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Andy and Jeff talk about Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders' press conferences from mini camp and whether or not they were satisfied with the comments from the QBs

Michael Kohan  Elevate Life Project:  Mindfulness | Spirituality | Success | Personal Growth Episode: Unleashing Your True Voice: Mastering Communication Styles What's your true purpose?  Free Quiz by visiting https://elevatelifeproject.com/purpose  If you liked this Podcast, please subscribe and write us a review.  This is what helps us stand out, so more people can find this show.  To Write us a Review please open up this Podcast in the your app  on your computer and search for Living Life on Purpose https://elevatelifeproject.com/podcast  Show Notes: 4 Communication Styles (and Why Assertive Communication Changes Everything) The script explains four communication styles—passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, and assertive—and why many people unknowingly rely on the wrong one. Passive communicators avoid conflict by staying quiet, which builds resentment; aggressive communicators dominate to get what they want but damage trust; passive-aggressive communicators avoid direct conflict while creating tension through silence, sarcasm, or delay. Assertive communication is presented as the healthiest approach: speaking honestly, asking for needs, and setting boundaries while respecting others, which builds authentic relationships. The script emphasizes that communication styles are learned and can be changed through awareness—noticing patterns like staying silent, exploding, or saying yes when you mean no—so you can choose honesty, directness, and respect to improve relationships, confidence, and self-expression.   00:00 Four Communication Styles 00:08 Passive Communication 00:25 Aggressive Communication 00:42 Passive Aggressive Behavior 01:01 Assertive Communication 01:26 You Can Change 01:37 Building Self Awareness 01:57 Transform Your Relationships   #Communication #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #Assertiveness #EmotionalIntelligence #SelfAwareness #ProfessionalDevelopment #Mindset #WorkplaceWellness #CareerGrowth  

In this episode, I'm joined by psychotherapist, relationship expert, and Psychology Today blogger Tonya Lester to talk about her empowering new book, Pushback: Live, Love, and Work with Others Without Losing Yourself.If you tend to avoid conflict, over-accommodate others, or struggle to speak up for what you need, this conversation offers a refreshing and deeply practical perspective on assertiveness. Tonya shares why being “difficult” — not cruel or combative, but clear, honest, and self-respecting — is often essential for building healthier relationships and a more authentic life.Together, we explore the hidden costs of people pleasing, the ways women are often conditioned to prioritize harmony over honesty, and how learning to “rock the boat” can actually create deeper connection and self-trust.In this episode, Tonya dicusses:00:47 Harmony Trap Explained02:15 Why Women Disappear03:52 How This Pattern Formed05:41 Home Labor Inequality09:23 Pandemic Pressure Test10:51 Whose Time Matters12:41 Why Speaking Up Feels Hard18:13 Guilt and Anger Permission19:53 Shock Absorber Behavior21:26 Weather Vane Emotions24:21 Honesty Builds Intimacy30:31 Scripts for Hard Talks32:53 Couples Therapy Ice Bath34:32 Where to Find TonyaVisit Tonya's website________NEW PODCAST! Realms of Curiosity with Sarah & Wendy (available in audio and video):Realms of Curiosity with Sarah & Wendy podcastRealms of Curiosity podcast on youtubeBECOME YOUR OWN SHAMAN Introductory Online CourseFor more information about Wendy's new visionary fiction book, Raven's Daughter, or to purchase a copy, visit Three Worlds PressVisit Wendy's website to learn more about the the Harmonic Egg®  Lucid Cafe episodes by topic  Listen to Lucid Cafe on YouTube   ★ Support this podcast ★

Elbridge Colby argues that Beijing has abandoned its "hide and bide" approach for a more assertive, aggressive posture. China's most effective strategy to achieve regional dominance is a focused and sequential plan designed to undermine confidence in U.S. leadership. By targeting vulnerable but significant coalition members, China aims to demonstrate the coalition's hollowness without precipitating a costly total war. Colby argues that targeting a U.S.-linked partner like Taiwan is strategically superior for Beijing, as it serves as a "canary in the coal mine" for U.S. credibility, forcing other regional states to consider cutting deals with China. (3/8)

7/16: Scott Harold analyzes Prime Minister Takaichi's "proactive pacifism" and assertive regional security efforts. She must manage domestic concerns over a weakening yen and a declining population while shifting resources to defense.1643

Dave Flemming joins The Roast after Bryce Eldridge made his 2026 debut, and talked about a more assertive and aggressive Tony Vitello

2ème volet sur ce thème :Réactivité : Pourquoi le réflexe de correction et l'incapacité à lâcher prise sont-ils fréquents chez les autistes (et les TDAH) ?Vérité : comment concilier honnêteté et respect de l'autre ?Effet de loupe des réseaux : Pourquoi ne voit-on que les profils les plus engagés ou en colère ?Les 5 phases du rétablissement : Du choc à la paix intérieure.6 pistes pour apaiser les choses : Zones d'apprentissage, droit à l'erreur, validation des émotions - les siennes et celles de notre proche, identifier les pensées automatiques, identification aux pairsPoids de l'invalidation : Pourquoi le diagnostic est souvent une libération après des années à se sentir « cassé ».Episode Identité autiste 1Episode Pourquoi on tourne en boucle sur un sujet ?Episode Théorie polyvagaleProgramme de psychoéducation Auti CAPProgramme de psychoéducation Assertive. Les 5 étapes du rétablissementEtude : Impact of a positive autism identity and autistic community solidarity on social anxiety and mental healthLivre : L'expérience autiste, les voix silenciées finalement entendues

Yannick returns to the podcast now his son has been with him for a year.  He talks about how assertive he and his husband were with all the agencies involved in their child's adoption.  They pushed back against a checklist approach and advocated for their child's individual needs. Yannick's previous podcast    

