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Oct 2023
18m 41s

Words Go There: How to Communicate Your ...

Rebecca Hunter, MSW
About this episode

Are you avoiding the hard conversations that could transform your relationships?

Many of us shy away from speaking up—whether it's asking for what we need, addressing conflict, or expressing when we've been hurt. But staying silent can leave us feeling unheard and disconnected in our personal and professional relationships.

  • Discover why avoiding difficult conversations is holding you back from deeper connections.
  • Learn simple yet powerful ways to express your needs and emotions with confidence.
  • Gain insights that will help you build healthier, more authentic relationships with the people in your life.

Tune in now and take the first step toward using your words to create the relationships you truly deserve.

Rebecca Hunter, MSW helps high-achieving empaths conquer burnout and anxiety with practical tools and personalized strategies. Tackle stress head-on so you can stop spinning your wheels and start thriving—because life’s too short to just survive the grind. Need a little help with a self-improvement plan? I'd love to talk with you! Book your FREE strategy call here!

Visit www.takeouttherapy.com for more resources!

Take Out Therapy is a podcast designed for those seeking to reduce anxiety, recover from burnout, and live authentically, with topics ranging from mindfulness and emotional intelligence to emotional resilience and anxiety relief; discover actionable tips for managing stress, cultivating inner peace, overcoming overwhelm, setting boundaries, and mastering emotional regulation, all while supporting empathic executives on their journey toward self-compassion, work-life balance, and freedom from overthinking and people-pleasing habits.

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