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Published 1 day ago • 1 min read
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Hey Reader,

Ever caught yourself arguing in the shower or in the car—before the real conversation even happened?

Your body doesn’t know it’s imaginary.

It reacts like it’s real.

And that’s why you sometimes walk into a conversation already anxious, defensive, or on edge

​This week I sat down with my friend Dr. John Delony—two-time PhD, crisis responder, and mental health expert—to talk about how anxiety impacts the way we communicate.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

  • Why “I’m fine” is often the loudest red flag
  • The biggest way childhood wounds show up in adult conversations
  • Simple tools to stay calm when everything in you wants to react

If you’ve ever thought, “I wish I handled that conversation better,” this episode is for you.

Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you tune in.

J

P.S. Here are three quick takeaways you can try right now:

  1. Breathe for 3 seconds in — 1 second top — 3 seconds out. It resets the body.
  2. Replace “you” with “I” statements: “I feel worried when…” beats “You always…” every time.
  3. Schedule a 10-minute weekly check-in with the people who matter — small conversations stop the leak before it floods the house.

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Jefferson Fisher

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