Eric Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign was a ticking time bomb, and the Democrats knew it. They've denied it, but come on, are we really supposed to believe that a story that was kicking around in 2019 and set to break in Politico did not reach the ears of Nancy Pelosi? The question isn't whether they knew, but why they did nothing about it and essentially let Swalwell loose upon the world with access to Snapchat and hotel rooms.Swalwell was one of Pelosi's protoges, a foot soldier for the party bosses who decided Donald Trump should never lead this country, no matter the election outcome. They convicted him on Inauguration Day, then spent the next four years finding the crime. The biggest and most embarrassing of these was Russiagate, where Swalwell played a starring role. They knew Trump would not be removed from office, but they decided to wait out the clock, waste his time and ours, with a phony scandal that, to this day, has never been adequately addressed by legacy media or the Democrats. They just moved on to the next thing and the next thing and the next thing, and all the while, there was Swalwell doing everything right. There he was on Impeachment Number 2, saying all the things, drawing all of the conclusions, pushing all of the hysteria. For his efforts, Swalwell was beloved by celebrities like Robert De Niro, late-night comics like Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert. For a time, he was like Icarus, soaring as one of the Democrats' shining stars. No wonder he thought he should be next in line to lead California now that Gavin Newsom is running for president. All that's required of him is that he be someone who can take on Trump. But Icarus flamed out. In the past week, we watched a political hit that has to be among the cleanest and most efficient on record. One minute, he was leading in the polls — the next, he was dropping out and resigning from Congress. Swalwell never had a chance. Powerful forces that will never be known wanted him out because there was a good chance the “open secret” that dogged him for years would drop, handing California to the Republicans. It would be another nightmare on par with Biden's debate disaster. There was no way the Democrats were going to let that happen.Swalwell never saw it coming. He assumed he had risen to the level of being a valued member of the “resistance.” But he clearly doesn't know the Democrats very well. If they could force the President of the United States out of running for a second term for the good of the party, they could do it to anyone.What Did the Democrats Know and When Did They Know ItSwalwell had survived the Right's favorite lurid tale of the Chinese Spy Fang Fang, along with the rumor he'd passed gas during a cable news spot. But in 2019, a woman tipped off a Politico reporter that Swalwell was engaged in inappropriate sexual activity with young women while in Congress. Icarus took flight and attempted to run for president. But for unknown reasons, he dropped out.And then, inexplicably, the reporter dropped the story. Why would they drop the story? Maybe because they lost their appetite for taking down Democrats after the Al Franken debacle, where Franken was pushed out by the most prominent Democrats, like Chuck Schumer, Kamala Harris, Elizabeth Warren, and Bernie Sanders, with no chance to defend himself against what were flimsy charges at best.As Matt Taibbi writes in Racket:Democrats tripped over each other to denounce Franken, with 32 Senators calling for his resignation on Dec. 6, 2017. Digital stones flew from Minnesotan Amy Klobuchar, ex-presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, and future VP Kamala Harris, among others:The Franken story would sting by 2019, following a redemption piece by Jane Mayer in The New Yorker. No one wanted to do that again, so maybe they figured they'd let the Swalwell story pass. The bigger reason was that the Democrats had one objective in 2019, and it wasn't to take out the guy who was key in Trump's impeachment and Russiagate, but to take out Trump himself. It was an all-hands-on-deck kind of moment, and no reporter would have wanted to be caught dead helping Trump and hurting the Democrats. That's also why they ignored the story in 2024 of Kamala Harris' husband Dougie who allegedly slapped a woman so hard she spun around. Like so many other stories that could hurt Democrats, including Joe Biden's cognitive decline, they said nothing, lest they hurt the “resistance.” It was also 2019 when a group of women came forward to accuse Joe Biden of inappropriate touching. No one seemed all that interested in pushing it to the point where Biden would drop out. He denied it, and everyone gave him a pass. Even when Biden was accused of sexual assault by Tara Reade, most in the press wouldn't touch it. But one person did. Megyn Kelly. Kamala Harris was among those who leaned into the accusations, but that would not stop Biden from choosing her as his VP. Like the good Democrat I was, I tried to discredit Tara Reade, along with the rest of the accusers. I, too, had been burned by the Al Franken story and was disgusted with how the Democrats behaved, and like most people, I was getting exhausted by the Me Too movement and the lack of due process. In our minds, this was too serious a moment. We had to defeat Trump. Everything else would have to be sidelined. I always thought that the harassment charges against Biden were less about Me Too and more about pushing the old man out of the race so that a more progressive candidate might take his spot. Reade, for instance, was a devout supporter of Bernie Sanders, and just before she accused him of assault, she and everyone else on the progressive Left were hoping for a miracle.Is that what happened with the Swalwell story, too? Something about it just doesn't add up. It was too clean, too well planned, too easy. It makes me wonder who was really pulling the strings. For the second time, he tried to fly too close to the sun and run for higher office, and for the second time, dropped out, but this time, there won't be any coming back. As Taibbi writes:Which brings us to Swalwell. The accusations are extremely serious. Another woman came forward alleging he drugged her, lured her to a hotel, raped her, and choked her to unconsciousness. “I thought I died,” Lonna Drewes said. Taken with two accusations of sex with women “too intoxicated to consent,” the stories sound more like a developing serial murderer than someone merely guilty of being raised on Bob Hope jokes. Still, Swalwell's political demise reads like a repeat of the Franken tale, only with context issues amplified a hundredfold, and Epstein playing the role of Weinstein.With Franken, it took weeks for Democrats to denounce him. With Swalwell it happened overnight, and accusers are already being called “survivors,” as in the Democratic Women's Caucus announcing, “We stand with survivors.” The writer in me dislikes the appropriation of a word that means “remaining alive where others have died,” but it is true these women might prove to be “survivors” of something, but what? At this early stage of inquiry, “survivors” functions as a turbocharged version of “Believe all women,” in which the possibility of disbelief is linguistically eliminated.But time is the point. Time means another candidate can build a campaign and beat the Republican in California. That's the hangover from 2024, and it's why I don't believe any of this happened organically. Who ordered the hit?The story goes something like this: two progressive female influencers caught wind of a whisper network, with rumors swirling about Swalwell's sexual proclivities. How this information found its way to them is not yet known. Will anyone ask or investigate? Probably not. Some of it came from their friends, and that was more than enough to start an amateur investigation, one that will probably find its way to a TV movie near you. Think: Woodward and Bernstein or Kantor and Twohey, the women who broke the Harvey Weinstein story that kicked off Me Too. Now, instead of reporters, we have influencers. To hear them tell it, they believed their best bet was to take the story to CNN, where their staff could fact-check it and, more importantly, make it legal. One is Cheyenne Hunt, who calls herself the first Gen-Z woman to run for Congress, though she did not win. Assertive and confident, Hunt has the influencer game down. She also carries with her the certainty of the Gen-Z woman who does not believe in due process and thinks every man is a predator until proven innocent. Just asking a woman for her phone number could be a reportable offense. To her, Swalwell was a dangerous moderate who was pro-Israel and too sympathetic to and supportive of ICE. These are red lines for the new Democratic Party's progressive wing, especially in a big state like California. The other is Arielle Fodor, also known as Mrs. Frazzled, who is known for talking baby talk to Trump and his supporters to an irritating degree, but that is why she is popular on TikTok.Fodor seems to be the type who would Vote Blue No Matter Who and probably would not be motivated to take down Swalwell unless she was encouraged to do so. Her story is nearly identical to Hunt's:It's an awfully strange coincidence that they began mobilizing efforts to break the story in March, and by April, they were out on social media with it. If Swalwell were a valued member of the progressive Left, if they thought he would fight for Medicare for All, defunding the police, abandoning Israel, and transing the kids, would they have pulled this off? I doubt it.What seems more likely to me is that they were egged on by unseen forces that were doing the hard job of pushing the accusers in the right direction and nudging the story ever closer to the surface, you know, like Deep Throat in All the President's Men? The same forces on the progressive Left that wanted Biden out in 2020 could also be in play here. He looks a lot like the kind of candidate the Democrats say they want and need - someone who can attract the working-class white men all over the country. But for these women and the progressive Left, there is one candidate better suited to fight for what they care about most: Katie Porter. Both influencers have been seen in photos with her, and Porter and Hunt are both affiliated with the same law school.Porter denies any direct involvement, but then again, why would that even need to be said? There is no doubt that Cheyenne Hunt and Arielle Fodor look to be the party's future, not just as influencers or as women, but as people who are willing to go this far to steer the ship in the right direction. Hunt, in particular, seems committed to rooting out all of the sex pests in Congress, and what better way to make a name for herself? All the Congressman's D*ck PicsThe Swalwell story unfolded straight out of the writers' room of a Lifetime movie where all women are victims, and all men are predators. How could anyone, much less a white male politician, much less a Democrat, send Snapchats of his Johnson to a Gen-Z staffer post Me Too? Maybe he did it because no one would believe anyone could be that stupid. Maybe he did it because Snapchat deletes the photos, and it's his word against theirs. Maybe he did it because the thrill of it outweighed the risk. Was he a predator? Were these consensual? Me Too demands we do not ask.Most of the victims tell the same story we heard hundreds, if not thousands, of times in the old days of Me Too. How a hungry young woman looking for employment opportunities is lured into a trap, only to have their friendly conversation devolve into a cheap proposition for sex. The woman is always portrayed as a non-consenting partner, someone who didn't flirt back in any way, and was just suddenly hit with an offensive image.That's always been the biggest problem with the Me Too movement. It is held in the court of public opinion, and those accused have no way to defend themselves. Because both sides - Left and Right - are invested in Swalwell taking a fall, no one really bothers with the specifics. He did it, that's all. Why, for instance, did one of the victims claim Swalwell assaulted her in 2019, only to go back and get drunk with him in 2024 and claim the same thing happened again? Is that assault, or is that bad choices? Doesn't matter, don't ask. I'm not defending Eric Swalwell. I feel about him the way Matt Taibbi does when he writes: I can't stand Eric Swalwell. A leading torchbearer in Russiagate lore, he's always carried himself with an air of oozy self-satisfaction unusual even in a politician. I remember wondering if Swalwell was Latin for “Stubble Lizard.”But the Democrats have managed to do the impossible. They've made me almost pity the guy. He thought he was doing everything right. He told all the lies they told him to tell. He helped build the very machine that would later devour him. But something about this hit feels too orchestrated and perhaps sets a dangerous precedent. Even guys like Swalwell deserve the benefit of the doubt, even if he never offered it to Trump. Swalwell almost committed the perfect crime. He painted himself as an advocate for women, all the while allegedly going through them like a box of See's Candies. If it's true that he drugged and raped women, lock him up, lock him up. But if all of this was over consensual flirting, regrettable sex, and mutual Spapchats, then he's the dumbest man on the planet.Swalwell is finally learning who the Democrats really are and that life comes at you fast. Unfortunately for him, he wasn't squeaky clean enough, or well-behaved enough, or smart enough to keep it in his pants. He should never have tried to fly that high, at least not with so much baggage weighing him down.// This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sashastone.com/subscribe

