Do you ever notice that, as a parent or partner, there are times when your heart wants to close to members of your family? In other words, you are disconnected from the love you feel for them.
Maybe your partner says something that doesn’t feel good. Or one of your children does something that rubs you the wrong way.
Or even in the midst of your day, your heart may close and then you make contact with your partner or your child, and relate to them from that place.
Today we will explore the value of having an open heart—why it matters and how you might make that choice to preserve trust and connection, over and over again—even when something else inside you says not to.
Joining me for this conversation today is Dr. Kelly Flanagan: https://drkellyflanagan.com/
Dr. Kelly is an author, speaker, relationship coach, and licensed clinical psychologist whose two decades of thought leadership in interpersonal relationships has led to features in the book The 5 Love Languages, the TODAY Show, Reader's Digest, and Success Magazine.
Kelly’s two non-fiction books, Loveable and True Companions, were #1 New Releases in Interpersonal Relations, and his national bestselling first novel, The Unhiding of Elijah Campbell, has earned multiple literary awards.
As a sought-after speaker, he’s spoken to organizations across various industries including the Green Bay Packers.
Through his proprietary coaching program, he helps high-achieving entrepreneurs make their relationships as successful as their businesses.
You can join his online community on Substack called “Humaning with Dr. Kelly Flanagan” where he shares both his gifts as a writer and host/attractor of kind souls.
Key Phrases from the conversation:
Being aware of the Heart closing moments;
Prevention Practice of self-awareness;
Restoring your choice to be in connection;
Attuning to your family members.
Preserving Trust with your Partner & Children