Playing With Fire

91 How to deal with criticism so it doesn't ruin your relationships with Dr. Jessica Higgins


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"Why are you doing it like that?" 

Whether your criticism is about something as mundane as loading the dishwasher or as complex as managing new relationship energy, poorly timed, unsolicited criticism doesn't actually get us the connection we're longing for. 

Dr. Jessica Higgins joins us this week to offer clarity on what criticism is really telling us and what we can do to shift our feedback patterns. 

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Did you love Dr. Jessica's style? Check out her fantastic Empowered Relationships Podcast !

Dr. Jessica Higgins holds two graduate degrees in psychology, two coaching certifications, and over 20 years of experience helping clients achieve successful results. As the host of the Empowered Relationship Podcast, she helps people navigate the terrain of long-lasting intimacy more skillfully and mindfully. Through her coaching and online course, clients transform pain into love and connection.

Listeners can download Dr. Jessica’s free guide “Is Criticism Tearing Your Relationship Apart?” here 

Find out more about Jessica's work here https://drjessicahiggins.com/


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