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Conflict That Connects: Nina Westbrook’s Playbook for Stronger Relationships

Conflict doesn’t have to be scary—or destructive. In this solo episode, licensed marriage & family therapist, Nina Westbrook shares a practical, therapist-backed playbook to turn conflict into connection across romantic partnerships, parenting, family, and work. You’ll learn why conflict often triggers fight/flight, how your family history shapes your responses, when to let things go vs. stand your ground, and a simple 3-step framework to repair and move forward—without resentment. ✨ What you’ll learn✨ 📍The hidden upside of conflict (why reps build resilience & trust) 📍How to “serve the relationship,” not your ego 📍Timing, tone, and language that lower defenses (“I feel…” is better than “You always…”) 📍Active listening made easy (reflect, validate, then respond) 📍A clear litmus test for what to address vs. what to release ✨ Nina’s 3-Step Conflict Playbook ✨ 1. Get grounded before you go in (self-awareness regulates the room) 2. Communicate to connect, not to win (seek to understand first) 3. Repair & move forward (what you do after the talk matters most) Chapters 00:00 When to let go vs. stand your ground? 00:34 Welcome + why a solo episode 01:06 New seasons = new stress (why conflict spikes now) 04:06 Conflict isn’t the enemy—it can deepen trust 05:15 Why we fear conflict (family history & comfort) 07:09 Rob’s story: breaking old patterns with kids 10:16 Reframing conflict as growth (not inadequacy) 12:58 Fight/flight, defensiveness, and the reframe 16:59 How to bring up hard topics (timing & tone) 19:48 “I” statements & setting the table for safety 22:57 Pause + reflect: active listening that lands 26:14 What healthy disagreements look/feel like 28:05 Serve the relationship, not the individual ego 29:04 Let it go vs. stand your ground (core values test) 33:00 Over-correcting, grace, and real-life patterns 37:59 More reps, less drama: building your toolkit 38:16 Nina’s 3-step playbook (ground → connect → repair) 39:30 Closing, resources & app mention