Episode 144: Mastering Communication In Relationships

Imagine a world where messages are consistently misinterpreted, leading to confusion, conflict, and missed opportunities. Without shared meaning, communication becomes a game of chance, fraught with misunderstandings and inefficiencies. In the digital age, effective communication is paramount. Mastering communication is key to success in personal relationships, professional endeavors, or societal interactions. In this episode, Joel and Emily delve into the importance of mastering communication and how achieving shared meaning can enhance every aspect of our lives, so tune in to today's episode to improve your interpersonal relationships.

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Show notes:

What is communication? 

03:21 - Shared meaning between a sender and receiver

• Unspoken expectation

• Why do we need to understand before we want to be understood

07:25 - How do we come with a shared meaning

• Good communication technique

• Result of poor communication

10:43 - How to restructure the perception of an individual

• Importance of asking questions

• Self talk

• Typical reaction and ideal reaction when in flight or fight mode

15:03 - Dealing with upregulated responses

• Setting safe boundaries

• Being vulnerable

21:10 - Overcoming the fear of being judged

• Sharing emotions to avoid resentments

• Importance of feeling accepted and seen

25:25 - Top 3 tips to master your communication

• 25:45 - Know what conversation you are in 

• Practical (Help)

• Emotional (Held)

• Social (Heard) 

• 33:32 - Match the emotion 

• Recognize the energy and match it

• 48:48 - Curiosity and Connection 

• Ask 3 questions minimum 

• Affirm the emotion and connect through personal experience 

• The power of Vulnerability

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Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/21GEz9MRdgD04mQy5BIiRT?si=7a8339ec94634e6b

Apple:

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/episode-50-the-supplements-you-should-take/id1512646984?i=1000542263359

THE PROCLIVITY METHOD: 

• Information: https://www.proclivity.co/proclivity-method
• Connection Call: https://www.proclivity.co/connection-call