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May 7, 2025 β€’ 49 mins

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Welcome back, Feels Family! (Or should we say, "All the Feelers" in the crowd! πŸ˜‰) In Episode 6, Johnny and Lisa are here to help you navigate one of life's toughest challenges: dealing with difficult people β€” without losing your mind! 🀯

They get real about:

  • πŸŽ‰ Celebrating a podcasting milestone: making it past 90% of all podcasts!
  • πŸ€” Identifying the type of difficult person you're encountering (are they just having a bad day, or is it a recurring toxic pattern?).
  • πŸ›‘οΈ Why setting boundaries is crucial for protecting your peace.
  • πŸ’” Understanding the unhealed trauma or insecurities that might be behind difficult behavior.
  • πŸ˜’ How to handle those "Debbie Downers" and chronic "glass half empty" types.
  • πŸ§˜πŸ½β€β™€οΈ The power of empathy, emotional discipline, and managing your own reactions.
  • 🀝 When to offer support, when to check in, and when to distance yourself.
  • 🌱 How these challenging interactions can actually lead to personal growth and resilience.
  • πŸ—£οΈ The importance of self-awareness and taking accountability for our own difficult moments.

PLUS: Special shoutouts to our amazing sponsor OuLa-Lade Lemonade (the best lemonade, made with love! πŸ‹) and a couple of appearances from the podcast cat! 🐾

✨ Question of the Week (straight from Johnny & Lisa to you!): ✨ What are some strategies YOU use for dealing with difficult people? What challenges have you faced in those situations? Share your experiences with us on all of our socials and drop your answers in the comments below!

πŸ’› If you enjoyed the episode and are ready to handle those tricky encounters with more confidence, don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE with someone who needs these insights! Keep feeling, keep sharing, and keep it real within the feels! πŸ’›

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