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Amy is feeling full of anticipation and Kat is feeling confused by a couple of things. In addition to Amy opening up about her hormone journey (including a rice-sized yam pellet that’s now in her hip), she also shares some details about her recent break up. Plus, they go over the adverb habit that is quietly watering down things you say (therefore making you less assertive!) and habits that are making people look unprofessional. Get some Feeling Things merch by clicking HERE! (FeelingThingsPodcast.com) Sign up for the Feeling Things newsletter HERE! Watch us on Youtube HERE! Call and leave a voicemail: 877-207-2077 Email: heythere@feelingthingspodcast.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Van Buren // threecordstherapy.com // @KatVanburenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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If you're avoiding boundaries because you don't want to seem selfish, this will flip the script. Healthy boundaries can create more emotional intimacy, reduce unhealthy feelings, and stop the burnout and stress spiral. So many kind, caring people get stuck in a pattern of saying yes when they really mean no. They're not weak, and they're not doing anything “wrong.” They're often afraid of conflict, afraid of disappointing someone, or afraid of losing a relationship. And that fear can pull you into the people pleasing cycle: over-giving, exhaustion, resentment, and eventually that sharp “No” that comes out of nowhere and leaves everyone feeling hurt. In this episode of the Love, Happiness and Success Podcast, we're talking about how to set boundaries in a way that protects your relationships instead of damaging them. You'll learn what healthy boundaries in relationships actually look like, why boundaries are not about controlling anyone else's behavior, and how to set a boundary with clarity and kindness — even when someone else has big feelings about it. If you've been wondering how to stop people pleasing, or you're trying to figure out what are healthy boundaries in a relationship, this is a practical place to start. As you listen, notice where you've been making your needs smaller to keep the peace, and what might change if your boundaries became an act of love for both of you. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Why Boundaries Protect Relationships 04:26 Why Setting Boundaries Feels So Hard 06:45 The People-Pleasing Cycle 11:19 The Paradox: Boundaries Create Intimacy 15:53 Passive, Aggressive, and Assertive Communication 18:10 The Real Secret to Healthy Boundaries 27:36 Requests vs Boundaries 36:40 How to Start Practicing Boundaries 39:06 The 3-Step Boundary Process 45:46 What Their Reaction Tells You About The Relationship 50:36 Resources and Next Steps If this episode is hitting close to home, maybe you're recognizing people pleasing patterns, or noticing how hard it's been to set boundaries in a relationship, I want to offer you something that can make this easier. You can book your free consultation with Growing Self as a kind of “first step” for yourself. It's private, secure, and only takes a couple of minutes. You'll answer three quick questions so we can help you find the right support and match you with the best counselor or coach for what you're working on. If you're practicing setting healthy boundaries in relationships, you don't have to do it alone. xoxo, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby Growing Self Special thanks to this month's sponsors of Love, Happiness, and Success: Shopify: The all-in-one platform to build and grow your online business. Explore exclusive listener discounts at shopify.com/lhs Working Genius founder Patrick Lencioni is on a mission to create self understanding and connection by helping people understand their genius and that of others. Listen to our conversation, then discover your strengths and get 20% off with code LHS at workinggenius.com Strawberry.me — Career coaching that helps you gain clarity, build a strategic plan, and take confident steps toward the career you want with expert support. Get 50% off your first coaching session at strawberry.me/LHS

