If you thought Halloween’s episode about fear was scary, you aren’t ready for the Holidays.
Grandma/Mimi/Nana in the kitchen: Well, if YOU prefer a DRY turkey, fine! Brother/Sister/Cousin at the supper table: Yeah, remember that time you [insert embarrassing made-up bullshit here]. Crazy Uncle Joe watching the game/parade: pro/anti-mask rant on repeat. Loopy Aunt Lucy over coffee and dessert: you push your kids too hard/not enough. Spouse/Kids on the drive home: I am NOT doing that again next year.
Navigating irritating, awkward, unwanted conversations—whether at the holidays (Stasha) or on any day (Cheryl)—takes skill and prep. Stasha shares her go-to phrase (see below in the notes) to stop, pause, or pour-the-gas on anyone who insists on pushing her buttons. Cheryl goes deep on habits she’s working on to up her communication game.
But the most important thing to know is this episode isn’t about political or controversial views, or any views really. It’s about how to HAVE views, TALK about them, and keep your integrity, sanity, and relationships intact.
So grab a calming beverage—hot toddy anyone?—and enjoy an easy conversation about hard topics.
Cheryl’s Cocktail
Stasha’s Mocktail
Kombucha and sparkling water
RESOURCES AND NOTES FROM THE SHOW
7 Habits of Highly Effective People
How To Debate Politics Without Being a Complete Jerk, by Mitchell Labiak
9 Tips for talking about politics without ruining relationships, by Jerry V Walker III, PhD, Psychology
Stasha’s go-to phrases for any contentious or difficult topic someone brings up.
Embrace and PRACTICE the three versions of this phrase:
“Let me stop/pause you right there……”
If you thought Halloween’s episode about fear was scary, you aren’t ready for the Holidays.
Grandma/Mimi/Nana in the kitchen: Well, if YOU prefer a DRY turkey, fine! Brother/Sister/Cousin at the supper table: Yeah, remember that time you [insert embarrassing made-up bullshit here]. Crazy Uncle Joe watching the game/parade: pro/anti-mask rant on repeat. Loopy Aunt Lucy over coffee and dessert: you push your kids too hard/not enough. Spouse/Kids on the drive home: I am NOT doing that again next year.
Navigating irritating, awkward, unwanted conversations—whether at the holidays (Stasha) or on any day (Cheryl)—takes skill and prep. Stasha shares her go-to phrase (see below in the notes) to stop, pause, or pour-the-gas on anyone who insists on pushing her buttons. Cheryl goes deep on habits she’s working on to up her communication game.
But the most important thing to know is this episode isn’t about political or controversial views, or any views really. It’s about how to HAVE views, TALK about them, and keep your integrity, sanity, and relationships intact.
So grab a calming beverage—hot toddy anyone?—and enjoy an easy conversation about hard topics.
Cheryl’s Cocktail
Stasha’s Mocktail
Kombucha and sparkling water
RESOURCES AND NOTES FROM THE SHOW
7 Habits of Highly Effective People
How To Debate Politics Without Being a Complete Jerk, by Mitchell Labiak
9 Tips for talking about politics without ruining relationships, by Jerry V Walker III, PhD, Psychology
Stasha’s go-to phrases for any contentious or difficult topic someone brings up.
Embrace and PRACTICE the three versions of this phrase:
“Let me stop/pause you right there……”