Mar 15
Jantelagen: What a Swedish Flatmate Taught Me about Fitting In versus Standing Out
There's an unwritten rule in Swedish culture called the Law of Jante: Don't think you're special. Don't stand out. Blend in. It’s the opposite of American individualism – and both sides have a shadow. In this episode, I explore what a Swedish flatmate, living in Italy, and years ... Show More
11m 29s
Dec 2024
The Truth about Mr. Darcy + Nonviolent Communication Tips for Conflict Resolution
<p>Mr. Darcy has been on my mind this week. Not because he’s the fantasy of so many women, but because I finally read <em>Pride and Prejudice</em>, and discovered something shocking (to me) about him. </p><p><br/></p><p>I’d always thought of Mr. Darcy as this tall, brooding, misu ... Show More
15m 9s
Oct 2025
Being Nice Won’t Save You in Difficult Conversations
Being nice won’t save you — especially in conflict. Too often, we think if we’re agreeable enough, people will treat us better or listen more. But that’s not how it works. In this episode, I talk about why “nice” people often get steamrolled in difficult conversations, the differ ... Show More
21m 18s
May 2025
The Good Girl rebellion: How to stop caring if you’re likeable
Fearne’s been thinking a lot lately about how much of her life she’s spent people pleasing as a result of wanting to be liked. So today, how to break free from the ‘good girl’ your family, friends, colleagues, and society expect you to be...In this episode –-Louise Redknapp clari ... Show More
44m 36s
Sep 2024
S2, Ep 9 Friendship Therapy: Friendship Boundaries - how rupture in friendship can help us break our own patterns
Welcome back to Friendship Therapy, the podcast in which we look at friendships through a therapeutic lens.
This week, Emma is joined by Scott, a man who, now in his 40s, has experienced a sudden turnover in the friends he made in his 20s.
A repeating pattern of rupture and loss ... Show More
51m 14s
Jul 2020
Marital Economics in Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice”
An advantageous marriage is Elizabeth Bennet’s only potential escape from a foolish mother, a disinterested father, three very silly sisters, and a house that’s entailed away to her idiotic cousin Mr. Collins. But she turns down fabulously wealthy Mr. Darcy because he’s prideful— ... Show More
1h 20m
Mar 2025
The Public Speaking Expert: This Speaking Mistake Makes People Ignore You! These Small Mistakes Make You Unlikeable!
Speaking with confidence isn’t a gift, it’s a skill - Vinh Giang reveals the blueprint to mastering the art of communication
Vinh Giang is an award-winning entrepreneur, part-magician, and full time communication coach. He runs masterclasses and has helped thousands of people im ... Show More
2h 27m
Do you ever feel like people are too blunt – or not direct enough? Do you live by the clock, or are you free with your schedule? Do you like to cut to the chase and get to work, or do you need to warm up first? These are not just individual preferences – they are cultural norms. In this episode, I explore why we are the way we are, and what happens when diff ... Show More
<p class="p1">Today, we will discuss the famous book "<strong>Pride and Prejudice</strong>" by Jane Austen. This story takes us back to a time of good manners, love, and society in the 19th century.</p> <p class="p1">Get the transcript on my website: <a href= "https://speakenglis ... Show More
