The Art of Communication: How to Stay Calm, Connected and In Control During Life’s Toughest Moments with Jefferson Fisher #571

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Dr Rangan Chatterjee

Health & Fitness, Medicine, Alternative Health, Mental Health

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🗓️ 8 July 2025

⏱️ 129 minutes

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Summary

Most of us spend our lives in conversation - yet very few of us are ever taught how to communicate well. Whether it’s with our partners, colleagues, family or friends, we often assume that being heard is the same as being understood. But true communication isn’t just about the words we use - it’s about the tone, timing and energy behind them. This week’s guest believes that better communication can transform not only our relationships, but our health and happiness as well. Jefferson Fisher is a trial lawyer, a sought after public speaker and the author of the brand new book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More. In this conversation, we explore: Why good communication is about more than just words The three essential principles to better communication How to shift from reaction to reflection by making your first word your breath What it means to “control the moment” How to use the “I can tell…” framework to defuse tension Why silence can be a superpower, when used correctly How ego, fear and unspoken emotion are often the real reason for arguments This isn’t just an episode about talking. It’s about how to listen better, show up with more intention, and move from conflict to connection – one breath, one moment, one conversation at a time. I hope you enjoy listening. Support the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore. For other podcast platforms go to https://fblm.supercast.com. Thanks to our sponsors: https://drinkag1.com/livemore https://timeline.com/livemore https://join.whoop.com/livemore http://www.vivobarefoot.com/livemore Show notes https://drchatterjee.com/571 DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

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0:00.0	Whenever you set out to win an argument, you lower the quality and connection of that relationship.
0:07.0	What you've really won, instead of trying to win the argument, you look to unravel them.
0:13.0	You find the knots in the conversation and get really quick and really proficient at loosening them.
0:19.0	Hey guys, how you doing?
0:21.6	I hope you're having a good week so far.
0:23.6	My name is Dr. Rongan Chatterjee, and this is my podcast.
0:27.6	Feel Better, Live More.
0:30.6	When was the last time an email landed the wrong way?
0:36.6	Or, you had a disagreement with your partner or friends,
0:40.2	or you had to have a difficult conversation at work. You see, most of us spend a huge part of our
0:48.2	lives communicating, yet very few of us are ever taught how to communicate well.
0:55.0	But have you ever considered that communicating better could improve every aspect of your life,
1:02.0	not just your relationships, but also your health and happiness?
1:07.0	This week's guest is Jefferson Fisher.
1:10.0	Jefferson is a trial lawyer, a sought-after public speaker,
1:14.1	and the author of the brand new book, The Next Conversation,
1:18.7	Argue less, talk more.
1:21.6	In our conversation, we explore why good communication is about more than just words, the three essential principles
1:30.8	to better communication, how to shift from reaction to reflection by making your first word
1:38.4	your breath, what it means to control the moment, how to use the I Can Tell Framework to diffuse tension,
1:47.1	why silence can be a superpower when used correctly, and how ego, fear and unspoken emotion
1:55.0	are often the real reason for arguments. Whether it's with our partners, colleagues, family or friends,
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