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May 2024
1h 32m

How to Deal With Difficult People: One T...

Mel Robbins
About this episode

Do you want to know how to deal with difficult people? 

What about if that difficult person in your life is a parent, boss, ex, child, or partner? 

Today, renowned psychologist and narcissism expert Dr. Ramani Durvasula is here to give you the tricks you need to master to live a more peaceful life.

This episode is your masterclass on how to identify and heal from toxic people.

Dr. Ramani will teach you how to not only deal with people who are disrespectful, passive aggressive, and can’t control their emotions, but also how to heal from the damage that they can cause you.

She will show you how you can stay in your power and purpose no matter who you have to deal with in your life. 

You’ll learn how you can keep your goals, priorities, and happiness front and center, no matter what is happening around you.

For more resources, including links to Dr. Ramani’s research, website, and social media click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked this research-packed episode, you’ll love Dr. Ramani’s last appearance on The Mel Robbins Podcast: Signs You’re Dealing With a Narcissist (New Research From World-Leading Expert Dr. Ramani).

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