Self-Conscious with Chrissy Teigen

Jefferson Fisher: Stop Spiraling: Use This 3-Step Script for Every Tough Talk


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Jefferson Fisher, a Texas trial lawyer, viral communication coach, and author of The Next Conversation, joins Self-Conscious to break down how to have hard conversations without spiraling. Whether it’s with your partner, your parent, or your boss, Jefferson offers a step-by-step framework to help you speak clearly, stay grounded, and protect your relationships in the process.

Chrissy brings her own real-world struggles with confrontation into the mix, making this episode feel like a vulnerable, high-impact workshop in real time.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Use a three-step formula—state the topic, define the goal, and ask for buy-in—to structure any difficult conversation.
  2. Avoid triggering phrases like “we need to talk” and instead open with direct, neutral language.
  3. Practice Jefferson’s “conversational breath” to reset your nervous system before you respond.
  4. Lowering your voice in tense moments invites the other person to meet you in calm, not conflict.
  5. When things escalate, pause and ask intentional questions like “Can you say that again?” to shift the power dynamic.\


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