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December 12, 2024 74 mins

Have you ever felt your heart drop when a loved one starts a sentence with, "Can I be honest?" Or maybe you've been the one tiptoeing around feedback like it's a landmine. Well, you're not alone. In this episode, it gets real about criticism—what it is, what it isn't, and how on earth it can actually be constructive.

Join Barz & Dre Renee to unpack the art of giving and receiving criticism without triggering a family feud or a friendship fallout. They even share candid anecdotes from their own lives!

Explore how to approach those tricky conversations with empathy and humor, ensuring that your relationships emerge stronger and more resilient.  So, grab your favorite snack, settle in, and let's turn those "ouch" moments into opportunities for connection and positivity.

0:00 Introduction
2:57 Sponsors: House of 334
5:29 Constructive Criticism
14:24 Calling out a shortfall with negative impact
25:40 How criticism makes us feel
36:52 Family examples
50:38 Being courageous
1:03:55 Final Thoughts

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