Book Summary · 20 min
How to Hug a Porcupine
By Sean K. Smith
This episode offers a compassionate and practical guide to navigating challenging relationships by understanding defensive behaviors, setting clear boundaries, and choosing intentional connection or wise distance.
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What it is about
Difficult relationships, emotional boundaries, empathy, self-preservation
Who it is for
If you often find yourself walking on eggshells around certain people, this can help you navigate those relationships with more understanding and less emotional cost.
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Sean K. Smith draws on years of experience in counseling and conflict resolution to offer a compassionate yet practical guide for engaging with difficult personalities without sacrificing your own well-being.
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