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

Words are powerful, they build or they break. In this episode, I talk about how we can turn everyday speech into something that brings life instead of wounding it.

I’ll share how one kind sentence can completely shift the atmosphere in a home or friendship, and why slowing down before speaking is one of the most loving things we can do.

You’ll hear practical examples of how to express hard truths with warmth, how to replace criticism with curiosity, and how to use affirmation as a quiet form of healing.

If you’ve ever wished you could take back sharp words or speak more gently in the heat of emotion, this one’s a small guide to using your voice for peace instead of pressure.

You can get The Communication Code Workbook here

Sometimes we think keeping quiet keeps the peace, but often it just keeps the distance.

In this episode, I open up about the kind of silence that looks calm on the outside but feels like resentment on the inside.

I’ll share how I learned to tell the difference between silence that’s sacred and silence that’s self-protective.

You’ll hear how truth spoken gently can heal things that time alone never could, and how to find your voice again when fear’s been keeping it small. This one’s a gentle nudge if you’ve been biting your tongue for too long, not to argue, but to invite honesty back in. Because real peace doesn’t hide; it listens, it speaks, and it stays kind.

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Let’s be honest, I still don’t enjoy hard conversations. Nobody really does. But what I’ve learned is that avoiding them only delays the discomfort; it never removes it.

In this episode, I talk about why truth and love have to travel together if we want real peace. I’ll walk you through a simple little rhythm, timing, tone, and truth, that helps me approach sensitive talks without defensiveness or regret.

We’ll also chat about why sometimes silence can be its own form of wisdom. You’ll hear stories of what I got wrong and what I’ve learned along the way, and I hope by the end, you’ll feel a little braver about facing that conversation you’ve been avoiding.

Because peace built on truth lasts so much longer than peace built on pretending.

You can get The Communication Code Workbook here

Sometimes, it’s not that we’re not communicating, it’s that people are too distracted, too defensive, or too caught up in their own noise to really hear us. And that hurts.

In this episode, I talk about those moments when you’ve already tried being clear and kind, and still, it feels like your words don’t land. I’ll share how to stay calm, keep your dignity, and still speak up, without raising your voice or losing your peace.

Because being heard starts with being grounded. You’ll also hear how learning to listen well ourselves can create the same safety we crave from others. This one’s gentle but honest, a reminder that you’re not invisible, and that your words still matter.

You can get The Communication Code Workbook here

Saying sorry is easy. Saying sorry well is harder. In this episode, I talk about the difference between apologising to end tension and apologising to truly repair trust.

I’ll share how to move beyond the defensive “I didn’t mean it” kind of sorry and speak words that actually bring healing. This one’s all about humility, about choosing love over pride, and remembering that being right isn’t as important as being kind.

I’ll tell you how to take ownership without shame and how to make amends in a way that rebuilds closeness instead of just smoothing things over. Whether you’re mending a friendship, a marriage, or a moment that went wrong, this one will help you do it with grace.

You can get The Communication Code Workbook here