When Help Isn't Helpful

Calm it Down

Chad Lawson

Health & Fitness, Mental Health

4.8 • 678 Ratings

🗓️ 4 February 2025

⏱️ 18 minutes

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Summary

Ever catch yourself rushing to fix someone's problems, only to realize maybe that's not what they needed? We all want to help those we care about, but sometimes our well-meaning support misses the mark. In this episode, we explore the delicate balance between being there for others and giving them space to grow. Learn practical strategies for offering the kind of help that truly helps as we Calm it Down in 3...2...1.

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0:00.0	So before I begin, let me ask a really random question. Do you ever wish there was just a little more
0:08.7	calm in your day? I know. Yes, that's me too. Well, that's why I've been working on something,
0:17.3	something special, a place where noise fades.
0:23.3	You're going to get ad-free episodes,
0:26.1	some bonus reflections, and quiet moments made just for you.
0:31.3	And it's almost here.
0:34.2	I'm so excited.
0:35.4	I've been working on this for quite a while behind the scenes.
0:38.9	Starting the second week of February, 2025, I'm launching something new, and I would love for you
0:46.1	to be a part of it. If you want first access, make sure that you have signed up for my email
0:52.1	list at commentdownpodcast.com.
0:55.7	And if you're not following along on social media, which it's okay to take a break,
1:00.9	now is the time because you're not going to want to miss this.
1:05.8	Not all social media is bad, but boundaries are definitely good.
1:11.4	Now, you've asked for more calm.
1:13.7	You've asked for more ways to connect and just be a part of what we're building here,
1:19.3	calm it down.
1:20.7	And with everything happening in the world, it feels like right now is the time to begin.
1:27.3	So, stay close. Sign up, keep your eyes on the screen, but just for the podcast, of course.
1:34.9	And let's turn the outer chaos into an inner oasis of calm together.
1:42.8	Stay tuned. I'm so excited. And now on with the show. Have you ever had someone
1:50.7	tried to help you parallel bark? You know what I mean, right? That moment when a well-meaning
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