The Communicate Great Podcast

What if encouragement were contagious? Join us as we talk about the power of communicating encouragement to others, and how that positivity can spread. Two women, two mics, and a whole lot of opinions. Join Emma Roy and Traci Poe as we offer tips and tricks to help you Communicate Great. Check out our Communicate Great Podcast’s sponsor, Lauren with The Wellness Company.  Shop high quality, non-toxic essential products without adding to your budget! The Wellness Company offers Whole Foods quality, at Walmart/ Target pricing and Amazon shipping speeds! Plus - you get $20 in free products on your first order!  Follow this link to connect with Lauren to learn more. www.livetotalwellness.com/?pattonwellness Shop The Wellness Company and support our podcast! Want to work with us? Want to just check us out? Visit and Bookmark our WEBSITE: ⁠https://www.communicategreat.online⁠ Level up your communication skills in your personal and professional life: subscribe, like, and follow us on our social media links below.  To support this podcast, visit us on Anchor: ⁠⁠Communicate Great⁠⁠ Follow us on IG: ⁠communicate_great⁠ Like us on FB: ⁠Communicate Great⁠ us on LI: ⁠Communicate Great⁠ YouTube: ⁠Communicate Great⁠ Want to start your own podcast? Check out the online recording studio we use: Riverside affiliate: ⁠⁠⁠Riverside.fm - Record Podcasts And Videos From Anywhere⁠⁠⁠

Two women, two mics, and a whole lot of opinions. Listen in to this third part of our series on Navigating Potential Conflict.  Follow us on IG: communicate_great Like us on FB: Communicate Great Visit and Bookmark our WEBSITE: https://www.communicategreat.online

In this episode of Communicate Great, host Traci Poe sits down with therapist and social worker Ken Hyra, who brings 25 years of experience helping couples and individuals navigate communication breakdowns. Together, they explore why conversations don’t fail because of words alone—but because of how those words are interpreted through past experiences, emotional triggers, and the nervous system.From dishwasher-loading arguments to facial expressions, interruptions, and unspoken assumptions, this conversation reveals how seemingly minor moments activate old patterns that lead to defensiveness, shutdown, or escalation. Ken explains why communication is a practice, not a talent—and why becoming curious instead of reactive can completely change the direction of a relationship.Get in touch with Ken:Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/ken-hyra-chatham-on/1068868 Skool: https://www.skool.com/the-cothera-communication-lab-3063Substack: https://substack.com/@kenrswInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenhyra/For personal or professional life, we offer tips and tricks to help you Communicate Great, leveling up your communication to connect with and build deeper relationships with all of your important people.Want to work with us? Want to just check us out? Visit and Bookmark our WEBSITE: ⁠https://www.communicategreat.online⁠Level up your communication skills in your personal and professional life: subscribe, like, and follow us on our social media links below.To support this podcast, visit us on Anchor: ⁠⁠Communicate Great⁠⁠Follow us on IG: ⁠communicate_great⁠Like and follow us on FB: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Connect with and follow us on LI: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Subscribe, hit notifications, like, share on YouTube: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Follow up on Pinterest: @‌CommunicateGreatConnect with us on Alignable: Communicate GreatWant to start your own podcast? Check out the online recording studio Riverside -  Riverside affiliate: ⁠⁠⁠Riverside.fm - Record Podcasts And Videos From Anywhere

