How to Deal with a Defensive Person Who Won’t Listen, Relationships Made Easy Podcast with Dr. Abby Medcalf, Episode 178 / 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 to approaching people so they’ll stop being defensive and finally listen to all the wonderful things you’ve got to say!

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How to Listen without Getting Defensive or Hurt: https://abbymedcalf.com/how-to-listen-without-getting-defensive-or-hurt/

When You Feel Angry and Don’t Know Why: https://abbymedcalf.com/when-you-feel-angry-and-dont-know-why-5-reasons-why-youre-feeling-angry-2/

Shame: The Silent Killer in Relationships: https://abbymedcalf.com/shame-the-silent-killer-in-relationships/

Overcoming Insecurity and Silencing Your Inner Critic: https://abbymedcalf.com/overcoming-insecurity-and-silencing-your-inner-critic-2/

Everything You Were Too Pissed to Ask About Anger: https://abbymedcalf.com/everything-you-were-too-pissed-to-ask-about-anger/

Signs That Someone is Gaslighting You and What to Do About It: https://abbymedcalf.com/signs-that-someone-is-gaslighting-you-and-what-to-do-about-it/

The Complete Guide to Effective Communication in Any Relationship: https://abbymedcalf.com/the-complete-guide-to-effective-communication-in-every-relationship/

Setting Intention: https://abbymedcalf.com/setting-intention/

How to Set Intention in 18 Seconds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueJDrBgH1t4


Research:
Flinders University, “Why People Become Defensive and How to Address It,” Science Daily, December 1, 2020: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/12/201201103610.htm



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