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#314: Dr. John Gottman identifies four stages in the breakdown of a relationship: defensiveness, criticism, stonewalling, and ultimately contempt. Each of these reflects a deeper issue— a lack of humility. In this episode, we delve into the second stage: criticism, or what we cal ...  Show more

#314: Dr. John Gottman describes four stages in the breakdown of a relationship: first defensiveness, then criticism, then stonewalling, and finally contempt. Each of these is a manifestation of a lack of humility. Having laid out the big picture in our previous episode, here we ...  Show more

Many of us actually pull back when we face new challenges. We feel pushed beyond our limit and often overwhelmed. What if we can turn those challenges into the very thing that propels us forward? We show you here exactly how to do that.

How often do you find yourself replaying a conversation, second-guessing every little thing you said? In this episode, we’re diving into that spiral of overthinking, breaking down why we get caught up in it and how to finally stop. We’ll cover ways to catch ourselves in the act, ...  Show more

Combat the stops and starts of an 'all or nothing' mindset by continuing to show up, no matter how you did.Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the ...  Show more

Familiarity can dull our sense of wonder, but there’s always more to learn. This episode encourages you to explore new perspectives and find curiosity in the ordinary moments of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices