{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"260. Blame Shifting and Deflection","description":"Corey Costanzo is the Co-Owner of Asheville\u2019s Still Point Wellness Spa, a licensed addiction counselor, trauma specialist, licensed massage and bodywork therapist, master didgeridoo player, colleague, and my good friend. In this episode, Corey and I have a conversation about a common but damaging pattern blame shifting and deflection. This repeated pattern creates a \u201cblame game\u201d or a criticize-defend cycle, where real issues never get solved. It builds resentment, reduces emotional safety, and can lead to one or both partners to walk on eggshells. Everyone deflects occasionally under stress, it\u2019s human, but when it\u2019s a consistent pattern, it signals deeper issues like poor emotional regulation or unwillingness to take responsibility. Connect with Corey: Still Point Wellness Still Point Wellness on Instagram Still Point Wellness on Facebook Still Point Wellness on Pinterest Corey Costanzo on LinkedIn Email: Corey@stillpointwell.com Let\u2019s Talk About It! Thanks for tuning into this week\u2019s episode of Relationships! Let\u2019s Talk About It - the show to help you forge deeper, more meaningful connections and relationships with those around you. If you enjoyed this week\u2019s episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating and review.  You can check out the original songs I have sung in my podcast at Pripo\u2019s Podcast Songs. Don\u2019t forget to visit our website and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Share your favorite episodes on social media to help others build better, more meaningful relationships. And if our content has helped you forge deeper connections and more meaningful relationships, be sure to help support the show by visiting our Support the Podcast page! Theme music \u201cThese Streets\u201d provided by Adi the Monk Sound Production by Matt Carlson ","author_name":"Relationships Let's Talk About It!","author_url":"https:\/\/relationships-lets-talk-about-it-with-pripo-teplitsky-lcmhc.podsite.io\/","html":"