Healthy relationships aren’t built on better words alone, they’re built on deeper self-awareness.In this episode of Communicate Great, host Traci Poe welcomes back therapist and relationship coach Sherry McClurkin, M.S. for a powerful conversation that goes beneath surface-level communication skills and into the real drivers of relational breakdown: unexamined needs, hidden assumptions, and unmet expectations.Sherry shares her personal journey, from growing up in an emotionally silent home to becoming a therapist who now helps people reshape how they show up in relationships. Together, Traci and Sherry explore why people talk past each other, how emotional immaturity shows up in everyday interactions, and why expecting others to “just know” what we need creates disconnection instead of closeness.Connect with Sherry:https://www.sherrymcclurkin.com/https://www.sherrymcclurkin.com/relationship-quizhttps://www.sherrymcclurkin.com/freeebookSherry’s Previous Episode on The Communicate Great Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6wVpSXR9cPOAysQv4eaZg2?si=-Z9yJ3VyQ1mYTpWK1yuVOgFor personal or professional life, we offer tips and tricks to help you Communicate Great, leveling up your communication to connect with and build deeper relationships with all of your important people.Want to work with us? Want to just check us out? Visit and Bookmark our WEBSITE: ⁠https://www.communicategreat.online⁠Level up your communication skills in your personal and professional life: subscribe, like, and follow us on our social media links below.To support this podcast, visit us on Anchor: ⁠⁠Communicate Great⁠⁠Follow us on IG: ⁠communicate_great⁠Like and follow us on FB: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Connect with and follow us on LI: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Subscribe, hit notifications, like, share on YouTube: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Follow up on Pinterest: @‌CommunicateGreatConnect with us on Alignable: Communicate GreatWant to start your own podcast? Check out the online recording studio Riverside -  Riverside affiliate: ⁠⁠⁠Riverside.fm - Record Podcasts And Videos From Anywhere

Have you ever realized you were listening—but not really understanding?In this episode of Communicate Great, Traci Poe sits down with Maria Gallucci, real estate agent, author, and a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), to explore how being raised in silence shaped her approach to communication, presence, and connection. Maria shares what it means to grow up with ASL as her first language, why communication goes far beyond sound, and how intention, body language, and eye contact play a critical role in truly understanding others.Together, Traci and Maria dive into inclusive communication, the power of listening to understand (not just to respond), and how assumptions can derail relationships. Maria also discusses her bestselling book Raised in Silence and her mission to build awareness, empathy, and stronger human connection through better communication.Whether you’re looking to improve your listening skills, communicate more intentionally, or understand communication through a new cultural lens, this conversation offers practical insights and meaningful takeaways for every relationship.Connect with Maria:Colorado ASL Realtor – Your Luxury Real Estate ExpertMaria Gallucci | Realtor (@galluccihomes) • Instagram profileMaria GallucciGet Maria’s Book - Home - Raised In Silence by Maria Gallucci For personal or professional life, we offer tips and tricks to help you Communicate Great, leveling up your communication to connect with and build deeper relationships with all of your important people.Want to work with us? Want to just check us out? Visit and Bookmark our WEBSITE: ⁠https://www.communicategreat.online⁠Level up your communication skills in your personal and professional life: subscribe, like, and follow us on our social media links below.To support this podcast, visit us on Anchor: ⁠⁠Communicate Great⁠⁠Follow us on IG: ⁠communicate_great⁠Like and follow us on FB: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Connect with and follow us on LI: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Subscribe, hit notifications, like, share on YouTube: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Follow up on Pinterest: @‌CommunicateGreatConnect with us on Alignable: Communicate GreatWant to start your own podcast? Check out the online recording studio Riverside -  Riverside affiliate: ⁠⁠⁠Riverside.fm - Record Podcasts And Videos From Anywhere

Do you listen to respond… or do you listen to truly listen?In this re-released episode, Traci Poe revisits a powerful and thought-provoking conversation with David Creel, known as The Blind Spot Coach. This episode was too impactful not to share again.Together, they unpack how blind spots shape the way we communicate, why most conflict escalates automatically, and how learning to respond instead of react can completely change our relationships—at home, at work, and everywhere in between.David uses a simple but unforgettable example—the hidden arrow in the FedEx logo—to show how once something is pointed out, you can’t unsee it. The same is true for our communication patterns. Once you become aware of them, you gain the power to choose differently.Connect with David:https://davidcreel.com/For personal or professional life, we offer tips and tricks to help you Communicate Great, leveling up your communication to connect with and build deeper relationships with all of your important people.Want to work with us? Want to just check us out? Visit and Bookmark our WEBSITE: ⁠https://www.communicategreat.online⁠Level up your communication skills in your personal and professional life: subscribe, like, and follow us on our social media links below.To support this podcast, visit us on Anchor: ⁠⁠Communicate Great⁠⁠Follow us on IG: ⁠communicate_great⁠Like and follow us on FB: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Connect with and follow us on LI: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Subscribe, hit notifications, like, share on YouTube: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Follow up on Pinterest: @‌CommunicateGreatConnect with us on Alignable: Communicate GreatWant to start your own podcast? Check out the online recording studio Riverside -  Riverside affiliate: ⁠⁠⁠Riverside.fm - Record Podcasts And Videos From Anywhere

In this re-release episode, host Traci Poe sits down with licensed professional counselor and grief specialist Jessica Frasier for a deeply insightful conversation on emotions, energy, and communication — both with others and within ourselves.Originally recorded as a past episode, this interview remains just as relevant and impactful today. Jessica shares her personal journey into the world of grief counseling and holistic mental health, unpacking how our bodies are constantly communicating with us through emotions, physical symptoms, and stress responses.Listeners will gain practical insight into supporting others through grief, setting boundaries, forgiving without an apology, and honoring the body’s signals — especially for women navigating leadership, business ownership, and multiple roles.This episode is being shared again because its message is timeless: effective communication starts with listening — to your body, your emotions, and the people around you. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to process what you’re carrying, this conversation offers meaningful guidance, compassion, and hope.Today is a re-release of one of our most impactful episodes of The Communicate Great Podcast. We’re bringing this conversation back because the message is timeless and continues to resonate deeply with listeners.In this episode, host Traci Poe sits down with Barb Pastuszko to explore a powerful and personal topic: do you listen to your inner critic—or your personal power?Barb shares insight into how our inner dialogue shapes the way we communicate, make decisions, and show up in our relationships and work. Together, they unpack how self-awareness, mindset, and intentional communication can help shift us out of self-doubt and into confidence, clarity, and authenticity.This conversation serves as an important reminder that effective communication doesn’t just happen outwardly — it begins within. By learning to recognize and challenge the voices that hold us back, we can communicate with greater purpose and impact.Whether you’re navigating self-doubt, seeking stronger self-trust, or wanting to communicate from a place of confidence and alignment, this episode offers meaningful insight and encouragement — which is exactly why we felt it deserved to be shared again.Connect with Jessicahttps://www.hopeagaincounseling.com/Jessica@hopeagaincounseling.comhttps://www.instagram.com/hope.again.counseling/For personal or professional life, we offer tips and tricks to help you Communicate Great, leveling up your communication to connect with and build deeper relationships with all of your important people.Want to work with us? Want to just check us out? Visit and Bookmark our WEBSITE: ⁠https://www.communicategreat.online⁠Level up your communication skills in your personal and professional life: subscribe, like, and follow us on our social media links below.To support this podcast, visit us on Anchor: ⁠⁠Communicate Great⁠⁠Follow us on IG: ⁠communicate_great⁠Like and follow us on FB: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Connect with and follow us on LI: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Subscribe, hit notifications, like, share on YouTube: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Follow up on Pinterest: @‌CommunicateGreatConnect with us on Alignable: Communicate GreatWant to start your own podcast? Check out the online recording studio Riverside -  Riverside affiliate: ⁠⁠⁠Riverside.fm - Record Podcasts And Videos From Anywhere

