Ever find yourself sure you know what someone is thinking — or frustrated they don’t magically know what you need? That’s mind reading. And while it feels like a survival skill, it’s actually a relationship-sabotaging illusion and a character defect.
In this episode of Worthy of Work, Stephanie Rivard breaks down the two dysfunctional ways we engage in mind reading:
Believing we can read others’ minds
Expecting others to read ours
Stephanie shares personal stories, relatable examples (including a classic Friends reference), and the practical replacements for this sneaky character defect: clarity, communication, and letting go. You'll learn how to stop building stories in your head and start building healthier connections instead.
If you've ever:
Assumed someone’s silence meant they were mad at you
Slammed cupboards hoping someone would notice you needed help
Felt drained from constant guesswork in your relationships
…this episode is for you.
No more charades. No more fortune telling. Just healthy, honest communication.
✨ No mind reading required.
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