#137: Don’t Say It! When NOT Talking Is the Best Communication Strategy

2025-09-30

In this episode of Asking For A Friend with TalkDoc, co-hosts Dr. Pamela Kreiser, Meredith Edwards Nagel, and Teighlor Polendo discuss the importance of editing our speech and the adage, "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all." They explore the impact of words on relationships and communication, providing insights into when silence is more beneficial than speaking. The conversation touches on practical tools for better communication, the power of curiosity and creativity in speech, and the need to avoid judgmental...

In this episode of Asking For A Friend with TalkDoc, co-hosts Dr. Pamela Kreiser, Meredith Edwards Nagel, and Teighlor Polendo discuss the importance of editing our speech and the adage, "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all." They explore the impact of words on relationships and communication, providing insights into when silence is more beneficial than speaking. The conversation touches on practical tools for better communication, the power of curiosity and creativity in speech, and the need to avoid judgmental tendencies. Tune in for practical advice on managing the power of words and improving your relationships.

Music by epidemic sound.

SHOW NOTES:

Experts : Dr. Newberg, Dr. Waldman, Dr. Puff, Dr. Segal

Resources :

Newberg and Waldman’s Book: Words Can Change Your Brain

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/309487/words-can-change-your-brain-by-andrew-newberg-md-and-mark-robert-waldman/

Dr. Puff’s Article: The Power of Our Words

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/meditation-for-modern-life/202301/the-power-of-our-words

Dr. Segal’s Article: What We Say Matters

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/social-empathy/201810/what-we-say-matters

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