Hey Reader, If you know someone who is in pain and the first words you say to them are, "Tell me if you need anything," or "Let me know if there's anything I can do"...that's the wrong thing to say. How you communicate when someone is hurting can mean the difference between growing closer in the relationship or losing it. In this week's episode, I'm teaching you how to show up when someone you love is hurting. You'll learn: The well-meant phrase that makes it worse Why the best comfort leans...

Hey Reader, We're heading home from Australia this week, and I'm grateful. We loved our time Down Under. Still, there's no place like home. Over the years, I’ve noticed most of the questions people ask me are about communicating with the people under their own roof: their spouses, siblings, children, and even their grown kids. So this week is about home. :) #1. From My Inbox “My adult children and I have radically different views about religion, politics and just the world in general. Do you...

Hey Reader, One of my favorite things is reading emails from listeners. This week I received one that grabbed my attention. She said, “I love your book and podcast, but your car videos are still my favorite.” The truth is, I like making car videos. There’s something special about sitting in the truck with just a microphone and a pink carseat in the back, talking directly to you. So, this week I’m back in the truck discussing a hot button topic: bad bosses. You can't always choose your boss....