If you’ve ever struggled to say what you really mean, avoided conflict to keep the peace, or felt like your voice gets lost in relationships—this episode is for you. We’re diving into the four main communication styles: passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, and assertive—breaking down how each one shows up, why we default to them, and what it takes to move toward assertiveness. You’ll learn how emotional regulation and your core beliefs play a major role in how you communicate, and why assertiveness isn’t just the most effective style—it’s also the most self-honoring.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

• The four primary communication styles and how to identify your default
• Why assertiveness is the ideal communication style—and what makes it so hard to practice
• How emotional dysregulation can fuel passive, aggressive, and passive-aggressive tendencies
• Real-life examples of how communication patterns form in relationships, workplaces, and families
• The core beliefs that keep us stuck in unhelpful communication habits (like “I don’t matter”)
• Actionable steps to move from passivity to clarity and self-advocacy in your daily life

RESOURCES:

• The Ego Series: Episodes 27-30
• The Centered Framework: Episode 30
• How To Set and Keep Boundaries: Episode 6

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