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In this insightful and wildly entertaining episode, Doris and Regina dive headfirst into a conversation we all need: how to deal with difficult people. Inspired by Mel Robbins' bestselling book The Let Them Theory, Doris shares key takeaways from the book and how it has transformed her approach to challenging situations—whether with coworkers, family, or that friend who always ghosts the group text.

 

The duo doesn't stop at theory—they bring it to life by breaking down five types of difficult people, complete with unforgettable pop culture archetypes:

 

 

If you've ever dealt with someone who steamrolls meetings, disappears when things get hard, or always finds a problem without a solution, this episode is for you.

 

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00:00 Introduction and Excitement for the Conversation
00:58 Overview of the Let Them Theory
02:43 Key Concepts of the Let Them Theory
06:59 Types of Difficult People
09:29 Archetypes of Difficult People in Pop Culture
21:06 The Complainer Archetype: C3PO
22:25 Strategies for Dealing with Difficult People
22:36 The Let Them Theory
27:39 Setting Boundaries Early
33:10 Managing Your Own Triggers
36:44 Knowing When to Escalate or Exit
39:19 Conclusion and Listener Engagement