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Dr. Pamela Kreiser

Dr. Pamela Kreiser (with Meredith Edwards Nagel and Teighlor Polendo) shares her practical insights about how to improve relationships and promote peace—drawing upon her experience teaching graduate and undergraduate students, serving as a Lead Mediator, and training Mediators. Submit your questions to hello@afafpodcast.com KEYWORDS: Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Conflict, Relationships, Mediation, Human Connection, Dyadic Communication, Interpersonal Communication

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30:27

#021: Boundaries 101 - How to Say No!

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2021/07/06

In this episode TalkDoc breaks down what boundaries really are versus what they are not. Do you know clear boundaries actually help the people in our lives treat us better? What do you say yes and no to in your life? Do you feel overwhelmed or used? Research shows if we stick to our boundaries they help us feel less taken advantage of by others. It’s important to learn that boundary making is about owning responsibility and our own needs, not directing the actions of people around us. So

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34:17

#020: Myths of Boundaries

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2021/06/22

In this episode we discuss what a boundary actually is versus how boundaries often get misconstrued. Boundaries are all around us and help us know what we are responsible for or what others’ responsibilities are. They are about providing structure and research shows we require structure to thrive. Join us as we explore boundary violations, their limits and how you can clarify your needs. We clarify what boundaries are not through 4 myths many of us believe. As you listen, explore the beliefs you

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30:26

#019: AFAF with Jamal Jivanjee on Transforming Self Talk

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2021/06/08

Join us as we interview life-coach Jamal Jivanjee about his work with others to confront the stories they tell themselves to reshape their thinking for better relationships and a better life. Jamal explains that pain is inevitable but suffering is optional. Jamal reminds us that our body is a record of the past and what we believe about ourselves will often repeat itself in life unless we change the record. Once we become aware that suffering typically happens in patterns like a record,

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29:36

#018: Beating Around the Bush - How to Choose Your Words

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2021/05/25

In this episode we discuss how we use words to soften the blow of our messages. Every culture has ways to “beat around the bush.” Take a listen and let us know how you do this (hello@afafpodcast.com). Are there times when we should blunt? Or can euphemisms be helpful to the other at times? Maybe trading our own comfort for the growth of the other is a good place to start (TC4G). While we believe honesty is the best policy, it is equally important to distinguish the reasons we share with others

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36:13

#017: AFAF with Molly McManimie on Reframing Success

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2021/05/18

In this episode we deep dive into the professional world of communication with NFL Agent, Molly McManimie. From her undergrad in Communication Studies to her Doctorate in Law, Molly continues to put in “the work” personally and professionally. Listen as she shares her own definition of success and how she trades comfort for growth (TC4G) on a daily basis. Music by epidemic sound.

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07:06

#016: Bloopers Reel 1 - Everybody Makes Mistakes

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2021/05/11

We all know nobody’s perfect - including TalkDoc, Meredith, and Teighlor. So we thought what better way to celebrate our 3 Month-A-Versary than by sharing some entertaining imperfections in a blooper reel. We hope you enjoy this podcast of outtakes as much as we enjoy putting together the show in spite of - or maybe because of our do-overs.

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30:30

#015: What the Phub!

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2021/05/04

In this episode we explore the meaning of phubbing (phone snubbing). Have you ever had someone pick up their phone mid-conversation? Is this normal or are we addicted to the brick in our pocket? Cell phones may bring us closer to those far from us yet take us further from those next to us. Research shows that in situations where our phones are constantly accessible perceived relationship satisfaction goes down as well. Some research even explores phone addiction and its relation to how we spend our

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30:59

#014: Taboo Topics

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2021/04/27

In this episode we talk about subjects we “shouldn’t” talk about, a.k.a taboo topics. Talkdoc brings us up to speed with the reasons we avoid these topics. There’s lots of reasons we don’t talk about things but the key is to start thinking about what those are and where they come from. Some people in our lives can support tough topics and some cannot. Remember to carefully navigate whom we share our stories with. Timing is also a major player in these topics and actively understanding the people

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34:27

#013: Stories We Make Up

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2021/04/20

Do you have stories you tell yourself rattling around in your head about the thoughts, feelings, motivations and behaviors of those you care about? Have you convinced yourself you know what you need to know? Are you sure you know whether the story is made up or whether it’s true? The stories we create, can create problems for ourselves and others. In this episode of “Asking For A Friend,” find out about the reasons why we choose to operate with less information vs more. Learn about the brain

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40:04

#012: AFAF with Shardasia LeDay on How to Reconcile

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2021/04/13

In this episode Shardasia LeDay, Social Worker and entrepreneur invites us into the difficult roads she’s walked through with her incarcerated father. She describes how forgiveness and reconciliation have shaped her and her relationship with him. Research shows us forgiveness and reconciliation are about choice. But how do we do it? As Shardasia reminds us, many people will focus on how things can go bad...but “what if it goes good?” Join us as Shardasia courageously shares her and her father’s

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33:47

#011: Self Forgiveness - You Hold the Keys to the...

