2388: Cool Tricks to Deal with Difficult People and Get What You Want by Jodie Eckleberry-Hunt on Empathetic Techniques

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Building a thriving business isn't always about rapid expansion. When should you hit the accelerator on growth, and when should you pump the brakes? Jannese and Austin are in Nashville, Tennessee to talk with Taku Zhou and Sibusiso Ajayi of TKZ Architecture LLC to explore this crucial entrepreneurial crossroads. The duo shares candid insights from their journey building TKZ Architecture, revealing the moments they knew it was time to scale – and importantly, when it wasn't. They discuss how they balanced the allure of growth against the need to strengthen their foundation through refined workflows, established protocols, and market positioning. Tune in as we unpack the strategic decision-making that goes into sustainable business expansion and learn the telltale signs that you're ready for growth and how to execute that transition successfully. Learn more about how QuickBooks can help you grow your business: QuickBooks.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 2388:

Dr. Jodie Eckleberry-Hunt provides practical and empathetic techniques for handling interactions with difficult people, whether they are situationally stressed or inherently challenging. Her approach emphasizes maintaining calm and control, recognizing underlying stresses, and using strategies to de-escalate or disengage when necessary, ultimately empowering us to protect our well-being while achieving smoother, more effective interactions.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/@jeckleberryhunt/cool-tricks-to-deal-with-difficult-people-and-get-what-you-want-momf-swearyourwaytosanity-cb8452058931

Quotes to ponder:

"Take a deep breath (a literal deep breath); you will likely be more effective at ending it so you can move on."

"Let it all hit you and slide right off like you are covered in Teflon. It isn’t about you."

"You can be smarter in getting what you want by manipulating the situation to your advantage."

Episode references:

The Feeling Good Handbook: https://www.amazon.com/Feeling-Good-Handbook-David-Burns/dp/0452281326

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2388: Cool Tricks to Deal with Difficult People and Get What You Want by Jodie Eckleberry-Hunt on Empathetic Techniques

Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

109 subscribers

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Episode 2388:

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/@jeckleberryhunt/cool-tricks-to-deal-with-difficult-people-and-get-what-you-want-momf-swearyourwaytosanity-cb8452058931

Quotes to ponder:

"Take a deep breath (a literal deep breath); you will likely be more effective at ending it so you can move on."

"Let it all hit you and slide right off like you are covered in Teflon. It isn’t about you."

"You can be smarter in getting what you want by manipulating the situation to your advantage."

Episode references:

The Feeling Good Handbook: https://www.amazon.com/Feeling-Good-Handbook-David-Burns/dp/0452281326

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2557: When The Path Changes (One Mom’s Story of Fetal Stroke) by Shawna Scafe of Simple on Purpose 9:12

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com . Episode 2557: Shawna Scafe shares Kelly’s powerful journey of navigating life after her daughter’s unexpected fetal stroke diagnosis, revealing how personal growth and mindset shifts helped her reclaim joy and purpose. Her story highlights the resilience of motherhood, the importance of community, and the strength found in embracing both grief and gratitude. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://simpleonpurpose.ca/kellys-story-fetal-stroke/ Quotes to ponder: "I was a different person on the inside, but I was still playing the role of the old me." "I realized that in order to find joy again, I had to stop waiting for life to go back to 'normal.'" "I had to let go of what I thought motherhood would look like and make space for what it actually was." Episode references: CanChild: https://www.canchild.ca Easter Seals Canada: https://easterseals.ca The Conscious Parent: https://www.amazon.com/Conscious-Parent-Transforming-Ourselves-Empowering/dp/1897238452 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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2556: What Should You Do When The Relationship Is Moving Too Fast by Dr. Diana Kirschner of Love in 90 Days 10:44

