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Episode 2488:

Encouraging a loved one to adopt healthier eating habits requires patience, empathy, and understanding their motivations. Dr. Neal Malik explains how to shift the conversation from demands and guilt to open dialogue and empowerment. By identifying what truly inspires them and making small, manageable changes, you can help guide them toward sustainable progress without resistance.

Quotes to ponder:

"The need to be known, to have our experience understood and accepted by someone who listens, is food and drink to the human heart."

"Instead of trying to force them to change, listen to their wants and desires - show that you care about their goals and motivations."

"Everyone is motivated by something; we just need to find what that motivation is and use it to empower them."

Episode references:

The Lost Art of Listening by Michael P. Nichols: https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Art-Listening-Second-Edition/dp/1593859864

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