Ever been caught off guard by a question that feels too personal, invasive, or just plain inappropriate?
You’ve probably found yourself scrambling for the right way to respond—without getting flustered or defensive.
Good news: You don’t have to answer those questions, and you don’t have to let them derail your confidence.
In this episode, I’m breaking down ... Show More
Sep 15
How to Shut Down Someone Trying to Provoke You
Some conversations test your patience. Others test your character. In this call-in episode, I answer your questions about staying calm when emotions run high, setting boundaries with the people you love, handling conflict with confidence, and responding without losing yourself. H ... Show More
29m 58s
Sep 11
Finance Expert: How You Talk About Money Matters Ft. Vivian Tu
Money might be one of the hardest conversations we avoid having. In this episode, I sit down with money expert Vivian Tu to talk about why money feels so uncomfortable, how the way we grew up shapes our financial habits, and how to have better conversations about money with your ... Show More
54m 49s
Sep 9
3 Ways To Avoid Manipulators
Manipulation works when someone convinces you that their reaction is your responsibility. In this episode, I break down how to recognize manipulative behavior, why it can be hardest to see in the people closest to you, and what to do when someone uses guilt, pressure, fear, or ob ... Show More
19m 32s
Mar 2025
Can they ask that? How to handle illegal job interview questions
What should you do if an interviewer asks you a question that feels… off? Maybe it’s about your age, marital status, or even your health. In many places, these types of questions are actually illegal - but they still happen more often than you’d think.This week, Sarah and Emma br ... Show More
26m 40s
May 2025
MIND YOUR BUSINESS: Unpacking Unsolicited Advice
Have you ever gotten advice that made you question your whole life choices? This week, we’re unpacking unsolicited advice, the kind no one asked for, yet somehow shows up. From the well-meaning auntie with a PhD in your personal life to the friend who’s projecting more than suppo ... Show More
42m 7s
Nov 2018
220 - 3 Tips to Starting a Conversation (and Defusing Awkwardness)
It’s the eternal question: how to start a conversation in a way that’s not creepy (“You have such beautiful lips,”) an overshare (“Ugh, this thong is way too tight,”) or weird (“Do you like ham?”) This week, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen walks us through how to start a ... Show More
10m 43s
