

How To Let People Feel Their Feelings
12 snips Apr 2, 2025
Discover the art of allowing others to fully experience their feelings, from anger to disappointment. The conversation digs into why we often struggle with emotional freedom in relationships and the importance of validating emotions. Uncover common emotions we resist in others, and learn practical strategies to foster empathy and understanding. Personal anecdotes enrich the discussion, revealing how setting boundaries and maintaining self-care while supporting loved ones can create healthier connections.
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Improv Vignette
- Colter forgot to prepare a vignette, causing Lauren to feel annoyed.
- This real-life scenario became the episode's vignette, demonstrating the "let them" theory.
The "Let Them" Theory
- Trying to change others' feelings can be driven by discomfort.
- The "let them" theory suggests allowing others to experience their emotions.
Rainy Day Parenting
- Lauren shares two examples of applying "let them" in her marriage.
- One involves her husband and child in a rainy day situation, showing trust and avoiding resentment.