ANCHOR + WAVES

A PODCAST FOR WOMEN

HELP: The Holidays Are Coming – Tools to Deal with Family

Hosted by Stacy Ludwig + JACQUE CARLSON
w/ Special Guest(s) Brooke Gage

HELP: The Holidays Are Coming - Tools to Deal with Family

by Stacy Ludwig + Jacque Carlson | Anchor + Waves Season 8 Ep. 210

IN THIS EPISODE

  • There is a spectrum of relationships | 4:10
  • How do I respond | 5:03
  • It’s hard, but is it too hard? | 18:30
  • Fight to the death, can I learn something | 27:06
  • What if it’s toxic or traumatic | 31:15
  • My kids see the conflict | 45:45
  • When all else fails | 51:00
  • Evaluation – what should I do after? | 57:01
  • One more thing | 1:00:00

INSTANT TAKEAWAYS

1 | Relationships are Hard 

Relationships are hard, don’t be afraid to lean in with love and patience.

2 | We Have a Choice

We have a choice in how we react to conflict with someone else.

3 | Prepare Before

Prepare before you go to a family event – pray, have scripture that encourages the attitude you want to exemplify, set boundaries, and make a plan if things start falling apart.

4 | Small Shifts

Small shifts can lead to big change over time, don’t give up too quickly.

SHOW NOTES

The holidays can be tricky, often they are filled with laughter and fun until that one topic comes up, and the mood changes. Join Stacy, Jacque, and special guest Brooke Gage as they discuss the complications that arise when family gets together. The ladies discuss how to prepare, plan and handle conflict between family members. They share great ideas and tools to help you as you head into the holiday season with family.

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