Stop Being Dismissed: Exactly What to Say the Next Time You’re Gaslit, Disrespected, or Ignored | Kwame Christian PT 1

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4.7 • 657 Ratings

🗓️ 2 July 2025

⏱️ 51 minutes

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Summary

Lisa Bilyeu sits down with acclaimed negotiation expert and bestselling author Kwame Christian to unravel the secrets of navigating emotionally charged conversations with confidence and clarity. Whether it’s setting boundaries with your partner, responding calmly to dismissal at work, or standing firm when you’re accused of being selfish, Kwame brings concrete tools and science-backed strategies to the table for every woman who’s ever wished she could “say the right thing” in difficult moments. Kwame and Lisa dissect how the real challenge in tough conversations often begins long before a word is spoken, revealing the transformative framework of “compassionate curiosity.” Together, they explore how to name your emotions to regain your composure, why lowering your expectations of others can be a superpower, and the art of pausing at critical moments to shift the entire direction of a conversation. Whether you struggle with people-pleasing, boundary-setting, emotional floods, or gaslighting—this episode will give you a playbook you’ll revisit again and again. SHOWNOTES01:12 Naming Your Feelings: Compassionate Curiosity Explained01:58 The Science of Emotional Flooding05:38 The Power of Emotional Preparation12:32 Recognizing Manipulation & Keeping Your Power18:17 The Exact Template for Boundary Conversations21:37 “Turning the Titanic” and Letting Others Arrive at Truth26:32 Divorce the Outcome, Marry the Process FOLLOW KWAME CHRISTIAN:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kwamechristian/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kwame_ChristianPodcast: Negotiate AnythingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristianWebsite: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/ CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠ and entering promo code WOI at check out. Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠https://shopify.com/lisa⁠ BIOptimizers: Head to⁠ https://bioptimizers.com/impact ⁠and use code IMPACT for 10% off. OneSkin: Get 15% off with code LISA at ⁠https://oneskin.co ⁠ SleepMe: Visit ⁠https://sleep.me/woi⁠ to get your Chilipad and save 20% with code WOI. Try it risk-free with their 30-night sleep trial and free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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