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com . Episode 2556: Dr. Diana Kirschner unpacks the emotional and biological reasons behind the most common dating mistake, moving too fast, and how it can sabotage real connection. With science-backed insights and actionable tips, she shows how slowing down creates space for clarity, emotional safety, and lasting love. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://lovein90days.com/what-should-you-do-when-the-relationship-is-moving-too-fast/ Quotes to ponder: "Romantic love is a real addiction. When we fall in love, serotonin levels fall and resemble the levels found in people with obsessive-compulsive disorders." "You just committed the number one dating mistake singles make." "Until you get to really know someone, it’s not manipulative if you hold off on going to bed together." Episode references: Why We Love: https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Love-Nature-Chemistry/dp/0805077960 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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2555: How To Stop Feeling Frustrated With Someone by Stella Grizont on Empathy and Emotional Clarity 9:59

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com . Episode 2555: Stella Grizont explores how frustration with others often mirrors something deeper within ourselves, offering a powerful mindset shift to foster empathy and emotional clarity. By reframing your triggers as insights, you can transform irritation into self-awareness and strengthen your relationships. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.woopaah.com/blog/2018/3/6/how-to-stop-feeling-frustrated-with-someone Quotes to ponder: "Frustration is often a mirror, not a window." "Every time we get upset with someone, it’s an opportunity to learn something about ourselves." "The behavior that frustrates you most in someone else is likely something you reject in yourself." Episode references: The Language of Emotions by Karla McLaren: https://www.amazon.com/Language-Emotions-What-Feelings-Trying/dp/1591797691 Nonviolent Communication by Marshall B. Rosenberg: https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships/dp/189200528X The Work by Byron Katie: https://thework.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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2554: [Part 2] Why Women Leave Their Ideal Marriages by Alysha Jeney of Modern Love Counseling on Communication Skills 10:01

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com . Episode 2554: Alysha Jeney explores the emotional complexities behind why women may leave seemingly ideal marriages, highlighting two key factors: the failure to communicate needs vulnerably and the realization that a “box-checked” life doesn’t equal true fulfillment. Through her experience as a couples therapist, Jeney offers compassionate insight into how misaligned communication and suppressed desires can quietly erode even the most stable relationships. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.modernlovecounseling.com/why-women-leave/ Quotes to ponder: "Just because we are speaking, doesn’t mean our vulnerability and intention is being heard." "They realize they have created a life that has only 'checked boxes' versus actually being fulfilling in a way they authentically desire." "Most of us don’t know how to speak at a level 5 with our partner; most of us feel isolated or misunderstood by our partner at times." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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2553: [Part 1] Why Women Leave Their Ideal Marriages by Alysha Jeney of Modern Love Counseling on Divorce 8:37

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com . Episode 2553: Alysha Jeney explores why some women choose to leave marriages that, from the outside, seem ideal. Through her experience as a relationship therapist, she identifies a recurring pattern, women feeling disconnected from their evolving identities and unsupported in their desire to rediscover themselves. This emotional isolation can quietly erode even the most stable partnerships. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.modernlovecounseling.com/why-women-leave/ Quotes to ponder: "They feel vulnerable, conflicted with the newness they have tapped into, but also feel embarrassed or ashamed due to their perceived partner’s neglect in exploring this side with them." "After years of attempting to restructure her sense of self and feeling insecure and isolated by her partner, she may find herself wanting to end her marriage because she feels there is no other option to feel empowered, confident, and authentic again." "This new part of themselves can be as simple as gaining new hobbies; a new friend group; a new job; a new sense of confidence." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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2552: 8 Reasons Being Highly Sensitive Is Actually a Good Thing by Cati Vanden Breul on Emotional Connections 12:39