“Honesty doesn't have to be brutal. Honesty can be compassionate. Honesty can be respectful.” -Dr. Cory NewmanEpisode OverviewIn this episode, host Dr. Jennifer Reid sits down with Dr. Cory Newman, PhD to explore how the core principles of cognitive behavioral therapy can be woven into our everyday communication with partners, friends, family, coworkers, and even ourselves. What begins as a conversation about therapy technique quickly becomes a practical guide to navigating disagreements, setting boundaries, and showing up more compassionately in all our relationships.Throughout the conversation, Dr. Reid draws connections to her book Guilt Free: Reclaiming Your Life from Unreasonable Expectations (Penguin Life, 2026), which examines how guilt—particularly for women—shapes our communication patterns, our willingness to set boundaries, and our capacity for self-compassion.15 Key Takeaways (Dr. Newman had so many life-changing recommendations, we wanted to make sure you could read about them even if you didn't have time to listen!)1. The Three Pillars of CBTDr. Newman describes CBT as resting on three foundational principles: * A supportive therapeutic alliance* A deep understanding of the patient's lived experience (including cultural and sociological factors)* The development of practical coping skills. These skills promote agency and problem-solving rather than hopelessness and helplessness.CBT Connection: The cognitive behavioral model emphasizes that thoughts, behaviors, and emotions are interconnected. By shifting how we think and what we do, we can change how we feel (Beck, 1979).2. Communication Is Both Internal and ExternalWe tend to think of communication as what we say to others, but Dr. Newman emphasizes that internal dialogue matters just as much. CBT helps people talk to themselves more compassionately, constructively, and hopefully. That same skill then translates outward into better interpersonal communication.He also distinguishes between expressive communication (how we speak) and receptive communication (how we listen), both of which are essential to healthy relationships.Guilt Free Connection: In Guilt Free, Dr. Reid explores how harsh internal dialogue, especially the relentless voice of “I should be doing more,” fuels excessive guilt. Learning to communicate with yourself compassionately is the first step toward breaking free from unreasonable expectations.3. Start with IntentEvery meaningful conversation benefits from a clear, positive intent: to boost morale, to connect, to offer something useful, to communicate understanding. Dr. Newman suggests that even outside of therapy, we can adopt the mindset that our goal in any interaction is to leave the other person, and the relationship, in a better state than when we started.CBT Connection: Intentional communication is a behavioral intervention. By deliberately choosing our communicative goals before speaking, we interrupt automatic patterns that often lead to conflict (Beck, 1995).4. Validity + Utility: The Two-Part Test for What We SayDr. Newman introduces a powerful filter: before speaking, ask whether your comment has both validity (is it truthful?) and utility (is it useful?). Truth alone can be harsh. He pushes back on the idea of “brutal honesty.”Guilt Free Connection: The validity-utility framework directly parallels the guilt equation in Guilt Free, where guilt = our expectations (whether fair or not) minus our perceived reality. Often, guilt-driven communication passes the validity test but fails the utility test. For example, we may say things out of obligation that don't help ourselves or others.5. Intent vs. Impact: Naming the MismatchSometimes people don't mean to cause harm, but their words land that way. Dr. Newman recommends naming the gap directly: “I don't think you're trying to put me down, but the message you're sending sounds like a put-down.” This approach acknowledges the other person's good faith while still making room for your experience.CBT Connection: Distinguishing between intent and impact is central to cognitive restructuring. Cognitive distortions like mind-reading and personalization often cause us to assume malicious intent where there is none (Burns, 1980).6. Seek to Understand Before Problem-SolvingWhen someone is in distress, the instinct is often to jump straight to fixing. Dr. Newman advises leading with empathy instead: “If I were thinking the way you're describing, I'd be a nervous wreck too.” Validate first, then gently offer alternative perspectives. Problem-solving is more effective once the person feels heard.Guilt Free Connection: Dr. Reid describes a pattern she sees frequently, which is people, especially women, catastrophizing about situations and layering guilt on top. The compassionate validation Dr. Newman describes is exactly the antidote: honor the feeling, question the expectation.7. Turn Complaints into RequestsAlmost any complaint can be reframed as a request, and requests are far easier to hear. Instead of “You never reply to my voicemail messages,” try: “I'd really appreciate hearing from you, even briefly. It's hard for me when I don't hear from you.”CBT Connection: This reframing technique is a classic behavioral strategy in CBT. Converting complaints into constructive requests shifts the dynamic from blame to collaboration (Gottman & Silver, 1999).Guilt Free Connection: Dr. Reid explores how maladaptive guilt can be manipulative, such as when guilt-tripping replaces genuine requests, and relationships can suffer. Assertive communication (making requests without guilting) is key to breaking that cycle.8. Silence Fills Vacuums with AssumptionsWhen we avoid communication to spare someone's feelings—say, not RSVPing to avoid disappointing a friend—we leave a vacuum that the other person fills with their own assumptions, which are usually worse than reality. Dr. Newman advises speaking the reality, even when it's uncomfortable, because silence invites personalization and catastrophizing.Guilt Free Connection: In Guilt Free, Dr. Reid identifies avoidance as a common guilt-driven behavior: we don't say no because we don't want to disappoint, but the silence itself creates a bigger problem. Communicating honestly, even imperfectly, is almost always better than disappearing.9. Beware All-or-Nothing Thinking in CommunicationDr. Newman applies one of CBT's most foundational concepts, challenging black-and-white thinking, to our communication habits. You don't have to choose between long silences and a 90-minute heart-to-heart. A quick text saying “Thinking of you” is a powerful middle ground. He calls these “random acts of kindness through text,” which are small gestures that send a meta-message of care.CBT Connection: All-or-nothing thinking is one of the most common cognitive distortions identified in CBT. Recognizing and challenging it opens up a range of behavioral options we might not have considered (Beck, 1976).10. Match the Medium to the MessageText messaging is ideal for quick logistics and small kindnesses, but it strips away tone of voice and body language. Dr. Newman shares a vivid example of a patient whose text “I don't care” (meaning “I don't mind”) sparked a major argument with his girlfriend. For emotional or complicated conversations, choose a medium with more cues, such as phone, video, or in person.His rule of thumb: The more emotional and the more complicated the topic, the more cues are needed.11. The Gottman 20-Minute RuleDrawing on research by John and Julie Gottman, Dr. Newman describes how physiological arousal (elevated heart rate, fight-or-flight activation) makes productive conversation impossible. The Gottmans recommend taking a break during heated arguments and not resuming until at least 20 minutes after your heart rate returns to baseline.Dr. Newman applies this to everyday life: if you receive a message that makes you angry, wait until you've calmed down before responding. Otherwise, frustration will leak through even your most careful words.CBT Connection: Self-monitoring of physiological arousal is a core CBT skill. The Gottman research demonstrates that behavioral interventions (taking a break) must precede cognitive interventions (discussing the issue) when the body is in a threat state.12. Resolve to Resolve—Not to WinDr. Newman highlights one of the most destructive communication patterns: trying to win an argument rather than resolve it. He references the devastating scene in the film Marriage Story where two characters escalate insults in an attempt to out-hurt each other. When the goal shifts from understanding to victory, everyone loses.CBT Connection: The belief “I must convince the other person I'm right” is a cognitive distortion that fuels conflict. CBT teaches that making your point respectfully is already a success. Change in the other person may come later, or not at all, and that's okay (Newman, 2014).13. Never Go to Bed Angry? Not So Fast.Both Dr. Reid and Dr. Newman agree that while the spirit of this advice is sound (don't harbor resentment) the literal application can be harmful. Insisting on resolving a conflict when one partner is exhausted is destructive. The person who needs to sleep should be honored. The meta-message is: don't stonewall, but do respect each other's limits. Use a placeholder: “I want to talk this through, but right now I can't yet.”Guilt Free Connection: This scenario is a guilt trap in action. The pressure to resolve everything immediately often comes from guilt (“A good partner wouldn't go to bed angry”). Dr. Reid's framework encourages questioning whether that expectation is fair and giving yourself permission to rest.14. Setting Boundaries Without GuiltWhen repeated attempts at respectful communication are met with resistance, such as the same pressure, the same guilt trips, it's appropriate to set a firm boundary. Dr. Newman advises doing so with care: “I'd like to talk to you, but not under these conditions. When you can show some respect for what I've said, let me know.” You can walk away from that interaction knowing you handled it with integrity.Guilt Free Connection: Dr. Reid identifies “hyper-accountability,”the belief that we can and should control other people's emotional experience, as a major driver of excessive guilt, especially for women. Letting go of the need to make everyone feel okay is essential to healthy boundary-setting.15. Say the Positive Things Out LoudDr. Newman closes with a deceptively simple but powerful reminder: don't keep positive thoughts to yourself. If you have a compliment, give it. If you feel affection, express it. And one of his favorite tips: talk positively about people behind their back. It often gets back to them and can shift the entire tone of your relationships.CBT Connection: Behavioral activation, which involves increasing positive interactions and reinforcement, is a foundational CBT technique for improving mood and strengthening relationships (Lewinsohn, 1974).Thanks for reading A Mind of Her Own! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.About the GuestDr. Cory Newman, PhD is a professor of psychology in psychiatry and director of the Center for Cognitive Therapy at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also honorary faculty at the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, where he completed his postdoctoral training under the mentorship of Dr. Aaron Beck, a founding father of CBT. A founding fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, Dr. Newman has presented approximately 300 CBT workshops and seminars internationally and published over 100 articles and chapters. He is the author or co-author of six books. Fun connection: Dr. Newman is a highly accomplished pianist and has accompanied Dr. Reid for several of her vocal performances.References & Further ReadingCBT Foundations1. Beck, A. T. (1976). Cognitive Therapy and the Emotional Disorders. International Universities Press.2. Beck, J. S. (1995). Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Basics and Beyond. Guilford Press.3. Burns, D. D. (1980). Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy. William Morrow.Communication & Relationships4. Gottman, J. M. & Silver, N. (1999). The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. Crown.From the Guest6. Newman, C. F. (2014). Core Competencies in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. Routledge.From the Host7. Reid, J. (2026). Guilt Free: Reclaiming Your Life from Unreasonable Expectations. Penguin Life.(*Notes created from transcript with assistance from Claude AI and edited by author for clarity and accuracy.)A Mind of Her OwnHosted by Dr. Jennifer Reid, MDBoard-certified psychiatrist, author, and award-winning medical educatorjenniferreidmd.com | A Mind of Her Own on Substack@jenreidmd on Instagram and LinkedIn Also check out Dr. Reid's regular contributions to Psychology Today: Think Like a ShrinkSeeking a mental health provider? Try Psychology TodayNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255Dial 988 for mental health crisis supportSAMHSA's National Helpline - 1-800-662-HELP (4357)-a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.Disclaimer:The views expressed on this podcast reflect those of the host and guests, and are not associated with any organization or academic site. 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What you'll learn in this episode: ● Why hiring because of a “pain point” often creates bigger problems ● The danger of too many specialists too early in business ● How systems create consistency—and consistency creates momentum ● Why simplifying your business can increase profitability ● The real reason 50% of hires don't work out (and what to do about it) ● The SCARLET hiring framework: Self-starter, Competitive, Assertive, Relationship-based, Learning-based, Team player ● How removing friction in your processes leads to predictable success If you've ever felt capable but inconsistent in your income, this episode will show you how leadership, systems, and the right people close the gap between effort and results.

