# The Art of Listening: How to Break Free from Chronic Conflict Loops | Episode 335

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Podcast: [Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step Recovery](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fragmented-to-whole-life-lessons-from-12-step-recovery-182478)
Published: 2026-01-19T15:00:00+00:00
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Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m talking about why so many couples get stuck having the same arguments over and over, and how real listening isn’t about communication techniques, but about the assumptions we bring into the conversation before we ever open our mouths. This episode explores how internal safety, meaning-making, and unmanaged expectations quietly fuel chronic conflict loops in long-term relationships. Some of the talking points I go ...

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