There are few things more frustrating than trying to figure out how to deal with a defensive partner. You just want them to understand how you feel and what you need, but they’re too busy defending themselves to truly listen.
Unfortunately, defensive reactions can make it difficult to have constructive conversations. Without good communication, the systems ... Show More
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Money Shame: The Secret That’s Costing You More Than You Think | Success | E545
Money shame grows in silence. And the secret you’re carrying is hurting you more than the mistake itself. My guest, Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche, woke up on her 30th birthday jobless, living in her childhood bedroom, and $300,000 in debt. She’d been scammed. She was facing fo ... Show More
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Aug 3
How To Change Your Life: Build Confidence By Taking Action | Success | E544
I need you to hear this: You do not have to feel ready to change your life. But believing you need to feel ready? That’s what gets people stuck, every time. Here’s the deal: You already know what you need to do. But if you keep waiting—for confidence, motivation, certainty, or so ... Show More
54m 16s
Jul 30
Why You Snap at the People You Love Most (And How to Respond Differently) | Happiness | E543
Sometimes, the people you love most can push your nervous system past its breaking point. Nervous system regulation is what helps you stay grounded, communicate clearly, and respond instead of react. And when you don’t have it, you snap. You shut down. You get flooded, overwhelme ... Show More
55m 37s
Sep 2023
116. Why is my partner defensive and how to change it
Have you tried to raise an issue to your partner and rather than hear you, they whine, make excuses, or worse – they turn the issue on you? Maybe you are the person who responds in these ways, and you don’t know why you do this. In this podcast I will cover the common reasons peo ... Show More
18m 22s
Sep 2023
How to Stop Being Defensive in Your Relationships in 10 Steps - TWR Podcast #92
Defensiveness is a common reaction to criticism, where individuals become protective and guarded, perceiving a threat to their self-esteem or sense of identity. It is a natural response when feeling attacked, but if it becomes a habitual pattern, it can damage relationships and h ... Show More
33m 11s
Apr 2022
234. How to Stop Being Defensive
Ever notice how when someone points out that you’re getting defensive, you tend to get more defensive?Defensiveness can be difficult to shift because of this very reason! But it also blocks our growth, so it’s worth examining. It doesn’t come naturally and can take time to learn, ... Show More
26m 53s
Sep 2025
#65: How to have difficult conversation with a partner that easily shuts down or gets defensive?
Do you find yourself dreading hard conversations with your partner because they either shut down, get defensive, or turn it back on you? You’re definitely not alone!In this episode, I’ll break down why some partners withdraw, stonewall, or get reactive in conflict - and how it’s ... Show More
55m 28s