We explore how emotional safety fuels connection and why consent, validation, and nervous system awareness transform tough talks. Shane Burkle shares RLT’s “truth with love,” a six-hour intensive model, and a simple exercise couples can use today.

• connection seekers vs safety seekers and the push-pull loop
• what emotional safety looks like in practice
• validating language, curiosity, and accountability
• consent in conversations and setting parameters
• timeouts, check-ins, and nervous system regulation
• RLT’s truth with love and compassionate confrontation
• inner child work that reframes defensiveness
• therapist grounding, client vision, and clear goals
• full respect living and everyday repair
• where to find Shane’s exercise and resources

Lead to Gold
This is what wellness looks like in real life - no social media BS. ✨

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