398. Why Your Conversations Keep Going in Circles (And the 2-Step Fix)
About this episode
Dr. Abby Medcalf discusses the root causes of circular conversations in arguments and provides a two-step process to improve communication.
You’re stuck in an argument. Maybe it’s the same fight you have every few weeks. Maybe it’s a standoff where nobody budges. Maybe someone goes quiet and passive-aggressive instead of saying what’s wrong. All three have the same root cause. You’re arguing the facts, and no one’s talking about what’s happening underneath the words. Whatever’s happening emotionally is what’s keeping the conversation stuck. You’re arguing the facts, hoping that’ll help, but it doesn’t because you’re focusing on the wrong thing. We connect through feelings, not thoughts, and until someone names the feelings, the facts just keep circling. Today I’m giving you my two-step process to shift this dynamic, so you can start connecting instead of going around in circles. ____________________________ Full blog and show notes: https://abbymedcalf.com/conversations-going-in-circles-same-fight Get The Circle-Breaker Script Sheet: What to Say When a Conversation Won’t Move Forward: https://abbymedcalf.com/circle-breaker-script Join my online community, One Love Collective, on Substack: https://abbymedcalf.com/substack You'll get... ✨ Early drops + ad-free podcast episodes ✨ Worksheets, journal prompts, downloads…
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Host: Dr. Abby Medcalf
Topics covered
- communication
- relationships
- emotional connection
- conflict resolution
- self improvement
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