What if honesty wasn’t about being blunt? (Check out this Podcast!)

What if honesty wasn’t about being blunt, but about being brave enough to stay?

“In this episode, Pete and Tuulia explore Radical Honesty as a practice of presence, not provocation. They share the subtle power of asking for what
we want, naming our judgments, and staying in connection—even when it’s uncomfortable. If you’ve ever swallowed your truth to keep the peace, this conversation offers an invitation to lay down the weight and speak up.
“Thank you for the no—now I trust your yes more.”

Recently we were invited as guests to an interesting podcast about facilitation by Dr Myriam Hadnes, called Workshops work. 

It is actually very inspiring to think and geek about the ins and outs of facilitating a
workshop – when to use silence, when to offer empathy and active listening, when to challenge and poke a bit, when to ask questions or guide deeper.

So many options and such a rich field of opportunities to grow, learn, feel empowered, let go, deepen experiences – and also of course also to go totally the wrong way and course correct hopefully fast.

“We carry pebbles in our backpack for everything we don’t say.”

Here is some more insights from Myriam about the Podcast 

“Asking for what we want or setting clear boundaries, particularly when we’ve been conditioned to avoid conflict or prioritise others’ needs over our own. “I wish I had learned earlier that I can say what I want and ask for it—and survive a no.”

Both Pete and Tuulia reflect on years of people-pleasing and the power that came from learning to feel, express, and withstand rejection. “We carry pebbles in our backpack for everything we don’t say.”

Nugget 1

Appreciation and anger are two sides of the same coin. Suppressed anger often blocks the ability to feel and express appreciation. Addressing what’s unspoken clears space for genuine connection.

Nugget 2

Express, then stay: One of the hardest—and most powerful—parts of radical honesty is remaining present after expressing a vulnerable truth and witnessing the other’s response.

Nugget 3

Trying to suppress or deny our judgments doesn’t make them disappear—it often strengthens their grip on us. Judgment is part of honesty. Acknowledging thoughts like “I want you to be different” can defuse their power. Naming judgments out loud, with self-awareness and care, often leads to a deeper connection rather than conflict.”

Check out the podcast here

We wish you a great week!

Love.
Tuulia & Pete ❤️