Ep 44 Heated Conversations: The Slip up (and the Save)

Chaos, Courage and Coffee · Sep 17, 2026 · 34m

Disagreements are unavoidable, but what happens when emotions start taking over? In this episode, Brett and Vanessa explore how ordinary conversations can escalate from calm discussion into arguments where logic disappears. Using a simple traffic light metaphor, they look at recognising the warning signs, understanding your own triggers and noticing when another person is becoming overwhelmed. They discuss why telling someone to calm down rarely works, how acknowledgement differs from agreement, and ways to interrupt familiar patterns before things explode. Most importantly, they explore how…