"Can I Tell You Something?" Spotting Cruelty Masked as Honesty

On this week's Short Talk on Talks with Dr. Shafer, Neurologist, Author, and Jay Shetty Certified Life coach Dr Shafer tackles those relationships where "can I be honest?" is used as a weapon. The conversation explores how some individuals use honesty as a guise for unkindness and blame, leading to mixed signals that can be damaging. Dr. Shafer emphasizes the importance of recognizing toxic relationships, setting boundaries, and trusting one's own instincts and nervous system to help navigate these challenges and identify when "honesty" is really something else. Takeaways

• Honesty can be weaponized to inflict harm.
• Effective communication requires kindness and clarity.
• Mixed signals in relationships can lead to confusion.
• Recognizing toxic relationships is crucial for emotional health.
• Setting boundaries is essential for self-protection.
• Trusting your nervous system can guide you in relationships.
• Not all advice is constructive; some can be harmful.
• Honesty should come from a place of love and respect.
• You have the power to choose which conversations to engage in.
• Personal growth involves learning to navigate difficult relationships.

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Dr Shafer Stedron, MD is a musician turned Neurologist, a mom, a Jay Shetty-Certified Life Coach, an Author, Publisher, and so much more. She is passionate about helping others reclaim their stories and build their most beautiful future, unlocking their fullest potential informed by her background in neurology, psychology, business and entertainment.

Released January 2025, Dr Shafer co-authors the Cracking the Rich Code 16th Edition, endorsed by Tony Robbins. Order your hardcopy at ⁠⁠⁠www.drshaferstedronova.com⁠⁠⁠, and kindle edition on Amazon. 

Coming May 2025, Dr Shafer shares her children's book, The Boy and His Brightly Colored Blocks, about a young boy whose mother helps him through tricky transitions and the trouble of having to do anything other than play with his beloved blocks. Perfect for the preschooler in your life, your schools and library! #PDAAwareness #letthemplay

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This episode does not offer individualized medical advice. Opinions discussed are for informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice.

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Music Credit: Shafer Yost, Impulse