Shadow work around truth-telling digs into our communication blocks in relationship — and in this context, explores why speaking the obvious truths — the ones we assume people already know — can profoundly shift relationships.
In this episode of Wholehearted Loving, Georgianna and Steph unpack why saying things out loud matters for safety, love, and connection. Georgianna shares how she teaches parents to “bridge the discipline” by reminding kids they’re loved even during conflict, and how those same principles repair adult relationships. Steph reflects on how noticing beauty, grief, and mixed emotions in her surroundings helped her reframe what truth feels like in the body — simple, honest, and regulating.
Together, they explore why so many of us hesitate to express the obvious (“you matter,” “we’re still good,” “I care”) and how this hesitation roots in childhood fear of vulnerability. They show how practicing with objects, photos, or pets builds the muscle to say what’s true — and how those small moments change everything.
Discover how:
Saying the obvious can calm the nervous system
Words like “you matter” repair disconnection instantly
Speaking care out loud turns love into felt safety
"Like finding gold." – Alma W.
"The best therapy I've ever done for myself." – Sanjeev B.
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With love,
Georgianna & Steph