Stop Being Dismissed: Exactly What to Say the Next Time You’re Gaslit, Disrespected, or Ignored | Kwame Christian PT 2

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🗓️ 3 July 2025

⏱️ 47 minutes

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Continuing the masterclass on confident communication, Part 2 of Lisa Bilyeu’s transformative interview with Kwame Christian dives even deeper into the actionable side of navigating life’s toughest conversations. This half is your tactical toolkit for boundary-setting, breaking free from people-pleasing, and leveling up your negotiation skills—both with others and with yourself. Kwame and Lisa walk through the overlooked power of having a conversation “about the conversation”—from inviting others into dialogue with respect for timing, to tackling the tricky dynamics of dueling truths and differing upbringings. You’ll discover how to pivot conflicts into cooperative journeys, decode body language for deeper understanding, and master the art of healthy detachment in the face of disrespect. Plus, Kwame reveals the core negotiation issue most women face (and how to finally advocate for what you truly want), the script for when someone refuses to listen, and the surprising power of indifference. Insightful, practical, and empowering, this episode leaves you ready to be the hero of your own life—no matter who’s on the other side of the table. SHOWNOTES32:41 Moving From Blame to Collaboration: Real-Life Relationship Examples40:43 Negotiating Your True Wants vs. Society’s Expectations46:11 Negotiating with Your Own & Others’ Inner Toddlers52:00 The Two Worlds: Internal State vs. What You Say1:12:16 Lessons in Self-Respect and the Power of Indifference 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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1:01.0	What up my homie?
1:03.4	Welcome back to part two with the brilliant Kwame Christian.
1:06.8	Now, if you didn't hear part one, first of all, you've got to go back and listen to it.
1:10.0	But second of all, Kwame Christian is a master negotiator, a lawyer, and the author of how to have difficult conversations. So you better freaking believe this guy is equipped to help guide us when we feel disrespected or when we're in conversations where we don't know what to say. Now, yesterday, we talked about how to stay grounded when someone actually makes you feel
1:28.7	small and how to finally say what you mean, even when your nervous system wants to actually
1:33.4	freak out and shut down.
1:34.7	And today, now, this episode, we're getting into the real freaking hard stuff.
1:39.2	Because what happens when someone really crosses the line?
1:41.8	What do you actually do when someone in real time disrespects you, says something off or just makes you feel small? And maybe when that
1:49.2	happens, you reacted to it. Maybe you reacted in a way that you don't feel proud of. That's
1:53.8	what we're going to talk about. How we can react and how we can respond when someone maybe makes
1:58.2	a shady comment or when someone does a backhanded compliment.
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