficult dialogue, especially when traditional approaches just don’t work.

If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation thinking “That didn’t come out how I meant it” or “I wish I’d said something different,” this episode will give you a calmer, clearer way in.

The conversation you’re avoiding isn’t going away, but your confidence in having it can grow.

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Find out more about Eve’s upcoming masterclass The Five Conversations Men Must Have During Separation and Divorce.

Today, we look at something most of us struggle with but rarely talk about: difficult conversations. The ones we rehearse in our heads. The ones we avoid for years. The ones that quietly shape our relationships, families, and sense of self.

Eve shares her background and the experiences that led her to this work, before introducing her powerful and practical framework: The Magic 3.

This simple but deeply effective process helps you:

• Clarify what’s really going on beneath the surface
• Communicate with honesty instead of fear
• Correct course when conversations go off track

Rather than reacting, over-explaining, or shutting down, The Magic 3 gives you a structure you can return to again and again, whether you’re navigating relationships, parenting, separation, or long-standing emotional patterns.

This episode isn’t about winning arguments.
It’s about speaking with intention, protecting emotional safety, and learning how to say what needs to be said, without causing more harm.

If you’ve ever thought “I don’t know how to start this conversation” or “I don’t want to make things worse”, this episode is for you.

In this episode:

• Why difficult conversations feel so hard and why avoiding them doesn’t protect us
• Eve’s personal journey into communication and emotional safety
• The Magic 3 process: Clarify. Communicate. Correct.
• How to start practising better conversations in real life, not just in theory.

Takeaway:
You don’t need the perfect words.
You need the right approach.

This episode invites you to stop staying silent and start speaking in a way that actually changes things.

NOTES:
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Find out more about Eve’s upcoming masterclass The Five Conversations Men Must Have During Separation and Divorce. Early bird price available.