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Being assertive doesn't mean being pushy, aggressive, or domineering - but many corporate environments only show you that one style of leadership. In this episode, I teach you the two opposing styles of assertiveness: Pushing Down vs. Lifting Up. One erodes trust and damages your reputation over time. The other builds respect, inspires teams, and gets people to genuinely want to follow your lead - this is what I'm teaching you to do. You'll learn: Why "assertive" doesn't have to mean "aggressive" The Push Down vs. Lift Up framework for assertive leadership Why the aggressive style backfires (even for geniuses like Steve Jobs) 3 practical tactics to be assertive in a way that lifts others up How to inspire buy-in without forcing your ideas on people Why this style of assertiveness feels better for you AND your stakeholders   Links:   Free Assertiveness ebook: https://www.assertivenessebook.com/    Art of Speaking Up Academy waitlist: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/ 

I have been reading Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu's books and have found some very interesting concepts that have stood the test of time. These principle-driven ways of teachers and empowering the youth are inspiring to me as a youth worker. In this episode i discuss a concept called assertive discipline. A skill used by many coaches and leaders to keep their teams on task and on target, and engaged in their work.

You just have to be a good parent 30-40% of the time. According to the research, and parenting expert Maggie Dent.

Kelsey Blahnik, LCSW-S is a licensed clinical social worker and qualified supervisor serving Texas and Florida, specializing in trauma, OCD, anxiety, and caregiver burnout. She offers online therapy and supervision through her practice, The And Way™ Therapy, where she uses EMDR, IFS, ERP, and ACT alongside a holistic focus on nervous system regulation and wellbeing. Kelsey is also the author of The And Way: Assertive Peacemaking in a Divided World and mentors clinicians to build values-aligned practices grounded in clarity and compassion. In This EpisodeKelsey's websiteKelsey's book: The And Way: Assertive Peacemaking in a Divided WorldKelsey on IGBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.You can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSa———If you'd like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Thank you to our Sponsors:Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.appArizona Trauma Institute at https://aztrauma.org/

Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!⁠ In this episode, Emilie Aries, Founder and CEO of Bossed Up, discusses what is means to be assertive vs aggressive, gender and assertiveness, and the hidden benefits of assertiveness. ⁠Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company⁠ ⁠Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides⁠ ⁠Bossed Up⁠ ⁠Bossed Up Podcast⁠ ⁠Follow Emilie LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Follow Kwame on LinkedIn⁠ Kwame Christian with Emilie Aries Negotiate Anything:Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code ANYTHING at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan:⁠https://incogni.com/anything⁠ incogni.com Personal Information Removal Service | Incogni | Incogni Data brokers are collecting, aggregating and trading your personal data without you knowing anything about it. We make them remove it.

Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!⁠ In this episode, Emilie Aries, Founder and CEO of Bossed Up, discusses what is means to be assertive vs aggressive, gender and assertiveness, and the hidden benefits of assertiveness. ⁠Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company⁠ ⁠Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides⁠ ⁠Bossed Up⁠ ⁠Bossed Up Podcast⁠ ⁠Follow Emilie LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Follow Kwame on LinkedIn⁠ Kwame Christian with Emilie Aries Negotiate Anything:Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code ANYTHING at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan:⁠https://incogni.com/anything⁠ incogni.com Personal Information Removal Service | Incogni | Incogni Data brokers are collecting, aggregating and trading your personal data without you knowing anything about it. We make them remove it.

Teachers are often told they need to be “more assertive” in the classroom.But what does that actually mean when behaviour starts to wobble, pressure rises, and everyone's watching?In this episode of School Behaviour Secrets, you'll learn what assertiveness really looks like in practice - and why it isn't about being louder, stricter, or more dominant. Instead, it's about clarity, calm and making better decisions before you even open your mouth.You'll explore why many behaviour confrontations escalate because adults are focused on “winning” the moment, and how redefining what success looks like can lead to calmer classrooms and fewer repeat issues over time.The episode breaks assertiveness down into clear, practical strategies you can use straight away, including how to steady your body language, adjust your voice, give instructions that don't invite debate, and choose the right moment to follow things up.If you work in a classroom and want behaviour to improve without damaging relationships, escalating situations, or feeling emotionally drained, this episode will give you a simple, usable framework to take into your next lesson.Important links:Get your copy of the Classroom Management Scoresheet: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/classroom-management-scoresheetDownload other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resourcesHeadteachers and deputies: Join our in-person event in BradfordWhere you'll learn practical ways to equip your team to handle SEMH challenges with confidence - so you can move from firefighting to a calm, consistent whole-school approach. Register now.

This is foundational work! I cover passive, aggressive, and assertive communication styles, and how we can move towards the healthy, mature middle way, weaving in some of my own journey along the way.Healthy, open, and loving communication is the cornerstone of all of our relationships. This work cannot be overstated.Please listen, and comment with how this lands. I'd love to hear.Opening to Love: 2/22 Workshophttps://app.moonclerk.com/pay/1998hwqyqwskStart Here (Beginner's Guide):https://www.love-evolved.us/start-here.htmlAlchemy of the Heart:https://www.love-evolved.us/alchemy-of-the-heart-course.htmlThe Visionaries Community:https://www.love-evolved.us/—About me:My name is Leigh-Anne LoPinto, and I'm a psychologist and breathwork teacher specializing in relationships. I am devoted to creating the new paradigm of relationships.For the past 15 years, I've worked with people 1:1 and in groups to support healing and growth.Visit my website here to connect and go deeper:https://www.love-evolved.us/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit leighannelopinto.substack.com

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Listening isn't just a communication skill - it's a leadership practice.In this episode of Strength in Numbers, we explore The Rhythm of Listening, part of the Quiet Strength: 12 Rhythms for Rest, Reflection, and Renewal series. Quiet leaders often lead through presence, attentiveness, and thoughtful engagement rather than volume or urgency - and listening plays a powerful role in how trust is built.Using the Enneagram's communication stances, Jilann unpacks how different personalities naturally listen - and where listening can quietly break down under pressure or good intentions.In this episode, you'll learn:How Withdrawn, Dependent/Compliant, and Assertive stances each approach listeningCommon growth edges that can limit connection without us realizing itSimple awareness shifts that help quiet leaders listen with more humility, patience, and intentionThis episode offers practical reflection and gentle practices to help you move from listening to respond… to listening to understand.Whether you lead in your workplace, your community, or your relationships, this rhythm invites you to slow down, stay present, and steward conversations well.Ready for more? Check out my website!

