You’re in a conversation, and things get heated. You want to make your point—but so do they.
Suddenly, it feels like a battle. And if you "win," what have you really won?
In this episode, I’m sharing 3 truths that will change how you communicate—for good.
These simple mindsets will help you stay grounded, connect more deeply, and navigate tough conversati ... Show More
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Harvard Happiness Professor: Do You Know the Meaning of Your Life?
Have you ever felt like life is moving fast, you’re doing everything right, but something still feels off? In this episode, I sit down with Arthur Brooks, a behavioral scientist at Harvard University, to talk about why achievement doesn’t always bring fulfillment, how busyness ca ... Show More
1h 38m
Mar 24
Be More Direct in 3 Sentences
Most people say they want to be more direct, but when the moment comes, they start telling stories, overexplaining, or hoping the other person reads their mind. In this episode, I break down what being direct actually sounds like and why customer service conversations are one of ... Show More
19m 49s
Mar 17
Weak Boundaries Sound Like This
If you struggle to say no, you might not have a boundary problem—you might have an overexplaining problem. In this episode, I break down why giving too many reasons weakens your boundaries, turns your no into a negotiation, and makes it easier for people to push past your limits. ... Show More
22m 3s
Jan 2025
[Q&A] How Do I Stop Forgetting Words in Spanish Conversations? ♫ 220
In this episode, Tamara Marie responds to listener Jo-Anne’s challenges with forgetting words and feeling nervous speaking Spanish with adults. Tamara shares actionable tips for consistent practice, reducing anxiety, and building fluency.In this episode, she covers:Daily Practice ... Show More
23m 54s
Oct 2025
205. Truths About Love We Don't Like Hearing (But Need To) w/ Jillian Turecki
In this episode, I sit down with author and relationship coach Jillian Turecki to talk about the hard truths of love, why it really begins with you, and what changes when you stop outsourcing certainty and start meeting your own needs. We get into the “six human needs” as a simpl ... Show More
45m 54s