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Why We Lie, When We Learned the Truth Was Unsafe & How to Rewire Safety with Nina Passero

Mar 10, 2025

Nina Passero, FDN-P, shares her journey of grief and motherhood, opening up about the complexities of honesty in relationships. She explores how family dynamics shape our understanding of truth and safety. The conversation delves into the critical role of emotional vulnerability in friendships and the transformative power of support systems. With personal anecdotes, Nina highlights the importance of confronting societal expectations and the need for open dialogues around grief, ultimately guiding listeners toward deeper connections and personal authenticity.

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Quick takeaways

Genuine friendships thrive on honesty, where open communication about needs fosters deeper connections and emotional support.

Grief's complexities shape our perception of motherhood, revealing the intertwined emotions of joy and sadness during significant life transitions.

Embracing life's uncertainties and personal responsibility enhances resilience, encouraging growth and deeper relational connections through accountability.

Deep dives

Redefining Friendship

The episode emphasizes the importance of genuine friendships that go beyond superficial exchanges, suggesting a focus on clarity and accountability within these relationships. The speakers reflect on how expressing gratitude and acknowledging each other's contributions strengthens their bond, allowing for greater emotional support without the burdens of scorekeeping. They discuss the delicate balance of giving and receiving support, advocating for open communication concerning needs and feelings within friendships. This communication creates a safe space, enabling individuals to express their vulnerabilities while fostering a deeper connection.

Intro

3min

Navigating the Depths of Friendship

20min

The Power of Honesty in Relationships

14min

Creating a Safe Container for Growth

2min

Navigating Therapy and Authenticity

15min

Reconnecting with the Inner Child

12min

Breaking Through Inhibition: The Role of Exhaustion in Creativity

2min

The Power of Supportive Friendships

21min

Embracing Growth Through Grief

8min

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Anticipating Mother's Needs: Support During Pregnancy and Postpartum

3min

Ep 138. Have you ever wondered when we learn to stop being honest with ourselves, and how this teaches us to suppress our body’s signals? What if learning the truth is unsafe starts in our family systems — and how do we begin to tell the truth as adults? Nina Passero, FDN-P and my BFF is back on the pod! Nina has genuinely had one of the most intense journeys these past 6 years, from losing her beloved brother Matteo, to becoming a mother, to unpacking the taboo truths about grief that we never learn until we have to. This time, we are sitting down for a much more intimate chat. This is one of those conversations that speaks to the heart of our friendship. We’re breaking down the parallels between motherhood and grief, we dig into the strength of our friendship, why it’s lasted as long as it has, and the key factors that have kept it healthy. Nina is one of the best humans I know, and I’m so honored to be able to share this conversation with our community.

HERE'S THE JUICE:

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The importance of expanding our capacity to be with life and death – shifting your mindset to understand the importance of meditating on our own death and seeing life from a different perspective as a result
The profound importance of honesty in a friendship and the key reasons why we often struggle in friendships as adults – bringing it back to the root cause to identify if we are operating from a place of fear
Why do we often fail to see the interplay between intimacy and responsibility? This suggests that responsibility may be the thing we fear most
The difference between keeping score and maintaining healthy relational dynamics – It's 2025, we’re not keeping score

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