Blue jeans have been in fashion for a very long time. How did that happen? After all, they started out as work clothes. This episode begins by exploring the origins of jeans and how they became so popular. Source: James Sullivan, author of Jeans: A Cultural History of an American Icon (https://amzn.to/2F0wyID)
How often have you looked back on a conversation ... Show More
Jul 2021
Using Body Language, Nonverbal Cues To Get The Truth: The Behavior Panel Part 1
In one of his favorite episodes of the Phil in the Blanks podcast, Dr. Phil brings together The Behavior Panel: behavioral and body language experts, who break down the clues and signals we give one another and explain how to interpret body language and understand human behavior. ... Show More
39m 55s
Jul 2021
How To Look For Behavioral Patterns And What Self-Pity Tells Us About People: The Behavior Panel Part 2
Dr. Phil continues his discussion with The Behavior Panel: body language and behavioral authorities, Scott Rouse, Greg Hartley, Mark Bowden, and Chase Hughes in part two of one of his favorite episodes. Together, they discuss how to look for behavioral patterns, what self-pity ca ... Show More
41m 59s
Oct 2020
Alex Jamieson & Bob Gower | How to Have Hard Conversations
<p>Question - how do you talk to friends, family, colleagues, and acquaintances about things that matter - hard things - in a way that leads to each person being seen, heard, acknowledged, and treated with dignity? How do you get to a resolution, and sidestep the hurt, the woundi ... Show More
1h 9m
Apr 2021
Why you should talk to strangers, with Gillian Sandstrom, PhD, and Jon Levy
Despite the fact that so many people profess to dislike making small talk, it turns out that talking to strangers and acquaintances can actually strengthen our mental health and enrich our lives. What do we gain from meeting new people? What have we been missing out on this past ... Show More
41m 46s
Nov 2023
656: How to Understand People Better, with Heather Younger
Heather Younger: The Art of Active Listening Heather Younger is an experienced international keynote speaker, best-selling author, CEO, and Founder of Employee Fanatix. Known as The Employee Whisperer, Heather harnesses humor, warmth, and an instant relatability to engage and upl ... Show More
37m 53s
May 2024
How Can We Be More Effective With Language?
Have you ever wondered what’s up with double negation, the history of gender neutral pronouns, or why swearing is taboo? Then get ready for this week’s guest, linguist Anne Curzan! Anne and Jonathan talk about how the English language has evolved since the 1300s and how our words ... Show More
53m 20s
Mar 2024
How to Make New Habits Stick, Why You Can’t Break Old Habits and The Secret to Great Communication with Charles Duhigg #436
My philosophy as a doctor has always been connect first, educate second. People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care. And this goes for all relationships, not just doctor-patient.
Good communication is something we’d all like to master. And today’s gues ... Show More
2h 23m