101: How to Help a Friend Who Won’t Stop Venting

Ask Kelly your burning questions in our monthly Vital Life Project membership.In this episode, you'll learn how to support a friend stuck in a victim mindset, how to create agreements in friendships that encourage growth, how to recognize when storytelling keeps you stuck, and how to reframe victim narratives for empowerment.Timestamps:[00:00] Introduction[00:42] Agreements in friendships for growth[01:08] No longer speaking negatively about men[01:31] How agreements shape personal identity[01:54] Breaking the cycle of toxic relationship stories[02:12] Using humour to reframe negative narratives[02:38] The importance of self-awareness in conversation[02:53] How to support a friend in a victim mindset[03:15] Understanding personal communication preferences[03:38] Asking for consent before giving feedback[03:59] Recognizing when someone is stuck in their story[04:21] The emotional attachment to victim narratives[04:42] When validating past experiences is necessary[05:04] How to shift from venting to problem-solving[05:26] Creating a supportive friendship dynamic[05:48] Rejecting the culture of powerlessnessWant to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call hereInstagram: @kellybroganmdWebsite: kellybroganmd.comJoin Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here and join the companion program, Reclaimed, here.