EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about passive aggressive behavior: what it is, how it can affect us, and how to manage it. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-recognize-respond-to-passive-aggressive-behavior Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com! OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -Blinkist: To get your free week on Blinkist AND 25% off your subscription see: https://www.blinkist.com/DRLEAF. -Audible: Right now, for a limited time, save 46% on your first 4 months of Audible. That’s only $7.95 a month. Give yourself the gift of listening! For more go to audible.com/drleaf. -Pendulum: Use code DRLEAF at pendulumlife.com to get 20% off all products. -Ritual Essential Protein: To make trying something new less scary, Ritual offers a money-back guarantee if you’re not 100% in love. Plus, my listeners get 10% off during your first 3 months. Just visit ritual.com/DRLEAF to add Essential Protein today PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 2:05 What is passive aggressive behavior? 5:00, 38:30 When you aware of an issue, you can change it! 7:30 What are the signs of passive aggressive behavior? 15:10 The power of compassion & understanding 18:00 Some causes of passive aggressive behavior 22:20, 26:30 How to respond to passive aggressive people 33:40 The importance of boundaries to protect yourself from passive aggressive behavior 36:40 What to do if you act in passive aggressive ways? 38:00 How to use mind management & the Neurocycle to work on your passive aggressive behavior ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources Follow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies: -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/- -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.