Creating Safe Spaces for Real Conversations With Dawson

Topics discussed:

1. What emotional regulation actually means


2. The fine line between speaking your truth and causing harm


3. The dangers of avoidance and emotional suppression


4. Co-regulation versus self-regulation strategies


5. Passive aggression as failed self-expression


6. Creating safe containers for emotional conversations


7. The “martyr mindset” and internalized emotional neglect


8. Sitting with feelings vs. reacting to them


9. Ian’s personal story on acceptance, heartbreak, and healing


10. Observer-mode practice and spiritual detachment from emotions

About us
Helping the Heard is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming communication patterns and fostering deeper connections in personal and professional relationships. Founded by empowerment coach Ian Mychal, the organization operates on the belief that many negative communication habits—such as defensiveness, reactivity, and avoidance—stem from individuals not feeling truly heard. By emphasizing curiosity, personal responsibility, and authentic expression, Helping the Heard teaches others how to create environments where individuals feel safe to speak their truth and engage in meaningful dialogue.

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Links mentioned in this episode:

• Curious to know more about your communication style? Take this quiz: https://www.helpingtheheard.com/take-the-our-communication-style-quiz


• Tool used: https://www.doyoufeelheard.com/store/p/naaa-eguide


• Other eGuides to help: https://www.doyoufeelheard.com/store/eguides


• Website link: https://www.helpingtheheard.com