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com . Episode 2552: Cati Vanden Breul highlights how being highly sensitive is not a flaw, but a powerful strength that allows for deeper emotional connections, self-awareness, and appreciation of life’s nuances. Her reflections reveal the hidden gifts of sensitivity, from intuitive empathy to a heightened ability to nurture, making it a trait worth embracing rather than downplaying. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://highlysensitiverefuge.com/being-highly-sensitive-good-thing/ Quotes to ponder: "Something as simple as observing a few droplets of rain on a leaf can usher in an overwhelming sense of joy and peace throughout my being." "Because we instinctively mirror the emotions of others, putting ourselves in someone else’s shoes happens automatically." "While in some ways I’ve always felt like an old soul, I love that my inner child is never too far away to pop out and leave me wide-eyed and awestruck by the world." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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2551: 9 Important Strategies for Raising Children in a World of Technology by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist 12:52

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com . Episode 2551: Joshua Becker challenges the assumption that material abundance benefits children, urging parents to consider the profound impact of simplicity. By reducing clutter and excess, families can foster stronger connections, better focus, and deeper gratitude in their children’s lives. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/ikids/ Quotes to ponder: "Too many toys stifle imagination and creativity." "When kids have too many toys, they don’t learn to value what they have." "Owning fewer toys encourages children to develop their social skills." Episode references: Simplicity Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/Simplicity-Parenting-Extraordinary-Calmer-Happier/dp/0345507983 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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2550: Being A Father by Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge on Parenting Lessons 9:47

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com . Episode 2550: Vitaliy Katsenelson reflects on the evolving meaning of fatherhood, blending vulnerability and insight as he shares life lessons learned through parenting. With heartfelt anecdotes and quiet wisdom, he explores how becoming a father reshaped his identity, values, and daily priorities in unexpected and profound ways. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://contrarianedge.com/being-a-father/ Quotes to ponder: "Fatherhood sneaks up on you. One day you are a free man, and the next you are waking up at 3 am to change a diaper." "I did not know how to be a father. I just tried to be present, to love, to learn." "Having kids rewires your priorities. It makes you more patient, more forgiving, more human." Episode references: Anna Karenina: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1399 The Power of Now: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808 The Little Prince: https://www.amazon.com/Little-Prince-Antoine-Saint-Exup%C3%A9ry/dp/0156012197 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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2549: As an Introverted Mom, I Often Have to Tell My Guilt to Shut Up by Kristi Pahr of Introvert Dear 9:41

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com . Episode 2549: Kristi Pahr beautifully captures the emotional tightrope walked by introverted mothers who love their families deeply but crave solitude just as deeply. Her candid reflections remind us that taking time for yourself isn't selfish, it's essential for showing up with presence and love. A must-listen for anyone navigating the tension between devotion and depletion. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://introvertdear.com/news/to-be-the-best-mom-i-can-be-i-have-to-tell-my-guilt-to-shut-up/ Quotes to ponder: "At the end of the day, my dear family, your introverted mama just needs a minute." "She needs time to be the person she is, in addition to the person you need her to be." "To be the best mama I can be, I have to tell my guilt to shut up." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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2548: It's Not Them, It's You: Changing the Way We React, Cope, and Communicate by Ali Cornish of Everthrive 13:41

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com . Episode 2548: Ali Cornish challenges us to stop blaming others for our emotional reactions and start cultivating inner responsibility. Through self-awareness, mindful communication, and emotional ownership, she shows how we can build healthier, more compassionate relationships with ourselves and others. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://everthrive.org/blog/2018/5/9/its-not-them-its-you-changing-the-way-we-react-cope-and-communicate Quotes to ponder: "It’s easy to blame others for how we feel, particularly when they’ve done something that triggers emotional pain." "Owning our experience gives us back our power." "When we communicate with honesty and compassion, we create space for healing - for ourselves and for others." Episode references: Brené Brown on Empathy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Evwgu369Jw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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2547: 4 Toxic Behaviors that Tear Couples Apart by Angel Chernoff of Marc And Angel on Dating Advice 12:22

