8 My favorite f-word | Fighting, Fawning or Fleeing

Episode 9 September 13, 2026 00:15:34
8 My favorite f-word | Fighting, Fawning or Fleeing
Doing the Work
8 My favorite f-word | Fighting, Fawning or Fleeing

Sep 13 2026 | 00:15:34

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Show Notes

Jill explores her tendency to withdraw when her feelings are hurt, especially in her relationship with Scott, and what happens when she learns to stay present with the vulnerable parts of herself instead of running away. Scott shares his surprising discovery that, despite initially thinking he was a strong-willed type, his primary defense was actually emotional—and how recognizing the ways he had been trying to force life to be different became an important part of his work.

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