Silence can feel like punishment, but it often hides fear or overload. In this episode, I talk about what’s really happening when someone withdraws and how to stop taking every quiet moment as rejection.

I share how my husband and I learned to name our silences instead of resenting them — and how that single habit restored trust.

You’ll hear simple, kind ways to respond without chasing, blaming, or freezing: soft questions, clear boundaries, and a gentler inner dialogue while you wait. If someone’s quiet leaves you anxious or angry, this will help you interpret the pause with compassion and choose connection over control.

You can get The Communication Code Workbook here

Sometimes the most powerful part of communication isn’t what we say, it’s what we don’t.

In this episode, I explore the sacred space between reaction and response, that tiny pause that can save relationships, restore calm, and remind us who we want to be in the moment.

I’ll share how learning to pause before replying, before correcting, before defending myself changed not only my communication but my peace.

There’s beauty in silence when it’s chosen with wisdom, not fear.

I’ll tell you how Jesus modelled this, waiting, watching, and then speaking with clarity and compassion. If you’ve ever wished you could take back something said too quickly, this episode will help you find that breath of grace before the words leave your lips.

You can get The Communication Code Workbook here

There’s nothing quite like that feeling when you speak, and the other person just… doesn’t get it. It’s frustrating, lonely, and sometimes even painful.

In this episode, I unpack what’s really happening beneath those moments and how to change not just what you say, but how you say it.

I share a simple shift that can help you feel heard again asking, “Can I tell you what I meant, and could you tell me what you heard?” That one question can change everything. We’ll talk about listening without defensiveness, speaking without blame, and letting go of the urge to “win” the conversation. This episode’s close to my heart — because being understood isn’t about being loud, it’s about being loving, even when it’s hard.

You can get The Communication Code Workbook here