Today is a re-release of one of our most impactful episodes of The Communicate Great Podcast. We’re bringing this conversation back because the message is timeless and continues to resonate deeply with listeners.In this episode, host Traci Poe sits down with Barb Pastuszko to explore a powerful and personal topic: do you listen to your inner critic—or your personal power?Barb shares insight into how our inner dialogue shapes the way we communicate, make decisions, and show up in our relationships and work. Together, they unpack how self-awareness, mindset, and intentional communication can help shift us out of self-doubt and into confidence, clarity, and authenticity.This conversation serves as an important reminder that effective communication doesn’t just happen outwardly — it begins within. By learning to recognize and challenge the voices that hold us back, we can communicate with greater purpose and impact.Whether you’re navigating self-doubt, seeking stronger self-trust, or wanting to communicate from a place of confidence and alignment, this episode offers meaningful insight and encouragement — which is exactly why we felt it deserved to be shared again.Connect with Barb:On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/barb.pastuszko/  On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bestofbarbwellness/For personal or professional life, we offer tips and tricks to help you Communicate Great, leveling up your communication to connect with and build deeper relationships with all of your important people.Want to work with us? Want to just check us out? Visit and Bookmark our WEBSITE: ⁠https://www.communicategreat.online⁠Level up your communication skills in your personal and professional life: subscribe, like, and follow us on our social media links below.To support this podcast, visit us on Anchor: ⁠⁠Communicate Great⁠⁠Follow us on IG: ⁠communicate_great⁠Like and follow us on FB: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Connect with and follow us on LI: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Subscribe, hit notifications, like, share on YouTube: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Follow up on Pinterest: @‌CommunicateGreatConnect with us on Alignable: Communicate GreatWant to start your own podcast? Check out the online recording studio Riverside -  Riverside affiliate: ⁠⁠⁠Riverside.fm - Record Podcasts And Videos From Anywhere

In this powerful episode, we welcome back advanced grief-recovery specialist Danielle Southwick — and we’re re-releasing this conversation because the wisdom she offers is simply too impactful to hear only once.Danielle opens up about her personal journey through trauma, emotional numbness, addiction, healing, and rediscovering hope. She breaks down the true definition of grief, the 40+ types of losses we often overlook, and how unresolved emotions show up in our bodies, our relationships, and our communication.From tangible and intangible losses to the myths we’re taught about “not feeling bad,” Danielle gives language to experiences many of us never learned how to articulate — and offers practical tools to start healing, reconnecting, and communicating with ourselves and others more honestly.Whether you work in leadership, want to improve your personal relationships, or are navigating your own emotional landscape, this is one of those episodes you’ll want to come back to again and again.Tune in — you might just discover the “unlock” you’ve been needing.Get the Grief Recovery HandbookConnect with Danielle: https://daniellesouthwick.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellesouthwick/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southwickgriefrecoveryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/southwick_grief_recovery/For personal or professional life, we offer tips and tricks to help you Communicate Great, leveling up your communication to connect with and build deeper relationships with all of your important people.Want to work with us? Want to just check us out? Visit and Bookmark our WEBSITE: ⁠https://www.communicategreat.online⁠Level up your communication skills in your personal and professional life: subscribe, like, and follow us on our social media links below.To support this podcast, visit us on Anchor: ⁠⁠Communicate Great⁠⁠Follow us on IG: ⁠communicate_great⁠Like and follow us on FB: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Connect with and follow us on LI: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Subscribe, hit notifications, like, share on YouTube: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Follow up on Pinterest: @‌CommunicateGreatConnect with us on Alignable: Communicate GreatWant to start your own podcast? Check out the online recording studio Riverside -  Riverside affiliate: ⁠⁠⁠Riverside.fm - Record Podcasts And Videos From Anywhere

In this episode of The Communicate Great Podcast, host Traci Poe sits down with retired undercover officer and high-stakes leadership expert Traci Ruiz to uncover what it truly means to communicate under pressure — whether in crisis, challenge, or change.From navigating life-or-death moments during her 25-year law enforcement career to equipping today’s leaders with the tools to make confident decisions, Traci shares powerful insights on empathy, listening, and staying calm when stakes are high.Hear how her experiences working undercover — posing as a prostitute, buying drugs, and building trust in dangerous environments — shaped her understanding of communication, connection, and courage.Whether you’re leading a team through uncertainty or simply trying to handle tough conversations with more grace, this episode offers a masterclass in communicating great when it matters most.Connect with Traci Ruiz:https://www.linkedin.com/in/traciruiz-highstakesleadership/One Sheet: https://6963744e8dd1df9ac87d-dcf5077395e4ca01a77d25650f333cb6.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/3189/6908ecfd56daa.LEADERS-TR Speaker One Sheet.pdfFor personal or professional life, we offer tips and tricks to help you Communicate Great, leveling up your communication to connect with and build deeper relationships with all of your important people.Want to work with us? Want to just check us out? Visit and Bookmark our WEBSITE: ⁠https://www.communicategreat.online⁠Level up your communication skills in your personal and professional life: subscribe, like, and follow us on our social media links below.To support this podcast, visit us on Anchor: ⁠⁠Communicate Great⁠⁠Follow us on IG: ⁠communicate_great⁠Like and follow us on FB: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Connect with and follow us on LI: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Subscribe, hit notifications, like, share on YouTube: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Follow up on Pinterest: @‌CommunicateGreatConnect with us on Alignable: Communicate GreatWant to start your own podcast? Check out the online recording studio Riverside -  Riverside affiliate: ⁠⁠⁠Riverside.fm - Record Podcasts And Videos From Anywhere

