37. How to Handle Conflict With Emotional Intelligence- (Even If It's Passive Aggressive)
Release Date: 12/03/2025
The Energy to Heal- Faith-based Inner Healing, Emotional Freedom, Spiritual Growth and Inner Transformation, Trauma-Informed Christian Therapy, Subconscious Reset
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info_outlineThis is The Energy to Heal, your resource for all things Splankna—the faith-based inner-transformation modality that helps you experience emotional freedom. In this episode, Laura Milliken (Master’s Certified Splankna Practitioner) breaks down how to handle conflict with emotional intelligence and confidence.
Laura explains how to interact with angry people, passive-aggressive people, and anyone who struggles to communicate directly. She teaches boundary management, regulated communication, and how to stay connected to yourself in the middle of someone else’s emotional storm.
Laura also shares a powerful Splankna testimony illustrating how emotional patterns shift when the subconscious agreements behind them are released. This episode gives you practical communication tools, spiritual insight, and the confidence to navigate conflict without losing your peace.
🔑 Keywords
conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, communication skills, boundaries, angry people, passive-aggressive behavior, assertiveness, Splankna, trauma, emotional regulation, spiritual growth, relationships, nervous system, conflict management, Christian podcast
📝 Takeaways
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You can stay emotionally stable even when someone else is dysregulated.
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Angry people often need containment, clarity, and regulated tone.
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Passive-aggressive behavior is indirect communication rooted in fear and avoidance.
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Boundaries are not punishments—they are clarity.
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Emotional intelligence is the ability to name, feel, and respond to emotions instead of reacting from them.
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You don't have to match someone’s emotional temperature to stay connected in a conversation.
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Staying calm does not mean becoming a doormat.
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Splankna can help uncover the subconscious agreements that fuel conflict patterns.
👤 About the Host
Laura Milliken is the host of The Energy to Heal and a Master’s Certified Splankna Practitioner. She is a registered nurse with a background in mental health and crisis work, a mom of five, and a creator with a thriving TikTok community where she teaches emotional intelligence and relationship health.
You can find her on TikTok at @TheEnergyToHealPOD and @LauraMillikenRN, or reach her directly at TheEnergyToHeal@gmail.com.
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The Splankna protocol is a unique, faith-based modality, and individual experiences will vary. While many people report breakthrough and emotional freedom, we cannot guarantee specific outcomes or timelines. Some individuals experience change quickly, while others notice gradual shifts over time. This modality is not a substitute for professional medical or psychiatric treatment. Always consult with your healthcare provider for any medical or mental health concerns. By engaging with this content, you acknowledge that results are personal and not assured.