Return to Heart 005: The Power of Attunement: Finding Connection, Healing Shame, and Coming Home
Oct 15, 2025
Discover the profound impact of attunement in human relationships. Jeff and Phil delve into how it fosters deep connection, combats loneliness, and heals toxic shame. They share touching stories of family moments, including a heartfelt interaction between Jeff and his grandson as they navigate sadness together. Explore the role of vulnerability in marriage and learn about the power of curiosity and compassion in fostering genuine relationships. This conversation offers hope and practical insights for anyone seeking deeper connections in their lives.
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Humans Are Wired To Be Attuned
- Attunement is a primal relational need where people instinctively seek matching emotional 'notes' in others.
- True connection requires tuning into another's nervous system, not fixing their feelings.
Attunement Repairs Toxic Shame
- Toxic shame blocks attunement by making people fear being discovered and rejected.
- Attunement restores by showing someone they are not alone in their painful feelings.
Choose Curiosity Over Fixing
- Do choose curiosity over quick fixes when someone shares emotion; ask open questions like "What are you sad about?".
- Do sit with your own feelings so you can offer genuine acceptance before trying to solve things.