In this episode, I break down how to communicate clearly and confidently without crossing into rude or aggressive territory. You'll learn why tone matters more than words, how to frame sentences so people actually listen, and why the most assertive communicators say less, not more. If you've ever been told you're “too soft” or worried about coming off harsh, this one will change how you speak immediately. Order The Next Conversation Workbook: https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/workbook Thank you to our sponsors: Cozy Earth. Upgrade Your Every Day. Get 40% off at cozyearth.com/jefferson or use code JEFFERSON at check out. LMNT. Head to https://drinkLMNT.com/jefferson to try risk free. BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/jeffersonfisher for a discount on your first month of therapy. Order my new book, The Next Conversation, or listen to the full audiobook today. Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review! Suggest a topic or ask a question for me to answer on the show!  Want a FREE communication tip each week? Click here to join my newsletter.  Join My School of Communication Watch my podcast on YouTube  Follow me on Instagram  Follow me on TikTok Follow me on LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How has China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs transformed itself into one of the most assertive diplomatic actors on the global stage? What explains the rise of “wolf warrior” practices, and how should we interpret Beijing's evolving diplomatic identity? In this episode, Duncan McCargo speaks with Dylan Loh, an Associate Professor in the Public Policy and Global Affairs programme at Nanyang Technological University (Dr. Dylan M.H. Loh - Associate Professor | International Relations Scholar | Chinese Foreign Policy), about his award-winning new book China's Rising Foreign Ministry: Practices and Representations of Assertive Diplomacy (Stanford University Press, 2024). Dylan Loh unpacks how Chinese diplomats craft narratives and balance assertiveness with professionalism, touching on institutional habitus, ritualised loyalty, and China's bid for discourse power on platforms like X. This conversation offers timely insights for anyone interested in Chinese foreign policy, diplomacy, and the future of great-power relations. Host: Duncan McCargo is President's Chair in Global Affairs at Nanyang Technological University. Podcast Editing: Ishaan Krishnan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

How has China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs transformed itself into one of the most assertive diplomatic actors on the global stage? What explains the rise of “wolf warrior” practices, and how should we interpret Beijing's evolving diplomatic identity? In this episode, Duncan McCargo speaks with Dylan Loh, an Associate Professor in the Public Policy and Global Affairs programme at Nanyang Technological University (Dr. Dylan M.H. Loh - Associate Professor | International Relations Scholar | Chinese Foreign Policy), about his award-winning new book China's Rising Foreign Ministry: Practices and Representations of Assertive Diplomacy (Stanford University Press, 2024). Dylan Loh unpacks how Chinese diplomats craft narratives and balance assertiveness with professionalism, touching on institutional habitus, ritualised loyalty, and China's bid for discourse power on platforms like X. This conversation offers timely insights for anyone interested in Chinese foreign policy, diplomacy, and the future of great-power relations. Host: Duncan McCargo is President's Chair in Global Affairs at Nanyang Technological University. Podcast Editing: Ishaan Krishnan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

How has China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs transformed itself into one of the most assertive diplomatic actors on the global stage? What explains the rise of “wolf warrior” practices, and how should we interpret Beijing's evolving diplomatic identity? In this episode, Duncan McCargo speaks with Dylan Loh, an Associate Professor in the Public Policy and Global Affairs programme at Nanyang Technological University (Dr. Dylan M.H. Loh - Associate Professor | International Relations Scholar | Chinese Foreign Policy), about his award-winning new book China's Rising Foreign Ministry: Practices and Representations of Assertive Diplomacy (Stanford University Press, 2024). Dylan Loh unpacks how Chinese diplomats craft narratives and balance assertiveness with professionalism, touching on institutional habitus, ritualised loyalty, and China's bid for discourse power on platforms like X. This conversation offers timely insights for anyone interested in Chinese foreign policy, diplomacy, and the future of great-power relations. Host: Duncan McCargo is President's Chair in Global Affairs at Nanyang Technological University. Podcast Editing: Ishaan Krishnan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs

How has China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs transformed itself into one of the most assertive diplomatic actors on the global stage? What explains the rise of “wolf warrior” practices, and how should we interpret Beijing's evolving diplomatic identity? In this episode, Duncan McCargo speaks with Dylan Loh, an Associate Professor in the Public Policy and Global Affairs programme at Nanyang Technological University (Dr. Dylan M.H. Loh - Associate Professor | International Relations Scholar | Chinese Foreign Policy), about his award-winning new book China's Rising Foreign Ministry: Practices and Representations of Assertive Diplomacy (Stanford University Press, 2024). Dylan Loh unpacks how Chinese diplomats craft narratives and balance assertiveness with professionalism, touching on institutional habitus, ritualised loyalty, and China's bid for discourse power on platforms like X. This conversation offers timely insights for anyone interested in Chinese foreign policy, diplomacy, and the future of great-power relations. Host: Duncan McCargo is President's Chair in Global Affairs at Nanyang Technological University. Podcast Editing: Ishaan Krishnan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/chinese-studies

It's officially 2026.In this New Year kickoff episode, Brynn reflects on what 2025 revealed, celebrates unexpected milestones, and lays out a clear vision for what's ahead on the Court Reporter Podcast.This episode introduces the podcast's new season-based format, the core themes for the year, and a transparent look at Brynn's personal recommitment to growth, including her journey toward the RPR and deeper national-level understanding of the profession.This is not about perfection.It's about clarity, structure, and doing the work out loud.If you've ever felt unsure, overwhelmed, or like you're just figuring things out as you go, this episode sets the tone for a different kind of year.In This Episode, We Cover:• Why 2026 is the Year of Transformation • A behind-the-scenes look at the podcast's growth and milestones • What's changing with the podcast structure and why • The four core principles that define court reporting across all jurisdictions • Brynn's honest recommitment to pursuing the RPR and true professional mastery • A preview of each season planned for 2026 • Why expertise is more than credentials • What it really means to build confidence, clarity, and authority in this professionWhat's Coming in 2026:• Ethics, licensure, certification, and professional identity • Assertive communication and confidence on the record • Business systems, burnout reduction, and future-proofing your career • Judicial interviews, community conversations, and national observances • The launch of the Court Reporter Podcast AwardsThis podcast exists to bridge gaps, elevate standards, and support court reporters and litigation professionals navigating real-world challenges with intention.If this episode resonates, stay connected.Sign up for the newsletter at courtreporterpodcast.com to receive updates, episode drops, and invitations to upcoming discussions and accountability sessions.This is the year we do things differently.Join me for finance management accountability sessions! I'll send the schedule via the newsletter which you can join by going to: courtreporterpodcast.com

Why good communication requires presence, not performance.Effective communication isn't about perfecting your performance. According to Dr. Kate Mason, it's about being powerfully present.Mason is a world champion debater, executive communication coach, and author of the book Powerfully Likable. In her work coaching senior executives to communicate more effectively, she emphasizes that it's not about creating a performative persona, it's about uncovering the authentic communicator you already are. “The coaching is just bringing the real parts of you to the fore,” she says, “uncovering rather than totally building from scratch. A lot of people come to me and say, I need to be more warm or more insert adjective here. And I say, I'm not gonna help you be more warm if that's not what's coming naturally to you. I am gonna help you work out the thing you're already doing, the thing you're already saying, how to make that comfortable for people around you.”In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Mason and host Matt Abrahams discuss strategies for more present communication. From avoiding "imposing syndrome” to reducing “the delta between your real self and that corporate persona,” Mason's insights explore how we can bring more of our true selves to the table.To listen to the extended Deep Thinks version of this episode, please visit FasterSmarter.io/premium.Episode Reference Links:Dr. Kate MasonKate's Book: Powerfully LikeableEp. 210 First Impression to Lasting Impact: Use Status Strategically Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (02:32) - Why Confidence Is the Wrong Goal (03:55) - Bridging Your Real and Work Selves (05:27) - What Is Imposing Syndrome? (07:01) - Catching Yourself Shrinking (08:58) - Rethinking Imposter Syndrome (10:15) - Assertive vs. Agreeable (12:40) - Naming Your Communication Style (15:38) - What You Say vs. How You Show Up (17:43) - Body Language That Signals Openness (19:04) - Executive Messaging Lessons (22:01) - The Final Three Questions (26:51) - Conclusion ********Thank you to our sponsors.  These partnerships support the ongoing production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost. Go to Quince.com/ThinkFast for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Join our Think Fast Talk Smart Learning Community and become the communicator you want to be.

