Feeling unsafe during a conflict usually leads to one of two things: explosive anger or total withdrawal. Jesse de Leon explores the middle path in this moving episode, documenting his journey from "shutting down" to standing his ground with grace. Jesse discusses the importance of eye contact, active listening, and the bravery required to call out inappropriate behavior in real-time. Whether it's a sibling, a partner, or a lifelong friend, the people who matter most deserve your honesty, not your absence. Tune in to hear how Jesse navigated a heated debate to reach a place of mutual respect and renewed trust.
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00:00 Welcome to The Knowing Podcast
00:48 Power of Empowering Conversations
02:00 Crucial Conversations Book Review
03:00 Childhood Impact on Communication
04:00 Tools for High-Stakes Talking
05:10 The Christmas Eve Conflict
06:45 Managing Anger and Confusion
07:50 Addressing Conversation Hijacking
09:25 Value of Vulnerability
10:45 Breaking Old Habit Patterns
11:55 Handling Abrupt Communication
13:40 Learning Assertiveness Skills
15:05 Repairing vs Running From Conflict
16:40 Role Models in Communication
18:15 Healing Relationships Through Action
20:25 Staying in Important Relationships
21:40 Final Thoughts and Resources
