Episode 4 - Regulating Emotions: Be a Thermostat

Put your phone down, pull on a sweater, and prepare for those tough conversations with “Be a Thermostat," in which we talk about taking down the temperature of the room by being a good listener and what that means. (Hint: the goal of the conversation is not winning.) Alison shares some excellent research and expresses gratitude for a group of friends that make her feel like she’s always in a perfectly climate-controlled room. Lisl confesses to struggling with being a “what about-er” in a fight and the helpful tip from a friend who has taught her the power of asking a question before reacting to something that presses our buttons. We also talk about how body language and posture can affect those around you, and we come back to the power of empathy and the gift of being vulnerable with people you truly trust. We also share a public service announcement: don’t ever comment on how a parent of young kids “really has their hands full.”