Ever find yourself in an argument where the other person gets defensive, no matter what you say?
In this episode, I’m sharing 3 easy phrases that can help you calm things down and handle defensive behavior—even when tensions are high.
Plus, I’ll show you how small changes in your approach can turn defensive reactions into productive discussions.
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Sep 1
You Need to Disappoint More People
Disappointing people does not make you a bad person. But if you are always trying to manage everyone else's expectations, you will eventually lose sight of your own. In this episode, I break down how to say no without carrying the weight of someone else's reaction, why the feelin ... Show More
24m 45s
Aug 28
How to Talk to Someone With Tourette Syndrome ft. Baylen Dupree
*Note: there are unmuted curse words in today's episode* Today, I sit down with Baylen Dupree for a conversation about Tourette syndrome, neurodivergence, and what good communication actually looks like when someone experiences the world differently than you do. Baylen opens up a ... Show More
56m 23s
Mar 2023
104. 3 Essential Skills for Managing Conflict
<p>Have you ever wished to be heard, that you felt safe to bring up difficult topics, or maybe you just wanted you and your partner to be good role models for your kids when it comes to how to fight?</p>
<p>If you have, this episode is for you. </p>
<p>In this episode, we cover a ... Show More
16m 48s
May 2023
How to Defuse a Tense Situation: 7 Tips for Effective Communication
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<p>Ever found yourself in a heated argument or tense situation and didn't know how to handle it? In this video, we reveal crucial strategies on how to diffuse tension, communicate effectively, and turn conflict into productive dialogue.</p>
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7m 28s
Jul 2025
How to Talk to Difficult People: Proven Strategies to Stop Arguments & Feel Connected Again
<p>This episode is your playbook for having saner, smarter, and more successful conversations, even when you disagree. </p><p>If every dinner turns into a debate… </p><p>If you feel like you're having the same argument on repeat… </p><p>If you're avoiding certain topics, work eve ... Show More
1h 11m
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
Aug 2024
#152: 3 Tips for Anxiously Attached People to Experience Healthier Conflict
<p>In today's episode, I'm sharing three tips for anxiously attached people to improve the way they approach and experience conflict. We cover things like slowing down and saying less, keeping things to one issue, and knowing when to leave the conversation and let thing ... Show More
19m 40s
<h3>Effective Communication Strategies</h3> <ol> <li>🎧 <p>To avoid arguments and foster enlightening discussions, <strong>slow down the conversation</strong> by asking for <strong>context and definition</strong> of terms, which helps understand the other person's perspective an ... Show More
