What Always Never Works

"Always" and "never" feel so satisfying... But they're almost always wrong. In this Gathering Room episode, I explore how absolutist language keeps us stuck in self-judgment, bad relationships, and susceptibility to false prophets. The antidote is one little phrase: "sometimes, maybe." This cracks open curiosity, cools down conflict, and tells the truth. And once you loosen the grip of absolutes, you can finally find what's genuinely always there: a deep, unshakeable peace at your core. Come listen. CONNECT WITH US Follow Martha on Instagram The Gathering Room Show Notes Join Martha for a Live Episode of The Gathering Room via Instagram

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What Always Never Works is an episode from The Gathering Pod by Martha Beck.

This episode is 32:11 long.

This episode was published on Apr 30, 2026.

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