In this episode, I share a couple of real-life experiences that got me thinking about how we navigate people who aren’t showing up at their best—from a snippy ticket booth attendant interaction to a confusing moment at a tavern (with an unexpected twist).

Drawing on insights I have learned from the classroom of life, I walk through three practical ways to handle these moments with more clarity and calm:

1. Don't take it personally, even when it feels that way
2. Set boundaries without losing your kindness
3. Choosing your response instead of reacting

Because the truth is, we can’t control how others show up, but we can decide how we do.

If you’ve ever walked away from an interaction feeling thrown off, frustrated, or questioning yourself, this episode will give you a new way to think about those moments.

Link to Episode 9: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/9-when-life-pushes-your-buttons-the-inner-work/id1868855299?i=1000754810778