In this episode of The Communicate Great Podcast, host Traci Poe sits down with writer and editor Ronda Payne — also known as A Girl with a Pen — to explore the power of the written word and why choosing the right tool for your message matters more than ever.From texts that get lost in tone to emails that escalate too quickly, Rhonda shares practical, real-world tips for improving your communication — including when to pause, when to pick up the phone, and how to write with empathy and clarity.Whether you’re crafting a sales email, editing an article, or sending that tricky text, this conversation will help you use words that work — and connect more effectively in every setting.Connect with Ronda:http://www.girlwithapen.caEmail: ronda@eybenconnected.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlwithapen_writerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ronda.payneFor personal or professional life, we offer tips and tricks to help you Communicate Great, leveling up your communication to connect with and build deeper relationships with all of your important people.Want to work with us? Want to just check us out? Visit and Bookmark our WEBSITE: ⁠https://www.communicategreat.online⁠Level up your communication skills in your personal and professional life: subscribe, like, and follow us on our social media links below.To support this podcast, visit us on Anchor: ⁠⁠Communicate Great⁠⁠Follow us on IG: ⁠communicate_great⁠Like and follow us on FB: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Connect with and follow us on LI: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Subscribe, hit notifications, like, share on YouTube: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Follow up on Pinterest: @‌CommunicateGreatConnect with us on Alignable: Communicate GreatWant to start your own podcast? Check out the online recording studio Riverside -  Riverside affiliate: ⁠⁠⁠Riverside.fm - Record Podcasts And Videos From Anywhere

What if the way you communicate with yourself could shape the kind of parent you become—before your child even arrives?In this episode of The Communicate Great Podcast, host Traci Poe sits down with parenting coach Chanie Twersky to explore how self-awareness, healing, and emotional intelligence lay the foundation for strong family communication.Chanie shares her approach to “pre-parenthood transformation”—helping individuals and couples prepare internally before they ever hold a baby in their arms. From asking courageous questions to building harmony with your “inner family,” she reveals how understanding yourself first leads to healthier relationships and more confident parenting.You’ll discover why communication starts within, how to break old patterns before passing them on, and how listening—truly listening—can transform not just your partnerships, but your future family.Connect with Chanie:https://www.skool.com/peak-parenting-community-9619/abouthttps://www.instagram.com/chanie_twersky/?hl=enWhether for your personal or professional life, we offer tips and tricks to help you Communicate Great, leveling up your communication to connect with and build deeper relationships with all of your important people.Want to work with us? Want to just check us out? Visit and Bookmark our WEBSITE: ⁠https://www.communicategreat.online⁠Level up your communication skills in your personal and professional life: subscribe, like, and follow us on our social media links below.To support this podcast, visit us on Anchor: ⁠⁠Communicate Great⁠⁠Follow us on IG: ⁠communicate_great⁠Like and follow us on FB: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Connect with and follow us on LI: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Subscribe, hit notifications, like, share on YouTube: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Follow up on Pinterest: @‌CommunicateGreatConnect with us on Alignable: Communicate GreatWant to start your own podcast? Check out the online recording studio Riverside -  Riverside affiliate: ⁠⁠⁠Riverside.fm - Record Podcasts And Videos From Anywhere

