How to Hug a Porcupine: Recovering from Pokes

28/09/2025 43 min

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Episode Synopsis

Porcupines aren’t unlovable—they just come with some spikes. In this series, we’ll explore what it means to love people who can be a little prickly (and what to do when we’re the prickly ones). Together we’ll learn how to respond with grace, loosen our grip when needed, recover from the pokes, and discover the surprising joy of the “snuggle strategy.”Join us as we practice the art of loving well—even when it’s not easy.