How has China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs transformed itself into one of the most assertive diplomatic actors on the global stage? What explains the rise of “wolf warrior” practices, and how should we interpret Beijing's evolving diplomatic identity? In this episode, Duncan McCargo speaks with Dylan Loh, an Associate Professor in the Public Policy and Global Affairs programme at Nanyang Technological University (Dr. Dylan M.H. Loh - Associate Professor | International Relations Scholar | Chinese Foreign Policy), about his award-winning new book China's Rising Foreign Ministry: Practices and Representations of Assertive Diplomacy (Stanford University Press, 2024). Dylan Loh unpacks how Chinese diplomats craft narratives and balance assertiveness with professionalism, touching on institutional habitus, ritualised loyalty, and China's bid for discourse power on platforms like X. This conversation offers timely insights for anyone interested in Chinese foreign policy, diplomacy, and the future of great-power relations. Host: Duncan McCargo is President's Chair in Global Affairs at Nanyang Technological University. Podcast Editing: Ishaan Krishnan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

How has China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs transformed itself into one of the most assertive diplomatic actors on the global stage? What explains the rise of “wolf warrior” practices, and how should we interpret Beijing's evolving diplomatic identity? In this episode, Duncan McCargo speaks with Dylan Loh, an Associate Professor in the Public Policy and Global Affairs programme at Nanyang Technological University (Dr. Dylan M.H. Loh - Associate Professor | International Relations Scholar | Chinese Foreign Policy), about his award-winning new book China's Rising Foreign Ministry: Practices and Representations of Assertive Diplomacy (Stanford University Press, 2024). Dylan Loh unpacks how Chinese diplomats craft narratives and balance assertiveness with professionalism, touching on institutional habitus, ritualised loyalty, and China's bid for discourse power on platforms like X. This conversation offers timely insights for anyone interested in Chinese foreign policy, diplomacy, and the future of great-power relations. Host: Duncan McCargo is President's Chair in Global Affairs at Nanyang Technological University. Podcast Editing: Ishaan Krishnan Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/southeast-asian-studies

Are you responsible FOR your team or TO them? It takes courage to confront and transform the internalized shame and disgust that can affect our ability to harness anger as a force for good.   The next time you experience feelings of anger or shame, take a moment to pause and ask yourself, "Is this truly mine, or did I absorb it from someone else?" You may be surprised by what you find. This reflects the underlying myths society holds about anger. Any unresolved feelings of anger or shame could negatively impact your well-being, hinder your focus, and affect your business's bottom line. Self-accountability starts with recognizing and channeling your emotions as fuel for growth.   In this program, you will learn that you are only responsible for your own feelings, how to distinguish between healthy and reactive anger, and the importance of doing the necessary self-work (behind the scenes) to become whole. This enables you to show up fully in the world.   Jess Dewell speaks with Bronwyn Schweigerdt, a psychotherapist and host of the "Angry at the Right Things" podcast, about the role of emotions, how to transform shame into strength, and how to be BOLD by building self-trust and using emotions for assertive action.   -------------------- If you want to identify business bottlenecks, the necessary skills, the initial actions to take, the expected milestones, and the priorities for achieving growth, try the "Growth Framework Reset" approach. This will help you to keep learning and growing while working strategically on your business. -------------------- You can get in touch with Jess Dewell on Twitter,  LinkedIn or Red Direction website.

The Trump Corollary: Reviving the Monroe Doctrine in Latin America: Colleague Ernesto Araújo discusses a new "Trump corollary" to the Monroe Doctrine reshaping U.S. policy in the Americas, signaling a more assertive stance against foreign influence and authoritarian regimes; this shift is evident in Venezuela, where President Maduro appears to be negotiating his exit in the face of U.S. pressure, while in Brazil the administration of Lula da Silva faces significant instability due to a massive banking scandal linking the government to money laundering and organized crime, with the new application of the Monroe Doctrine suggesting the U.S. will favor political figures aligned with its security strategy. 1952 CARACAS

Send us a textToday, Jo talks about assertive women in the LS. Jo talks about some of the reasons why guys like an assertive woman, but even more importantly, Jo talks about why SHE loves to be assertive herself.And, if you're looking to be more assertive, she gives some tips to help.Support the showOld music (

In this episode, Dr. Ali Novitsky, triple-boarded physician, Master Coach, and founder of The FIT Collective, continues her deep exploration of stress — this time focusing on how different stress types influence relationships, team dynamics, and emotional regulation.Dr. Ali revisits the origins of her company, MindBodyMarriage, as she lays the groundwork for a series on how stress types interact in pairs, families, and professional teams.Key Points Discussed:1. Why Stress Types Matter in RelationshipsDr. Ali explains that interactions between stress types can be complex and deeply influential. By understanding:What each type does when stressed, andWhat each type contributes when regulated,We can accurately predict team behavior, decrease conflict, and strengthen relationships. This awareness becomes essential when multiple people—and multiple stress types—interact at once2. A Review of The Six Stress Types:Assertive – Stressed: takes over; Regulated: decisive leader.Isolation – Stressed: avoids vulnerability; Regulated: productive, independent.Control – Stressed: rigid, inflexible; Regulated: organized, structured.Validation – Stressed: seeks reassurance; Regulated: creates harmony.Impulsivity – Stressed: reacts quickly; Regulated: creative, executes well.Catastrophizing – Stressed: fears worst-case; Regulated: strong problem-solver.3. Real-Life Application: Team DynamicsDr. Ali illustrates a medical code scenario with two possible outcomes:Dysregulated TeamAssertive type takes over abruptlyIsolation type withdrawsControl type panics over broken expectationsValidation type doubts themselvesImpulsive type fires off ideas without follow-throughCatastrophizing type spirals into worst-case thinkingThe team technically achieves the outcome—but experiences burnout, fear, and dysfunction.Regulated TeamAssertive type leads with clarityIsolation type stays focused and productiveControl type keeps structureValidation type creates calmImpulsive type supports with creativityCatastrophizing type anticipates needs and supports problem solvingSame patient outcome—entirely different team experience.Dr. Ali emphasizes that true success includes psychological safety, teamwork, and emotional regulation.3. The “Leaky Valve” AnalogyDr. Ali introduces the concept of a leaky emotional valve:When we are chronically dysregulated, stress “leaks” into every system in our lives—relationships, work, communication, and health. Regulation closes the valve, making all downstream healing easier.TakeawaysUnderstanding your stress type increases self-awareness and compassion.Daily regulation practice—not occasional effort—is necessary for real change.Healthy teams are built on regulation, not perfection.You can always choose to become the “regulated member” of your team.Timestamps00:00 – Introduction & why this series matters00:27 – MindBody Marriage → The FIT Collective00:38 – Stress & relationships: the “relationship matrix”02:03 – Different stress scenarios in relationships and teams02:24 – Overview of the 6 stress types05:06 – Assertive stress type06:11 – Isolation stress type07:09 – Control stress type08:51 – Impulsivity stress type10:06 – Catastrophizing stress type11:22 – Validation stress type12:22 – Dysregulated team code scenario18:29 – Regulated team code scenario26:01 – How do we measure team success?27:29 – Why whole-team training and daily regulation matter28:43 – Transform 10 & the leaky valve29:26 – Private coaching with The FIT CollectiveWork with Dr. Ali

The Communication Game-Changers for self-respect! 5 game-changing strategies to be assertive, not aggressive. How to be assertive without sounding aggressive.  And not feeling guilty after speaking up or over-thinking the situation. Finding the sweet spot between being confident and respectful can literally transform your relationships at work, at home. Assertiveness isn't about being forceful— or controlling, it's about being clear, confident, and respectful. Master this balance, your relationships —at work, at home, or even in high-stress situations can be transformed into feeling empowered.  A free assertive parenting guide Parenting Power Moves Guide Joanne's Book to Manage Emotions: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQHQ6DG1 A 30-second free guide to see if you qualify at ServiceDogPro.com!  https://podcast.feedspot.com/anxiety_podcasts/ https://podcast.feedspot.com/us_psychology_podcasts/  