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2021/04/06

Have you ever done something you felt was unforgivable? Have you felt unworthy of forgiveness when it was offered to you? Do you freely extend forgiveness to others but withhold it from yourself? In this episode we talk about the critical steps to accepting forgiveness when it is offered and what it means to forgive yourself even if it isn’t. Listen in and discover the keys you hold to unlocking the cell you occupy. Music by epidemic sound.

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35:34

#010: Forgiveness 101- How to Forgive Others

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2021/03/30

In this episode we focus on tools for forgiving others. Ugh, forgiveness is messy. We hear examples of people doing the work and find the path of forgiveness can take ordinary people on extraordinary journeys. TalkDoc describes 4 phases to guide us through this work: uncover, decide, work and discover. Research warns us the danger of conditional forgiveness. You know...that “if” condition to earn forgiveness, it can keep us from our own freedom. Conditional forgiveness reinstates the string we are

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29:47

#009: Myths of Forgiveness

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2021/03/23

This week we unpack the myths of forgiveness. The world tries to convince us forgiveness is weak, minimizes justice and over simplifies the work it takes among other frustrating ideas. We wrestle with how these myths have effected our own paths to forgiveness. The real work of forgiveness is discovering how to set ourselves free and how we hold our own keys to freedom. Don’t forget, rumination is “the bad boy”! Music by epidemic sound.

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41:59

#008: AFAF with Katie Masters on Taking Risks

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2021/03/16

Katie Masters, a former student of TalkDoc, takes the guest seat on “Asking For A Friend” this week. She shares her TC4G journey to create her company, Nail Thoughts, and what she’s learned about starting a successful nail artist business. Listen and learn from Katie about what worked for her, what didn’t, and what motivated her to cross the bridge between dreaming and doing. Music by epidemic sound.

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33:22

#007: Sweet Talk - How to Give A Compliment!

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2021/03/09

In this episode we look for the good around us via the language of compliments. Research shows that compliments positively contribute to our relational health. However, back handed compliments can have an equally opposite effect. TalkDoc gives us framework for how to make space with compliments both for others and within ourselves. So how do you desire to be seen? Do you take time to study the people you love? Consider your TC4G carefully this week and let us know! Music by epidemic sound.

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35:04

#006: Meet the Bickersons! How to Reduce Bickering

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2021/03/02

In this episode TalkDoc teaches us about the effects of bickering. We’ve all done it and we’ve all disliked it when we’ve experienced it. So how do we curb this? This week we confess our own bickering habits, what it feels like to witness it and why it gets us nowhere. Bonus, research shows the more we improve this communication area the quicker our bodies heal! Don’t forget to let us know your TC4G! Music by epidemic sound.

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40:37

#005: Shut Down Mode - How to Manage Stonewalling

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2021/02/23

In this episode, we discuss a tough communication challenge...Stonewalling. TalkDoc walks us through the analogy of Stonewalling as a warning light on our relationship dashboard. It’s time we unlearn the habit of leaving the light on too long so the whole engine (i.e. relationship) doesn’t break down. Join our carpool ride hosted by Dr. Pamela Kreiser (along with Teighlor Polendo and Meredith Edwards) for reliable, practical guidance to address these “walls” in ourselves as well as help our partners

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42:59

#004: Birthday Mindset! How to Stay Positive

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2021/02/16

In this episode, we navigate the communication art of Reframing and how actively pursuing “reframe” can help us reevaluate events in our lives. Remember, beware the beast of comparison. TalkDoc walks us through powerful and learned tools that help shift our mindsets from fixed to growth. Even Michael Jordan has felt the sting of failure but his growth mindset helped him “reframe” and move into more opportunities for success. Join us as we learn to adopt optimism; don’t worry it’s not the cheap

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33:47

#003: Sorry, Not Sorry - How to Apologize

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2021/02/10

In this episode, we dive into cultural differences of apologies, twisted apologies, and non-apologies. Taking responsibility is hard work, no matter who we are or where we come from. We also explore elements of a good apology and discover what the receiver is really listening for. Hint hint: a good apology isn’t about “you.”

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34:26

#002: Ah, Defensiveness - How to Manage Defensiveness

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2021/02/10

In this episode, we learn how defensive language (in trusting relationships) can stop our conversations and relationship development. We explore three ways to trade comfort for growth (TC4G) through acknowledging our own bad habit, as well as learn why perceived threats can be so hard to shake.

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