Are communication issues making your relationship feel hard? Most couples who arrive in couples counseling tell me that they want to improve communication in their relationships. The tricky part is knowing what's at the root of "communication issues," which can have so many causes, from people pleasing, to emotional reactivity, to defensiveness. Usually the ... 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
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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
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Nov 2024
124. 3 Reasons You’re Having Conflicts, Not Peaceful Conversations
When couples start therapy they often tell me they want to communicate better, have tools for how to communicate, want the relationship to be more peaceful, and want a level of respect and kindness. Do you relate? I know I want a peaceful relationship with respect and kindness. W ... Show More
11m 54s
Dec 2021
GIVE More to Your Relationships with Effective Communication
Do you have trouble with interpersonal relationships? Have you been told you're a bit too harsh, critical, intense, or overbearing? This week, the Savvy Psychologist will help you focus on a communication skill designed to help you have more effective communication in your relati ... Show More
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