What you'll learn in this episode:The “Scarlett” hiring model: Self-Starter, Competitive, Assertive, Relationship-Based, Learning-Based, Team PlayerHow to interview and rate virtual assistants for long-term successWhy you should never spend your time on CanvaThe 5 core activities of a real estate agent that VAs can help you protectHow to buy back your time and scale your business through leverageLeadership lessons to turn VAs into trusted team members 

In this conversation, Nina Caviggiola and Talia Bombola explore the multifaceted nature of confidence, discussing its roots in childhood experiences, the impact of social conditioning, and the importance of self-worth and assertiveness. They delve into the challenges women face regarding confidence, particularly during different life stages, and provide practical advice for building self-esteem and navigating relationships. The discussion emphasizes the significance of healing the inner child and understanding the difference between assertiveness and aggressiveness, ultimately encouraging listeners to embrace their authentic selves and prioritize quality relationships. About Talia: I am the Confidence + Assertiveness Specialist™. My work is centered around helping ambitious women heal patterns of feeling “not enough” or “too much” that manifest in their personal and professional life and rewire subconscious beliefs so they can increase their self-worth and their net worth. I make sense of evolutionary and social psychology to help you, in modern-day, understand how men and women approach life and relationships differently. Like, extremely differently. I teach you what makes us do what we do as women, and why we will be disappointed if we expect men to be like us. The best way to cook just got better. Go to HelloFresh.com/MAMAKNOWS10FM now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free Item for Life!  Caraway's cookware set is a favorite for a reason, it can save you up to $190 versus buying the items individually. Plus, if you visit Carawayhome.com/MAMAKNOWS you can take an additional 10% off your next purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textWhen life feels too full and the pressure to “do it all” starts to steal your peace, it's time to pause and reset. In this heartfelt conversation, Amy sits down with Terrie Power: Enneagram Nine, Consistency Coach, and long-time member of the Wholehearted Collective, to talk about how the Enneagram can guide you back to balance, purpose, and grace.They explore:How to notice when your soul and schedule are out of alignmentThe myths of “having it all” and what grace-filled planning actually looks likeTerrie's FLEX Plan, a practical tool for building life-giving rhythmsWhat each Enneagram stance (Withdrawn, Dutiful, Assertive) needs to move from stuck to steadyWhy community and story matter when you feel overwhelmedIf you've been craving structure that doesn't suffocate your soul, this episode will remind you that you can plan with grace and live with purpose, even when life feels full.Past Podcast Episode with Terrie: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-step-by-step-guide-for-a-wholehearted-2025/id1216920050?i=1000682113666Say “hi” to Terrie and check out her next consistency cohort!Collective Website: https://www.simplywholehearted.com/wholeheartedcoachingcollectiveWebsite: https://www.terriepowercoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terriepowercoachingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/terriepowercoachingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terriepower/RESOURCES FOR YOU: Book a High-Value Clarity Call with Amy Wicks https://www.simplywholehearted.com/callamywicks Not sure about your Enneagram Type? Start here: https://www.simplywholehearted.com/enneagramquiz Wholehearted Enneagram Coachinghttps://bit.ly/SWcoachingcollectiveEnnea-what? The Beginners Guide to the Enneagram(free course + printables)https://bit.ly/Enneagram101GuideThe Real History of the Enneagram Course(use code AMY for 40% OFF)https://bit.ly/EnneagramHistoryShould Christians Use the Enneagram? (Amy's book)https://amzn.to/3VB9PrxConnect with Amy:IGWebsite

Episode Summary:In this episode, Dr. Ali Novitsky, MD, your favorite obesity medicine doctor & fitness guru, continues her exploration of stress management, building on insights from previous episodes. She recaps the physiology of stress and the six identified stress types: Assertive, Control, Validation, Isolation, Catastrophizing, and Impulsivity. Understanding one's stress type is emphasized as crucial, since it allows individuals to tailor their approach to managing stress more effectively.Dr. Novitsky introduces a powerful tool: “Name It to Tame It.” By identifying and naming emotions, people can significantly reduce their intensity and regain control over stress levels. She shares a story about a child's first day at a new school, illustrating how naming feelings of anxiety helped her manage emotions more effectively.The discussion highlights the importance of noticing where emotions are felt in the body and how describing these sensations can be as effective as naming them. Dr. Novitsky encourages listeners to take 90 seconds to sit with their emotions, breathe, and practice mindfulness as a way to regulate emotional responses.Breathwork is presented as a simple yet powerful strategy for emotional regulation, and Dr. Novitsky encourages the audience to integrate this practice. As the episode concludes, listeners are reminded to take the stress type test linked in the show notes, which will be helpful for the ongoing series. She also announces the upcoming Transform 10 program—focused on emotional regulation and stress management, beginning in January.Dr. Ali invites everyone to continue exploring these vital topics together and to discover ways to transform stress into a superpower.Time Stamps:00:00:00 - Introduction to Stress ManagementAn overview of the podcast series on stress, including previous episodes and the importance of understanding stress types.00:01:11 - The Six Stress TypesDiscussion of the six identified stress types: Assertive, Control, Validation, Isolation, Catastrophizing, and Impulsivity.00:02:05 - Stress as a Health PriorityThe significance of stress management and its acceptance compared to physical health issues.00:03:19 - Name It to Tame ItIntroduction of the tool for emotional awareness and regulation, emphasizing the importance of naming emotions.00:04:11 - Real-Life Application: A Personal StoryA personal anecdote about the host's daughter experiencing anxiety on her first day at a new school.00:06:00 - The Power of Naming EmotionsExplaining how identifying emotions can reduce their intensity and help in managing stress.00:08:07 - Describing Physical SensationsThe importance of recognizing and describing physical sensations associated with emotions.00:10:05 - Emotional Processing and Family DynamicsInsights into family discussions about emotions and the role of shared experiences in emotional regulation.00:12:05 - The 90-Second RuleExplaining the significance of the 90-second timeframe for processing emotions and the role of breathwork.00:13:43 - Breathwork TechniquesIntroduction to breathwork as a tool for emotional regulation and its accessibility in various situations.00:15:10 - Engaging in Fun Breathing ExercisesA light-hearted approach to practicing breathwork with family to enhance emotional regulation.00:17:39 - The Superpower of Emotional AwarenessEncouragement to embrace emotional awareness and the benefits of understanding one's feelings.00:18:31 - Upcoming Programs and ResourcesInformation about the Transform 10 program and the importance of enrolling for further support in stress management.Work with Dr. Ali

The Dog Whisperer, Cesar Millan is known for his "Cesar's Way" philosophy, which emphasizes achieving a balanced relationship between humans and dogs through "calm-assertive energy.” But did you know this same philosophy can help you with just about every relationship you have in your life? Millan has helped thousands of people with their dogs, but has also helped them become better humans in the process.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dog Whisperer, Cesar Millan is known for his "Cesar's Way" philosophy, which emphasizes achieving a balanced relationship between humans and dogs through "calm-assertive energy.” But did you know this same philosophy can help you with just about every relationship you have in your life? Millan has helped thousands of people with their dogs, but has also helped them become better humans in the process.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dog Whisperer, Cesar Millan is known for his "Cesar's Way" philosophy, which emphasizes achieving a balanced relationship between humans and dogs through "calm-assertive energy.” But did you know this same philosophy can help you with just about every relationship you have in your life? Millan has helped thousands of people with their dogs, but has also helped them become better humans in the process.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.