Children don’t just listen to our words; they absorb our tone. In this episode, I talk about slowing down, naming emotions, and turning correction into connection.

I share how I learned to apologise to my kids when I got it wrong, and how that single habit built more trust than any lecture ever could.

You’ll hear simple phrases that help kids feel safe enough to listen, and how calm presence does more teaching than a thousand words ever will.

You can get The Communication Code Workbook here

If this relationship feels like walking on eggshells, you’re not alone. In this episode, I talk about how to set healthy boundaries with kindness, how to translate criticism into context, and how to keep your peace without cutting ties.

I’ll share gentle scripts for tricky moments and a faith-anchored reminder that honour doesn’t mean submission.

You’ll leave with practical tools for protecting your heart while still showing respect, and maybe even finding small moments of genuine warmth along the way.

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So often we react to words and miss the need underneath them.

In this episode, I help you listen beyond the surface, to the longing for respect, belonging, or reassurance that sits beneath so many arguments.

I share examples from my own marriage, my parenting, even my friendships, where hearing the need instead of the words changed everything. You’ll learn a few questions that soften tension and build empathy.

It’s not about fixing people, it’s about seeing them.

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You know that feeling when a simple comment spirals into confusion and suddenly you’re both defensive? I’ve been there. In this episode, I talk about how misunderstandings happen and how to stop conversations from unravelling.

I share the little phrases that keep me grounded — “Can I tell you what I meant?” and “Could you tell me what you heard?” — and how curiosity can rescue almost any dialogue.

Together we’ll explore the role of tone, timing, and body language in clarity, and how grace helps us repair quickly when things get tangled. This one’s a calm, practical guide for anyone who’s tired of feeling misinterpreted.

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Silence can feel like punishment, but it often hides fear or overload. In this episode, I talk about what’s really happening when someone withdraws and how to stop taking every quiet moment as rejection.

I share how my husband and I learned to name our silences instead of resenting them — and how that single habit restored trust.

You’ll hear simple, kind ways to respond without chasing, blaming, or freezing: soft questions, clear boundaries, and a gentler inner dialogue while you wait. If someone’s quiet leaves you anxious or angry, this will help you interpret the pause with compassion and choose connection over control.

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Sometimes the most powerful part of communication isn’t what we say, it’s what we don’t.

In this episode, I explore the sacred space between reaction and response, that tiny pause that can save relationships, restore calm, and remind us who we want to be in the moment.

I’ll share how learning to pause before replying, before correcting, before defending myself changed not only my communication but my peace.

There’s beauty in silence when it’s chosen with wisdom, not fear.

I’ll tell you how Jesus modelled this, waiting, watching, and then speaking with clarity and compassion. If you’ve ever wished you could take back something said too quickly, this episode will help you find that breath of grace before the words leave your lips.

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There’s nothing quite like that feeling when you speak, and the other person just… doesn’t get it. It’s frustrating, lonely, and sometimes even painful.

In this episode, I unpack what’s really happening beneath those moments and how to change not just what you say, but how you say it.

I share a simple shift that can help you feel heard again asking, “Can I tell you what I meant, and could you tell me what you heard?” That one question can change everything. We’ll talk about listening without defensiveness, speaking without blame, and letting go of the urge to “win” the conversation. This episode’s close to my heart — because being understood isn’t about being loud, it’s about being loving, even when it’s hard.

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Words are powerful, they build or they break. In this episode, I talk about how we can turn everyday speech into something that brings life instead of wounding it.

I’ll share how one kind sentence can completely shift the atmosphere in a home or friendship, and why slowing down before speaking is one of the most loving things we can do.

You’ll hear practical examples of how to express hard truths with warmth, how to replace criticism with curiosity, and how to use affirmation as a quiet form of healing.

If you’ve ever wished you could take back sharp words or speak more gently in the heat of emotion, this one’s a small guide to using your voice for peace instead of pressure.

You can get The Communication Code Workbook here