AN INTERGENERATIONAL MOTHER/DAUGHTER CONVERSATION

EPISODE 3:

COMMUNICATION & VULNERABILITY: NAVIGATING THE RELATIONAL MINEFIELD

(42:48)

February 4, 2021

DESCRIPTION:

Concerned regarding whether your child is really listening to you? Join Deb and Nia as they openly share their experiences from the communication minefield. Gain insight into what your tween, teen or adult child might be thinking as you’re babbling. Better understand your mother’s motives.  Use this episode as a conversation-starter. Or, simply just enjoy the ride as this mother/daughter duo humorously share some tips and connect the dots between communication and vulnerability. 

A SIP OF “THE TEA”

(Deb on the parental habit of belaboring a point. 🙂 )

EPISODE SUMMARY:

Today’s “tea” topic is on one of, well we think, the hardest parts of the mother-daughter relationship: communication and being vulnerable. Strong relationships rely on these two qualities, but they’re not easy. So, we’re sharing our experiences from the minefield, what went right, and what went wrong, and how it got better as time went on.

Communication is key to any relationship. Being vulnerable is also something we know needs to be done, but don’t always do. We’re giving you a look into the inner workings of our tight bond: successes, not-quite successes, complications and all.

So, here’s a peek into our lives and what happened when communication and vulnerability went they went well, when things went awry, and the rewards of commitment to keep coming back to the communication table.

We hope our story encourages you to persevere and NEVER stop talking. We discuss:

 

  • Different types of communication.
  • The importance of vulnerability.
  • What happens when you resist being vulnerable.
  • What the frustrations were for Deb (the parent).
  • What the frustration were for Nia (the daughter).
  • How learning to be more vulnerable helped our relationship.
  • What to do if your teen isn’t communicating.
  • And share some great resources!

 

Sending strength and love, as you conquer the relational minefield!

Keep communication and hope alive,

Deb & Nia
Resources & Links:
TO WATCH:
Brene Brown: “The Call To Courage” (Available on Netflix.)
TO LISTEN:
Brene Brown: “Dare To Lead Podcast” (Available on Spotify)
TO READ:
“Have a New Kid By Friday: How to Change Your Child’s Attitude, Behavior & Character in 5 Days”  by Kevin Leman  (Available on Amazon)
“The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”  by Stephen R. Covey (Available on Amazon. Teen edition also available,)

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