You’re stuck in a conversation that you wish you could escape.
Maybe it’s office gossip, someone oversharing, or a topic that doesn’t interest you.
But you’re not sure how to get out without seeming rude.
In this episode, I’m sharing my top 3 strategies to exit unwanted conversations—without being rude.
You'll learn how to calmly disengage, acknowledge ... Show More
Today
Dave Ramsey: "How To Actually Change Their Behavior"
The conversations you've been avoiding rarely get easier—they just get more expensive. In this episode, I sit down with Dave Ramsey to talk about what it really takes to tell the truth with kindness, navigate disagreement without making it personal, and have the conversations mos ... Show More
1h 25m
Jul 28
Never Say "Let Me Know If"
When someone you care about is grieving, the pressure to say the right thing can be paralyzing. You want to help, but you don't want to make it worse. In this episode, I break down exactly what to say—and what not to say—when someone is dealing with profound loss. We cover why "l ... Show More
25m 13s
Jul 24
How to Speak Up with Confidence ft. Tori Kelly
Have you ever talked yourself out of speaking before you even opened your mouth? I think a lot of us have. We convince ourselves that everyone else is smarter, more experienced, or has something more valuable to say. So we stay quiet. The problem is, the more you do that, the eas ... Show More
1h 6m
Oct 2025
How to Handle Hard Conversations Without Shutting Down
When conversations get uncomfortable, it’s easy to check out, deflect, or shut down. In this episode, Dora reflects on learning to “stay” in safe but difficult moments and offers mindful practices—like pausing, breathing, and naming what’s true — to stay grounded and connected. L ... Show More
5m 25s
Feb 2016
The Most Attractive Way to Initiate (and Exit) a Conversation
When you’re out socially, one of the worst feelings is to be approached and feel like you’re “trapped” in a conversation. Today, I have some great tips, both for body language and what you can actually say, to gracefully enter and politely exit a conversation. I’ll even share a t ... Show More
6m 13s
Feb 2024
Ep 37 How to Interrupt Conversations Confidently and Respectfully in English
<p>Interrupting a conversation can feel tricky, especially in a professional setting. </p>
<p>In this episode, we’ll cover strategies for interrupting politely and professionally in English, whether in meetings, presentations, or casual work conversations. </p>
<p>Learn key phras ... Show More
25m 5s
May 2025
How to Get What You Want Every Time: 3 Steps to Negotiate Anything With Anyone
<p>Right now, there’s something you want. </p><p>Maybe you need help at home, more support from your partner, or it’s time to set a boundary at work. </p><p>But you’re avoiding the conversation. Why? Because it feels hard. You don’t want conflict, you don’t want to upset anyone, ... Show More
1h 24m