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”Ask Leslie” Part 2: Speaking Up in a Destructive Relationship
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Content provided by Leslie Vernick. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Leslie Vernick or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
In this episode, Leslie & Julie discuss the following listener questions/topics:
- How does staying calm help others see their own behavior more clearly?
- What distinguishes appropriate reactions from inappropriate ones?
- How should one handle a spouse who insists on arguing in front of children?
- What advice can you provide for overcoming the fear of speaking up and handling criticism?
- How can one respond to a spouse who uses profanity and initiates fights?
- What strategies can be employed to address criticism and communication shutdowns?
- How do you balance assertiveness with expressing love in a relationship?
- How does personal healing and growth impact communication patterns?
- What steps can one take to recognize control and choose battles wisely?
- How can difficult conversations be handled in a productive and empathetic manner?
- How do you address resistance to feedback and constructive criticism in relationships?
RESOURCES: Walking in Core Strength: www.leslievernick.com/strength
120 episodes
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Manage episode 376193721 series 3354328
Content provided by Leslie Vernick. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Leslie Vernick or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
In this episode, Leslie & Julie discuss the following listener questions/topics:
- How does staying calm help others see their own behavior more clearly?
- What distinguishes appropriate reactions from inappropriate ones?
- How should one handle a spouse who insists on arguing in front of children?
- What advice can you provide for overcoming the fear of speaking up and handling criticism?
- How can one respond to a spouse who uses profanity and initiates fights?
- What strategies can be employed to address criticism and communication shutdowns?
- How do you balance assertiveness with expressing love in a relationship?
- How does personal healing and growth impact communication patterns?
- What steps can one take to recognize control and choose battles wisely?
- How can difficult conversations be handled in a productive and empathetic manner?
- How do you address resistance to feedback and constructive criticism in relationships?
RESOURCES: Walking in Core Strength: www.leslievernick.com/strength
120 episodes
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