Navigating challenging relationships (without all the drama) (Episode 289)

Navigating relationship challenges doesn’t have to mean dealing with constant conflict or emotional chaos. In this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m sharing a practical and drama-free blueprint for how to handle difficult relationships in a way that protects your peace and supports your mental health - whether they’re romantic, platonic, or family-based. You’ll learn what makes a relationship truly ‘challenging’, how to recognise unhealthy dynamics, and what to do when issues like manipulation or constant emotional stress start taking a toll on you. I’ll also guide you through a four-stage process for dealing with drama calmly and clearly… without losing yourself in the process. Because while you can’t control other people, you can control how you respond. So if you’ve been feeling emotionally drained, or stuck in emotional survival mode, this one’s for you. 

👉 Ready to learn how to protect your peace, one healthier relationship choice at a time? Then let’s talk!

💡 TL;DR: If you're tired of emotional chaos in your relationships, this episode will show you how to handle difficult dynamics with calm and clarity… and without losing your peace of mind! 😃

💬 Let me know:   What’s one thing you’ve been tolerating that’s damaging your peace… and how can you respond differently?

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📝 Episode transcript and show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=17399  

🎧 Past episodes you may find helpful (as mentioned in this episode):

Episode 279: Expressing Yourself https://ltamh.com/?p=16628 

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⏱️ Timestamps:

0:00 Challenging relationships and mental health

0:59 Dealing with difficult relationships 

1:49 What are difficult relationships?

6:36 Why navigating relationships mindfully matters

13:27 How to work through challenging relationships 

27:00 Final tips and applying what you’ve learned

New here? Hi! 👋😃 Let’s Talk About Mental Health is the show that helps you improve your mental health. In the weekly episodes of Let’s Talk About Mental Health Jeremy Godwin makes better mental health simple, with straightforward and practical advice grounded in both quality research and personal experience. Jeremy is a writer and counsellor with extensive lived experience of severe anxiety and depression, and he creates tools and resources full of helpful mental health tips to improve your mental wellbeing and build greater mental health awareness. 

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