Girls Night with Stephanie May Wilson

Girls Night #302: We Need to Talk: How to have the hard conversations you've been avoiding


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Have you ever rehearsed a difficult conversation perfectly in the shower but completely froze when it came time to actually have it? Maybe you're avoiding setting a boundary with a friend, dreading the "where is this relationship going?" talk, or putting off asking for help when you're overwhelmed. If you've ever lost sleep over conversations you know you need to have but keep putting off, this episode is for you.


This episode is for you if you've ever felt like everyone else got a manual for how to navigate conflict while you're just winging it, caught yourself saying "yes" when you wanted to say "no" because you didn't know how to set boundaries, or worried that speaking up about your needs would damage your relationships instead of strengthening them.


In this episode of Girls Night, Stephanie breaks down exactly how to prepare for and navigate life's most difficult conversations. You'll get word-for-word scripts, practical strategies, and the confidence to finally have those talks you've been avoiding.


What You'll Learn:

  • Why your Everything Era makes difficult conversations both more important and more challenging
    • The six-step framework for preparing for any hard conversation (so you never freeze up again)
      • When you need to speak up versus when to let things go (the key indicators that will save you from unnecessary conflict)
        • What happens when we avoid these conversations (spoiler: we end up living smaller lives)
          • Word-for-word scripts for three of the most common difficult conversations women face
            • How to anticipate pushback and respond thoughtfully instead of defensively
              • Why people-pleasers and highly sensitive people actually have an advantage in these conversations
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