159 – Saying It Wrong?!  The #1 Thing That Gets in The Way of Effective Communication with Dr. Stephanie Lopez

 When was the last time you said something, and the other person’s response wasn’t what you expected?  Or maybe you beat around the bush and ended up causing confusion and frustration?  Or how about the last time you avoided an uncomfortable conversation altogether?   In today’s episode, Dr. Stephanie Lopez, PhD, LHEP – and former NASA psychologist, discusses ways we can all improve our communication skills.  As a mindset and emotion coach, Dr. Steph helps women go from being hard on themselves to conquering their negative thoughts, feeling confident, and living a life they love.   Three things you’ll learn in this episode:  The #1 thing that gets in the way of having direct conversations Common ways we communicate that are ineffective and defensive A simple change we can make to be more open & increase our self-awareness    To connect with Dr. Steph, head to: Instagram: @drstephanielopez Podcast: Broken to Brave 4 Day Healing Retreat --🧠 What's your capacity pattern? Take the free 2-minute quiz and unlock The Capacity Code — a personalized private podcast episode for your specific nervous system. → Take the Capacity Pattern Quiz