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EPISODE · Aug 5, 2025 · 41 MIN

Dr Jessie Stern + Rachel Samson | Surviving the Difficult People in Your Life

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Di Gillett sits down with psychologists—Dr. Jessie Stern and Rachel Samson, authors of ‘Beyond Difficult’—to explore the emotional terrain of difficult relationships and just how to survive the difficult people in your life. Let’s face it – we all have at least one – or maybe it’s you who’s the problem!Together, they unpack what really makes someone “difficult” (spoiler: it’s not a diagnosis), and how attachment theory, temperament, and communication styles shape our experience of others—at home, at work, and in ourselves. KEY TOPICS:Understanding difficult relationshipsThe subjectivity of difficult behaviourAttachment theory and its impactNavigating workplace dynamicsThe role of empathy in relationshipsWhen to walk away from relationships New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. WHO ARE Dr. JESSIE STERN AND RACHEL SAMSON?Dr. Jessie Stern and Rachel Samson are expert psychologists. Rachel Samson, M. Psych (Clin) is an Australian clinical psychologist, lecturer, writer and speaker. Recognised as a relationships and parenting expert. Dr Jessie Stern, PhD is an American psychologist, researcher, and assistant professor at Pomona College. Her work – including more than 50 research articles and book chapters on relationships – has been featured by CNN, The Conversation and Scientific American.FIND RACHEL AT:Rachel on Instagram @australianpsychologist CONNECT WITH DI & POWER OF WOMEN: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations. Follow, share & subscribe so you never miss an episode.Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590Follow on the website: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast/ CREDITS:Sound Design: Daryl Missen - www.vinilo.com.au DISCLAIMER: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/💫Subscribe to the Power Of Women Podcast and leave a review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🤝 Interested in collaborating or a sponsorship partnership with Power Of Women Podcast. I’d love to hear from you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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