Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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Why do hard conversations feel like threat—and why does your brain crave “sides”? In this long-form entrée, Alyssia breaks down the neuroscience of polarization and ego (DMN, salience, PFC), then teaches Sacred Neutrality—conviction plus openness. Learn the Regulate → Relate → Reason sequence, embodied anchors, and compassion practices (including loving-kindness) that soften reactivity without abandoning your values. Includes science, stories, and practical scripts for real-world conversations.

Show Notes: Episode 11 - tinyurl.com/yeu4t349

Relevant previous episodes to listen to first:
Compassion in Action - tinyurl.com/ycyx4733
Beyond Binary: Fixed vs Fluid - tinyurl.com/4y66vzxz
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