Hey Reader, This month, we’ve been practicing ways to handle tough conversations. Here’s a roundup of the community’s favorite tips from September. If you missed one or want to catch the highlights, these are the posts and videos that stood out: #1. What to Say When Someone is Yelling at You Ever been on the receiving end of someone yelling at you? It’s tempting to yell back, isn’t it? But here’s the thing—raising your voice only fuels the fire. Instead, staying calm and controlled is how you...

Hey Reader, We’ve all been there. Someone makes a comment that stings. It’s subtle, maybe even wrapped up like a compliment. But you know—it was meant to make you feel small. So how do you handle it without snapping back or shutting down? In this week’s episode of the podcast, I’m unpacking what belittling comments really mean—and how you can take back control in the moment. Here’s what you’ll learn this week: Why belittling comments are really a grab for power The one question that instantly...

Hey Reader, You know that sinking feeling when embarrassment hits?Your face gets hot, your stomach drops, and all you want to do is hide. Here’s what to do next… #1. Say what’s embarrassing out loud. If you just tripped and fell, say it out loud, “I just fell.” If you call somebody by the wrong name, own it. Say, “I just called you by the wrong name.” You normalize the situation when you say it out loud, and you minimize the negative emotions from overpowering you. #2. Give yourself grace....