In today's episode, I'm talking about what happens when the thing isn’t the thing. In rural and ag spaces, especially, we’re really good at shoving feelings down and pushing through. What’s underneath that “thing” is usually a whole pile of unacknowledged stuff (stress, exhaustion, grief, burnout, and more).

Recognizing this gives us so much freedom. It helps us stop shaming ourselves for our reactions, stop personalizing other people’s emotions, and create space to get curious about what’s really going on.

In this episode, I cover:

How the “thing” that triggers us is often just the surface-level moment
A real-life ranch example of displaced frustration between Tom and me
What’s usually underneath the “thing”
How recognizing when the thing isn’t the thing helps us and others
Why this awareness creates space for curiosity, boundaries & more grounded communication
How remembering that the thing isn’t the thing allows us to extend grace & compassion

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When the Thing Isn't the Thing