{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62f3a2604c87a60012c0dcc6/69b21d26645f7e43f24699b2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"72. How defensiveness creates disconnect - the difference between intent and impact","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62f3a2604c87a60012c0dcc6/1773280316028-19e92959-7250-4299-bd06-c726163829be.jpeg?height=200","description":"<h2>How Defensiveness Damages Intimacy (And What To Do Instead)</h2><h2><br></h2><h2>Intent vs Impact in Relationships: Why Good Intentions Aren’t Enough</h2><p>Most partners are not trying to hurt each other.</p><p>But here’s the truth:</p><p>Good intent does not cancel out harmful impact.</p><p><br></p><p>Join me as we unpack what is going on and how best to explain, unpack and move forward from this sticky place.</p><p><br></p><h2>Nicole Mathieson</h2><p><br></p><p>This podcast was created by Nicole Mathieson, a Brisbane based counsellor and couple therapist, who has a <a href=\"https://nicolemathieson.com/podcasts-about-relationships/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">couple of podcasts</a> and is the author of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://nicolemathieson.com/the-beauty-load-book/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>The Beauty Load, </em></a><em>How to feel enough in a world obsessed with beauty.</em></p><p>Nicole helps men, women and couples get&nbsp;<a href=\"https://nicolemathieson.com/couple-counselling-brisbane/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>smarter, happier and more connected</strong>&nbsp;in their intimate relationships</a> and has various <a href=\"https://nicolemathieson.com/courses/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">online courses </a>and resources to support people navigating the tricky realm of relationships.</p>","author_name":"Nicole Mathieson | Couple therapist and Relationship counsellor "}