Connection and Loss with Lindi Edge

In this episode of How to Deal When the Sht Gets Real*, I sit down with relationship coach Lindi Edge to talk about healthy communication in relationships and what happens when we expect our partners to read our minds. We explore emotional safety, vulnerability, resentment, and the courage it takes to say what you truly need.

Lindi also shares her personal experience navigating the loss of her mother and what she would say to someone coping with profound grief. This is a conversation about love, loss, and learning how to show up honestly — even when it feels uncomfortable.

Healthy Communication in Relationships Starts with Clarity

Many relationship struggles don’t come from lack of love — they come from lack of communication.

Lindi explains why expecting your partner to instinctively understand your needs creates disconnect and resentment. Clear communication builds trust. It builds emotional safety. And it prevents misunderstandings from turning into long-term damage.

We talk about:

• Why “mind reading” expectations hurt relationships

• How unspoken needs turn into resentment

• The power of direct and compassionate honesty

Healthy communication is not about confrontation. It’s about clarity.

Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.

Building Emotional Safety Through Vulnerability

Emotional safety allows both people in a relationship to speak openly without fear of judgment or rejection.

In this conversation, Lindi shares how vulnerability creates deeper connection. When we communicate our fears, insecurities, and needs honestly, we give our partners the opportunity to meet us where we are.

We explore:

• What emotional safety actually looks like

• How to express needs without blame

• Why honesty strengthens intimacy

True connection grows when both people feel heard.

Coping with the Loss of a Parent

Beyond her professional insight as a relationship coach, Lindi opens up about navigating the loss of her mother.

Grief changes us. It reshapes our relationships. It challenges our understanding of love and presence.

We discuss:

• Coping with the loss of a parent

• How grief impacts relationships

• Showing up for others while carrying personal loss

• What she would say to someone experiencing profound grief

Loss doesn’t just affect one area of life — it touches everything.

Love, Loss, and Saying What You Need

This episode bridges two powerful themes: communication and grief.

Both require vulnerability. Both require courage. And both require honesty.

Whether you are working on strengthening your relationship or navigating the heartbreak of losing someone you love, this conversation offers insight and reassurance.

Speaking what you need may feel uncomfortable — but silence creates distance.

Connection begins when we’re willing to be real.