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com . Episode 2547: Angel Chernoff breaks down the four toxic behaviors that quietly destroy even the strongest relationships, offering clear, compassionate insights drawn from years of real-life coaching. With practical tools and mindset shifts, she reveals how emotional presence, healthy communication, and mutual acceptance can transform daily conflicts into lasting connection. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://www.marcandangel.com/2015/03/05/4-toxic-behaviors-that-tear-couples-apart/ Quotes to ponder: "Complaints are fine. Disagreements are fine too. But when complaints and disagreements snowball into global attacks on the person, and not on their decisions or behavior, this spells trouble." "It’s virtually impossible to resolve a relationship problem when the other person is constantly getting the message that you hate them." "Relationships don’t always make sense, especially from the outside. So don’t let outsiders run your relationship for you." Episode references: After the Honeymoon by Dan Wile: https://www.amazon.com/After-Honeymoon-Conflict-Improve-Relationship-Revised/dp/0979563909 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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2546: The Things You Do for Me: How Your Partner’s Investments Make You More Committed by Dr. Samantha Joel of Luvze 10:20

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com . Episode 2546: Dr. Samantha Joel explores how a partner’s emotional and practical investments, like moving cities or making daily sacrifices, not only boost their own commitment but also deepen their partner's commitment through feelings of gratitude. Her research reveals that such acts can strengthen bonds even in struggling relationships, offering both powerful potential and a cautionary tale for couples considering major decisions. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.luvze.com/the-things-you-do-for-me-how-your-partners-investments-make/ Quotes to ponder: "A highly invested partner is a partner worth committing to." "Participants who thought about their partners’ investments subsequently felt the most committed to their relationships." "Investment decisions may be a double-edged sword, they may also motivate people to persevere even with chronically unfulfilling relationships." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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2545: Is it a Bad Sign to Not Feel Passion When You’re Engaged by Evan Marc Katz on Dating and Marriage Advice 11:20

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com . Episode 2545: Evan Marc Katz challenges the myth that passion must define a great relationship, emphasizing that true compatibility and emotional safety often lead to deeper love over time. By distinguishing between compromise and settling, he urges readers to assess whether they're building a fulfilling life or simply avoiding loneliness because marrying someone who isn’t your favorite person is a path to long-term dissatisfaction. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/blog/marriage/is-it-a-bad-sign-to-not-feel-passion-when-youre-engaged Quotes to ponder: "Compromise and settling both involve tradeoffs; the difference is how you feel about it afterward. You compromise your way into happiness. You settle your way into misery." "If you 'don’t feel much' towards your fiancé, he shouldn’t be your fiancé." "Good relationships get stronger over time. Bad relationships peak early and go downhill over time." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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2544: Why Your Relationships Are More Important Than Money by Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster 13:58

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com . Episode 2544: Lisa Harrison reflects on the deep emotional value of human connection during a solo road trip, revealing how our relationships, not our bank balances, define a meaningful life. She explores how friendships provide comfort in crisis, how memories outlast material things, and why time spent with loved ones is the most rewarding investment we can make. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://madmoneymonster.com/2018/05/29/why-your-relationships-are-way-more-important-than-money/ Quotes to ponder: "My thoughts automatically drifted to my relationships when given free reign. And it was wonderful." "What matters is that we have enough money to live comfortably and to enjoy each other and everyone else we choose to accept into our lives." "A wad of cash will never comfort you when you have a bad day or experience." Episode references: Harvard Study of Adult Development: https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2017/04/over-nearly-80-years-harvard-study-has-been-showing-how-to-live-a-healthy-and-happy-life/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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2543: 10 Things My Mom Told Me as a Kid That Give Me Confidence as an Adult by Parent Co. of Gottman Institute 9:12

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com . Episode 2543: Parent Co. shares a heartfelt tribute to the lasting impact of a mother’s words, showing how consistent empathy, trust, and encouragement can shape a child’s inner voice. This moving reflection highlights how nurturing emotional strength early on leads to lifelong confidence and self-belief. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/10-things-mom-told-kid-give-confidence-adult/ Quotes to ponder: "My mom never told me what to do. She made my thoughts and feelings important by asking me about them." "I grew up believing that I could be proud of myself. And I am." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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