One Phrase That Instantly Ends Arguments

The Jefferson Fisher Podcast

Civility Media

Education, Self-improvement, Society & Culture, Relationships

5 • 5.8K Ratings

🗓️ 15 July 2025

⏱️ 14 minutes

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I’ve never regretted saying the kind thing—even when it’s the last thing I wanted to do. In this episode, I’m breaking down how to respond with clarity and strength when you’re triggered, frustrated, or just done. You’ll learn one powerful phrase that instantly defuses tension, how to speak in a way you won’t regret, and a mindset shift that’ll change the way you show up in every conversation. Thank you to our sponsors: Cozy Earth. Upgrade Your Every Day. Get 40% off at cozyearth.com/jefferson or use code JEFFERSON at check out. Pique. Head to PiqueLife.com/jefferson for 20% off. https://www.piquelife.com/pages/nandaka?rfsn=8750900.e68def&utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=nandakalp&utm_medium=Pod&utm_content=jefferson_fisher BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/jeffersonfisher for a discount on your first month of therapy. Order my new book, The Next Conversation, or listen to the full audiobook today. Like what you hear? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review! Suggest a topic or ask a question for me to answer on the show! Want a FREE communication tip each week? Click here to join my newsletter. Join My School of Communication Watch my podcast on YouTube Follow me on Instagram Follow me on TikTok Follow me on LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Oh, that's my prime delivery.
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0:28.8	you know i don't think i've ever regretted saying the kind thing despite everything within me
0:35.1	not wanting to because we never want to.
0:38.1	In that moment, when somebody says something that I don't like, I have this gut reaction of,
0:43.8	I want to say something mean to you.
0:46.9	I want to throw it right back.
0:49.0	I've never regretted choosing to say the kind thing instead.
0:52.7	In today's episode, we're going to talk short and
0:55.1	sweet on this idea of how can you use words to have a better life. Use words that make your
1:02.3	life more fulfilling, regardless of what the other person does. If this is you, this resonates
1:08.3	at all with you. I need you to listen to the end of this episode.
1:15.5	Why? Because it is going to help you immensely and whatever kind of conversation struggle you're having right now. Let's go.
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