013 SP How to Stop Avoiding Conflict

574. It doesn't start with a bruise. It starts with devotion that slowly becomes suffocation. The Netflix documentary Death of the Pastor's Wife, released August 26, 2026, has put coercive control back into the national conversation — a pattern of behavior that is now more common ... Show More

573. You have a full life. People who love you. A calendar that barely has room to breathe. And somehow, underneath all of it, you still feel alone. Today Dr. Judy Ho unpacks the loneliness that nobody talks about — the kind that lives inside a full life — why it happens, what it ... Show More

572. If you were ever told you were too sensitive, too intense, or that you feel things too much — this episode is for you. The Highly Sensitive Person trait affects 15–30% of the population, shows up in over 100 animal species, and has measurable differences on brain scans. It i ... Show More

Do you run away from your problems? Maybe you give up on them? Or do you try to suppress them? In this episode, we talk about how we deal with our issues and conflict, how we can improve, and where it might come from. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad ... Show More

<p>You’re probably trying to understand why it is your partner does not engage in conflict or worse, they walk away when a conflict begins. What can even be a little more confusing as when they return without discussing the problem at all; pretending like it never happened in the ... Show More

It's normal to avoid conflict. But if you approach conflict as problem-solving, it might not be so bad. Here's how to turn a fight into a constructive brainstorming session. (This episode originally ran in August 2020.) See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and ... Show More

<p>Avoiding stress and conflict when we're struggling is a natural reflex for many of us. Whether it's in our relationships, businesses, or family, avoiding stress and conflict is a common reaction. Ignoring the things we're struggling with might help us feel better in the moment ... Show More

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

Conflict is inevitable. Here's how to respond to it. To learn more about finding true happiness, check out our bestselling book, NEW HAPPY: Getting Happiness Right in a World That's Got It Wrong! Available at www.thenewhappy.com/book 

In this episode, we talk about how to deal with difficult situations and problems. Difficult situations and problems are a part of life. We all go through them. The key is not to avoid them but to learn how to deal with them in a way that doesn't stress us out or make the situati ... Show More

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 conv ... Show More

Have you ever avoided dealing with a problem, hoping it would just go away on its own? I know I have -- and I have a WILD story to share with you about what happens when we do this.Join me this week to understand why problem avoidance is so tempting but so counterproductive. You’ ... Show More

<p>In today&apos;s episode, I&apos;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