#26 The Hidden Dangers of Giving (and Taking) Advice — Should We Give Advice Or Just Listen?

Have you ever followed advice… and ended up feeling worse? In this episode of Life Happens* (but you can too!), Michelle and Nick explore the surprising risks behind something we all do: giving and receiving advice. Why do we feel so compelled to offer advice—are we really helping, or just trying to feel useful? And why can the same advice be life-changing for one person… but harmful for another? They unpack the psychology behind advice, including how communication style, timing, and personal context can completely change its impact. Plus, Nick shares a story about giving media advice to someone connected to one of the world’s biggest bands—and what happened next. Want to understand your own approach? Take the communication style quiz they discuss in the episode: https://www.wikihow.com/Communication-Style-Quiz 🎧 Listen now to rethink the advice you give—and the advice you take. Life Happens* — but you can too! You will find everything about Life Happens* here: https://linktr.ee/lifehappens.podcast