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EPISODE · Jul 31, 2025 · 37 MIN

Conversations with Difficult People, Beginning Difficult Conversations and Communicating with Narcissists: According to Jefferson Fisher

from The Aware Mind · host Sarah Vallely

Send a textIn this episode of The Aware Mind, host Sarah Vallely reviews Jefferson Fisher's new book, "The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More". Sarah covers five tips for conversations with difficult people, five more tips for beginning difficult conversations and even five more tips for communicating with narcissists. Learn how to better manage your emotions during charged conversations, how to create a container for conversations so you and the other person do not derail the conversation, and learn how to respond to gaslighting in a way that keeps the conversation on point. Whether you need support communicating at work, with your partner or even your own children, this episode is for you. These tips are also excellent for anyone wanting to learn how to better commuicate with emotionally immature people and others you need to set boundaries with.Fisher's bonus chapter about communicating with narcissists. https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/bonuschapterThe Aware Mind's host, Sarah Vallely has been teaching meditation for over 20 years and is a private coach, helping clients heal from a narcissistic parent, abusive partner, trauma from growing up with ADHD, intrusive thoughts and overwhelming anxiety. Important links:Sarah's Mindfulness Coaching website: https://www.sarahvallely.comTSD Mindfulness Coach Certification https://www.tsdmind.orgThis episode is a meditation for beginner mindfulness meditators and anyone interested in learning supports for a variety of mental health challenges, including overthinking, trauma, intrusive thoughts and self-worth.  The Aware Mind produces content that supports stress reduction, anxiety relief, better concentration and focus, and trauma healing.

Send a text In this episode of The Aware Mind, host Sarah Vallely reviews Jefferson Fisher's new book, "The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More". Sarah covers five tips for conversations with difficult people, five more tips for beginning difficult conversations and even five more tips for communicating with narcissists. Learn how to better manage your emotions during charged conversations, how to create a container for conversations so you and the other person do not derail the conversa...

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