"What Does It Mean to Stay in the Room?"

What does it really mean to “stay in the room”? In this episode, we’re unpacking the heart behind the phrase and what it looks like in real life—and what it doesn’t. We share the values that guide us, like truth-telling, kindness, honor, and mutual commitment and dive into how we’ve learned to live those values in tough conversations.

This episode is full of real talk, laughter, and honest reflections about the messy moments when staying in the room didn’t look like it should. Whether you’re working on a relationship, navigating conflict, or simply trying to show up better for yourself, this episode is all about staying present, grounded, and committed.

Key Takeaways

* What “Stay in the Room” Is: A commitment to showing up with truth, kindness, honor, and mutual respect—even when it’s hard.

* What “Stay in the Room” Isn’t: It’s not enabling bad behavior, staying in unhealthy dynamics, or avoiding accountability.

* The role of laughter and grace in navigating hard conversations.

* Why values like mutual commitment and truth-telling are non-negotiable for growth.

Link Back to Previous Episodes

* Episode 1: How Has Porn Affected Your Life?Jonathan shares his journey with pornography, unpacking the deeper problem and the road to recovery.

* Episode 2: The Partner’s PerspectiveHeidi shares her side of the story, including the emotional and relational impact, and the journey toward healing.

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Disclaimer

This episode contains honest conversations and reflections that may challenge preconceived ideas about relationships and communication. Listener discretion is advised.