HOW TO DEAL WITH A DEFENSIVE PERSON WHO WON’T LISTEN (PODCAST EPISODE 178)

defensiveness

Do you have someone in your life who gets defensive and just won’t listen no matter how carefully you approach them? Have you tried all the tools and nothing seems to work? Then you’re in the right place because today I’m going to teach you the research-backed secret on how to deal with a defensive person so they’ll finally listen to all the wonderful things you’ve got to say!

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Resources

How to Listen without Getting Defensive or Hurt

When You Feel Angry and Don’t Know Why

Shame: The Silent Killer in Relationships

Overcoming Insecurity and Silencing Your Inner Critic

Everything You Were Too Pissed to Ask About Anger

Signs That Someone is Gaslighting You and What to Do About It

The Complete Guide to Effective Communication in Any Relationship

Setting Intention

How to Set Intention in 18 Seconds (aka The 18-Second Shift)

Research

Flinders University, “Why People Become Defensive and How to Address It,” Science Daily, December 1, 2020.

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