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Dr. Pamela Kreiser (with Meredith Edwards Nagel and Teighlor Polendo) shares her practical insights about how to improve relationships and promote peace—drawing upon her experience teaching graduate and undergraduate students, serving as a Lead Mediator, and training Mediators. Submit your questions to hello@afafpodcast.com KEYWORDS: Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Conflict, Relationships, Mediation, Human Connection, Dyadic Communication, Interpersonal Communication Skills.
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Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Welcome back to Asking For A Friend with TalkDoc, featuring hosts Dr. Pamela Kreiser, Meredith Edwards Nagel, and Teighlor Polendo. In today's episode, we explore “reframing”—a powerful mental communication tool backed by research that helps cultivate resilience, clarity, and purpose. The discussion juxtaposes growth versus fixed mindsets and optimism versus pessimism, drawing on insights from Martin Seligman's “Learned Optimism” and Carol Dweck's “Mindset: The Psychology of Success.” Through personal anecdotes and practical examples, we delve into how shifting our perspectives can turn challenges into opportunities for growth. Whether it’s navigating relationship breakups or dealing with everyday inconveniences, reframing aids in approaching problems from new angles and adapting a growth-oriented mindset. Join us as we uncover ways to enhance your emotional well-being and relationship dynamics through the transformative power of reframing.
Music by epidemic sound.
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Experts/Resources:
Martin Seligman - Learned Optimism
https://www.amazon.com/Learned-Optimism-Change-Your-Mind/dp/0671019112
Brene Brown - Rising Strong
https://brenebrown.com/book/rising-strong/
Carol Dweck - Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40745.Mindset
AFAF Links :
Episode #004: Birthday Mindset! How to Stay Positive
https://pod.link/afafwithtalkdoc/episode/655b369db039ba1eea98440837bb86d4
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