What if the way you attach to others is silently shaping every conversation you have—and every relationship you’re in?In this episode of The Communicate Great Podcast, host Traci Poe welcomes Bryan Power, an Integrated Attachment Theory coach who turned his own season of struggle into a powerful framework for growth.Bryan shares his journey of “failing forward,” how attachment styles form, and why healing core wounds is the key to healthier communication. From anxious to avoidant to secure, he breaks down the four main attachment styles and offers practical tools for moving toward greater emotional regulation and connection.You’ll discover why timing matters when communicating, how to shift from listening to defend toward listening to truly understand, and why your subconscious beliefs may be sabotaging your conversations without you even realizing it.Whether you’re navigating conflict in marriage, parenting challenges, or workplace communication, this episode gives you actionable steps to create more secure and meaningful connections.Plus: How to recognize your triggers, reframe your partner’s reactions, and start building the skills that help relationships not just survive—but thrive.Connect with Bryan Power below:https://www.facebook.com/groups/myrelationshipfailhttps://www.instagram.com/myrelationshipfail/https://www.youtube.com/@myrelationshipfailhttps://www.myrelationshipfail.com/Whether for your personal or professional life, we offer tips and tricks to help you Communicate Great, leveling up your communication to connect with and build deeper relationships with all of your important people.Want to work with us? Want to just check us out? Visit and Bookmark our WEBSITE: ⁠https://www.communicategreat.online⁠Level up your communication skills in your personal and professional life: subscribe, like, and follow us on our social media links below.To support this podcast, visit us on Anchor: ⁠⁠Communicate Great⁠⁠Follow us on IG: ⁠communicate_great⁠Like and follow us on FB: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Connect with and follow us on LI: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Subscribe, hit notifications, like, share on YouTube: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Follow up on Pinterest: @‌CommunicateGreatConnect with us on Alignable: Communicate GreatWant to start your own podcast? Check out the online recording studio Riverside -  Riverside affiliate: ⁠⁠⁠Riverside.fm - Record Podcasts And Videos From Anywhere

What do you do when you want to communicate clearly, but your words keep wandering—and every sentence feels like a winding river?In this insightful episode of the Communicate Great Podcast, host Tracy Poe sits down with Ronda Payne, writer and editor known as Girl with a Pen, to talk about how to get to the point in your writing and communication. Whether you’re crafting emails, blog posts, or business content, Ronda shares actionable strategies to help you convey your message clearly, concisely, and effectively.Learn why knowing your main point is critical, how to prioritize information using the reverse pyramid method, the value of “killing your darlings,” and how AI can be a helpful tool—when used wisely.If you’re ready to stop rambling, sharpen your writing, and communicate with clarity and confidence, this is the conversation you need.Connect with Ronda: http://www.girlwithapen.ca Whether for your personal or professional life, we offer tips and tricks to help you Communicate Great, leveling up your communication to connect with and build deeper relationships with all of your important people.Want to work with us? Want to just check us out? Visit and Bookmark our WEBSITE: ⁠https://www.communicategreat.online⁠Level up your communication skills in your personal and professional life: subscribe, like, and follow us on our social media links below.To support this podcast, visit us on Anchor: ⁠⁠Communicate Great⁠⁠Follow us on IG: ⁠communicate_great⁠Like and follow us on FB: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Connect with and follow us on LI: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Subscribe, hit notifications, like, share on YouTube: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Follow up on Pinterest: @‌CommunicateGreatConnect with us on Alignable: Communicate GreatWant to start your own podcast? Check out the online recording studio Riverside -  Riverside affiliate: ⁠⁠⁠Riverside.fm - Record Podcasts And Videos From Anywhere

