The Cure for Chronic Pain with Nicole Sachs, LCSW S5 E4: Don't Let Conflict Make You Sick
Sep 26, 2025
Conflict is tricky, especially with loved ones and differing opinions. Repression can lead to internal turmoil, while confrontation risks rupturing relationships. Nicole explores the balance between authenticity and belonging. She offers tools like journaling and boundary-setting to manage tension. Understanding our reactions and staying curious helps transform potential conflicts into opportunities for connection. Ultimately, awareness and compassion pave the way for healthier interactions and personal growth.
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Why Disagreement Feels Dangerous
- Opposing views feel dangerous because humans are social animals wired to need the tribe.
- That threat activates the nervous system and makes disagreement feel like danger.
Choose Between What Hurts
- Decide in the moment between repressing/avoiding and confronting, knowing each choice will cost you emotionally.
- Use knowledge to pick the option that minimizes harm: ask which hurts and which hurts worse.
Personal Story Of Fatherly Conflict
- Nicole shares her history of conflict with her father and how she mostly chose to repress and avoid.
- That pattern shaped her choices about when to speak up or stay silent in relationships.
