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Mastering the Art of Difficult Conversations (with Anna Sale)

Nov 23, 2023

Anna Sale, host of the 'Death, Sex, & Money' podcast, shares expert advice on mastering difficult conversations. Topics include infidelity, navigating divorce, communicating in relationships, the power of personal stories, discussing money taboos, facing the reality of death, and the concept of successful aging.

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Anna Sale

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Quick takeaways

Difficult conversations about death, sex, and money are essential for personal growth and deeper connections.

Open, honest, and compassionate communication is crucial when facing life's most challenging moments, including conversations about mortality.

Breaking down societal taboos and having open conversations about money leads to greater financial understanding and literacy.

Deep dives

The Importance of Having Difficult Conversations

Having difficult conversations about topics like death, sex, and money can be challenging but necessary for personal growth and deeper connections. The podcast explores the value of embracing these uncomfortable conversations and the potential for personal transformation that comes with them.

Introduction

2min

A Personal and Meaningful Conversation

2min

Reflecting on a Difficult Divorce

13min

Navigating Infidelity and Difficult Conversations in a Relationship

4min

The Power of Personal Stories

7min

Taboos and Difficulties of Discussing Money

19min

Facing the Reality of Death

16min

Successful Aging, the U-shaped Curve, and Gratitude

3min

A lot of us run away from tough conversations. Anna Sale runs toward them. For nearly a decade, as the host of the podcast “Death, Sex & Money,” she has been having searching conversations about “the things we think about a lot and need to talk about more.” Today, Anna reminds us — with her trademark warmth, curiosity, and candor — how to have those difficult conversations.

(This episode originally aired in July 2021.)

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