What do you do when your ex is still a big part of your life—especially when kids are involved—and every conversation feels like a battle?In this powerful episode of the Communicate Great Podcast, host Traci Poe welcomes back returning guest Jenni Rock, toxic co-parenting and relationship breakdown expert, to talk about how to communicate effectively with an ex. Whether you're newly separated or years into co-parenting, Jenni shares actionable tips from her new book to help you shift toxic dynamics and break free from the hamster wheel of constant conflict.Learn why just one person can start the change, how to protect your mental health while still showing up for your kids, and why communication is a learnable skill—not something you're just "born good at."If you're ready to stop dreading the next text from your ex and start communicating with more calm and clarity, this is the conversation you need.Connect with Jenni:Linkedinhttps://www.youtube.com/@coparentingwithoutconflict6078http://www.coparentingwithoutconflict.com Check out Jenni’s new book, Healing Through Words:https://a.co/d/2udwIJl Whether for your personal or professional life, we offer tips and tricks to help you Communicate Great, leveling up your communication to connect with and build deeper relationships with all of your important people.Want to work with us? Want to just check us out? Visit and Bookmark our WEBSITE: ⁠https://www.communicategreat.online⁠Level up your communication skills in your personal and professional life: subscribe, like, and follow us on our social media links below.To support this podcast, visit us on Anchor: ⁠⁠Communicate Great⁠⁠Follow us on IG: ⁠communicate_great⁠Like and follow us on FB: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Connect with and follow us on LI: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Subscribe, hit notifications, like, share on YouTube: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Follow up on Pinterest: @‌CommunicateGreatConnect with us on Alignable: Communicate GreatWant to start your own podcast? Check out the online recording studio Riverside -  Riverside affiliate: ⁠⁠⁠Riverside.fm - Record Podcasts And Videos From Anywhere

What if the key to powerful communication lies not just in knowing your audience—but in deeply knowing yourself?In this episode of The Communicate Great Podcast, host Traci Poe sits down with Dominique Vacheresse, an operational excellence consultant and self-care strategist, who shares how understanding both your internal wiring and your external audience can transform the way you communicate—professionally and personally.From burnout recovery in Hawaii to CliftonStrengths assessments and redefining luxury self-care, Dominique brings practical and soul-level insights on integrating your work and life with intention.Whether you’re a business owner or simply want better conversations at home, this episode offers tools to help you connect authentically, set boundaries, and communicate from your core.Plus: How to spot your genius zone, use your strengths as a self-care tool, and finally give yourself permission to do what truly replenishes you.Connect with Dominique below:CalendlyYouTubeLinkedinquickcandor.comWhether for your personal or professional life, we offer tips and tricks to help you Communicate Great, leveling up your communication to connect with and build deeper relationships with all of your important people.Want to work with us? Want to just check us out? Visit and Bookmark our WEBSITE: ⁠https://www.communicategreat.online⁠Level up your communication skills in your personal and professional life: subscribe, like, and follow us on our social media links below.To support this podcast, visit us on Anchor: ⁠⁠Communicate Great⁠⁠Follow us on IG: ⁠communicate_great⁠Like and follow us on FB: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Connect with and follow us on LI: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Subscribe, hit notifications, like, share on YouTube: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Follow up on Pinterest: @‌CommunicateGreatConnect with us on Alignable: Communicate GreatWant to start your own podcast? Check out the online recording studio Riverside -  Riverside affiliate: ⁠⁠⁠Riverside.fm - Record Podcasts And Videos From Anywhere

In this episode of The Communicate Great Podcast, host Traci Poe sits down with engineer and business strategist Sairan Aqrawi to explore why communication is the essential skill—no matter your industry.Sairan shares her journey from engineering to helping midlife women uncover and monetize their passions, and how mastering communication plays a pivotal role in personal and professional transitions.Learn how simplifying your message, being a better listener, and tailoring your communication to your audience can unlock opportunities and elevate your impact. If you’re navigating a career pivot or leveling up your public speaking game, this conversation is packed with strategies and insights you won’t want to miss.Connect with Sairan:Whether for your personal or professional life, we offer tips and tricks to help you Communicate Great, leveling up your communication to connect with and build deeper relationships with all of your important people.Want to work with us? Want to just check us out? Visit and Bookmark our WEBSITE: ⁠https://www.communicategreat.online⁠Level up your communication skills in your personal and professional life: subscribe, like, and follow us on our social media links below.To support this podcast, visit us on Anchor: ