Ep. 40: Speaking from the Heart

Published: Oct. 15, 2018, 4 p.m.

Think about the weight of what\u2019s been unsaid in your relationships. What have the effects been on you and other people? Today we\u2019ll explore how to express those undelivered communications, and "speak from the heart" with kindness and skill.\nIf you'd like to start making real, positive changes to your brain and your life, but you don't have a lot of extra time, then you may want to check out Rick Hanson's new program: Just One Minute. Use the code BEINGWELL at checkout for 10% off the purchase price.\nSponsor Message:\xa0We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.\nConnect with the show:\n\nVisit us on the web\n\nFollow us on Instagram\n\nFollow Rick on Facebook\n\nFollow Forrest on Facebook\n\nSubscribe on iTunes\n\nThe material in this podcast comes in large part from our book Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness.\xa0If you like the podcast, you'll love the book!\nTimestamps:\n1:25: What do you mean by speaking from the heart?\n3:00: What do we gain by speaking from the heart?\n5:10: Speaking the positive as well as the negative.\n6:20: The different dangers in speaking from the heart.\n8:00: Establishing safety.\n11:45: Being clear about our own facts.\n15:30: What are the results you\u2019re aiming for?\n16:30: Talking about process.\n21:20: Knowing your line in the sand.\n22:30: Start by joining.\n26:00: Leading with \u201cI feel.\u201d\n28:15: Wise speech.\n35:20: Continuing to practice empathy.\n37:15: Nonviolent communication.\n40:15: Honoring other people\u2019s fundamental questions.\n43:00: Recap