Ep 233 - Conversations That Heal: Navigating Relationships Throughout Your Bariatric Journey with Rodolfo Alvarez

Ep 233 - Conversations That Heal: Navigating Relationships Throughout Your Bariatric Journey with Rodolfo Alvarez

Ep 233 - Conversations That Heal: Navigating Relationships Throughout Your Bariatric Journey with Rodolfo Alvarez

Have you ever been triggered in a conversation, and your immediate response is fight or flight? What if you could shift your response, improving the quality of your relationships and communication?

In this episode of the BariNation podcast, we welcome back Rodolfo Alvarez, a certified mindset coach, engineer, Master of Science and BariNation Membership Community Credentialed Expert, to dive into the art of constructive conversations. Rodolfo explains how to communicate effectively when you're triggered, how to respond in a way that fosters understanding, and why this kind of mindset shift is crucial for maintaining strong relationships, especially when navigating the challenges of weight loss surgery. If you're ready to transform how you approach conversations and feel more in control of your responses, this episode is for you!

Rodolfo leads regular Mindset Classes in the BariNation Community and has been a frequent guest on the BariNation Podcast.

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IN THIS EPISODE:

"There's nothing wrong with disagreement. Allowing people to have different points of view is part of what makes relationships work. There's nothing wrong with that." - Rodolfo Alvarez

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  • A constructive conversation focuses on expressing one's needs and feelings without attempting to change the other person's viewpoint. It's about sharing how one feels and what one needs from the other person in a way that respects their position.

  • It's essential to listen to what's beneath someone's words. In a disagreement about surgery, the other person's objections stem from concern and fear for your health rather than judgment or disagreement with your choice.

  • Disagreements are natural in relationships, and it's essential to allow space for differing opinions without changing each other’s minds. Acknowledging this can help maintain and strengthen relationships.

    RESOURCES:

    GUEST RESOURCES AND BIO:

    Rodolfo Alvarez - Website

    Rodolfo Alvarez - Instagram

    Yes Institute - Website

    Rodolfo Alvarez is a certified mindset coach, engineer, and Master of Science with over a decade of experience working with individuals and organizations, including PepsiCo and McKinsey, as well as schools and non-profits worldwide.  He hosts monthly Mindset Classes in the BariNation Community and contributes his expertise on the BariNation Podcast frequently.

    ABOUT:

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    About BariNation: BariNation is a bariatric educational organization on a mission to empower patients to access and utilize the tools, resources, and education needed to find and maintain personal wellness. We connect patients with the support they need and when and where they need it. BariNation produces an award-winning weekly podcast distributed on all major podcast and video platforms and hosts a support membership community that teams up with credentialed and licensed bariatric experts and clinicians.

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