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how to stay calm when emotions run high

Published about 9 hours ago • 1 min read

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Hey Reader,

You can’t control someone else’s emotions.

But you can control how much power those emotions have over you.

That’s the key to this week’s episode.

Because let’s be honest—when the other person gets angry, upset, or defensive, it’s easy to lose your footing.

In this episode, I’ll show you exactly how to stay grounded, steady, and in control—even when emotions run high.

This week, you’ll learn:

  • How to spot your own physical cues before they hijack the conversation
  • 2 grounding phrases that keep you calm under pressure
  • The boundary-setting language that stops emotions from running the show

If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation thinking, “I let their emotions control me," this one’s for you.

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

J

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Jefferson Fisher

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