The Jefferson Fisher Podcast
Civility Media
Communicate with confidence so you can argue less and talk more.Every episode of The Jefferson Fisher Podcast is packed with actionable strategies you can implement today to improve the way you communicate.Make your next conversation the one that changes everything.New episodes every Tuesday.The Jefferson Fisher Podcast on YoutubeListen on Apple PodcastsListen or watch on SpotifyOrder my book The Next ConversationJoin my School of CommunicationSubscribe to my NewsletterFollow me on InstagramFollow me on TikTokFollow me on LinkedIn
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Oct 2, 2026 • 1h 18min
How to Handle Someone You Disagree With ft. Tim Tebow
Tim Tebow, former professional football player, broadcaster, author, philanthropist, and founder of the Tim Tebow Foundation, joins a candid conversation about disagreement, criticism, conviction, and humility. They explore reading the room, responding to mockery, escaping comparison, building truth-telling relationships, protecting children from online exploitation, and serving vulnerable communities.
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Sep 29, 2026 • 35min
Stop Absorbing Other People’s Chaos
How can you stay compassionate without being pulled into someone else’s turmoil? This call-in conversation explores boundaries with difficult relationships, conflict with in-laws, supporting friends without taking sides, and responding when someone makes your pain about them. It also covers communication lessons for teenagers and maintaining an open door with an estranged parent.
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Sep 25, 2026 • 1h 11min
ADHD Expert: Why You Feel Motivated But Can't Do Anything
Dr. Sasha Hamdani, a psychiatrist, ADHD specialist, and author of Too Sensitive, explores why ADHD can make emotions, feedback, and everyday communication feel overwhelming. They discuss rejection sensitivity, late diagnosis, overlooked presentations, executive dysfunction, and why motivation does not always translate into action. The conversation also covers writing through conflict, setting communication parameters, and supporting loved ones without creating a parent-child dynamic.
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Sep 22, 2026 • 24min
When Someone Insults You, Ask Them This
What if the best response to an insult isn’t a comeback, but a question? Explore clarifying questions that uncover meaning, intent-focused questions that reveal motives, and no-oriented questions that reduce resistance. Learn how asking someone to repeat a hurtful remark can shift responsibility back to them and steer tense conversations toward clarity.
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Sep 18, 2026 • 1h 20min
How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Entitled Ft. Dr. Becky
Dr. Becky Kennedy, clinical psychologist, author, and founder of Good Inside, explores how to raise resilient, grounded children. They discuss supported struggle, setting boundaries that actually work, helping kids handle “no,” avoiding entitlement, and building confidence through self-trust. They also unpack sibling roles, sports and character, and why repairing after parenting mistakes matters more than getting everything right.
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Sep 15, 2026 • 30min
How to Shut Down Someone Trying to Provoke You
Tough conversations take center stage, from staying calm when family members provoke you to setting firm boundaries without overexplaining. The discussion explores self-worth, sensory needs, estranged parents, and reconnecting safely. It also addresses domestic violence, recognizing danger, and seeking protection and professional support when marriage becomes unsafe.
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Sep 11, 2026 • 55min
Finance Expert: How You Talk About Money Matters Ft. Vivian Tu
Vivian Tu, a money educator, former Wall Street trader, author, and entrepreneur, makes financial conversations feel less intimidating. She explores why money becomes taboo, how family and social media shape our habits, and when to discuss finances while dating or in a relationship. They also tackle first-date costs, financial independence in marriage, teaching kids about money, and asking for a raise.
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Sep 9, 2026 • 20min
3 Ways To Avoid Manipulators
Learn how manipulation hides inside close relationships, from guilt trips and urgent demands to fear, obligation, and personal attacks. Explore the communication triangle manipulators use to control access and information, plus ways to recognize pressure, stay centered, and set boundaries without escalating the conflict.
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Sep 4, 2026 • 1h 4min
#1 Memory Expert: How to Think Clearly When You’re Put on the Spot
Jim Kwik, brain coach, memory expert, and bestselling author of Limitless, explores what happens when pressure makes your mind go blank. He discusses training for high-stakes conversations, the power of self-talk, remembering names, and keeping your brain sharp. He also examines when AI supports thinking and when it quietly replaces it, plus simple habits for clearer focus and stronger recall.
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Sep 1, 2026 • 26min
You Need to Disappoint More People
Saying no isn’t a character flaw, but constantly managing everyone else’s expectations can make you lose yourself. Explore why the aftermath of a refusal often feels tougher than the refusal, how to acknowledge disappointment without absorbing it, and ways to set firm boundaries without apologizing, overexplaining, or caving. Includes practical language for everyday situations and leadership.
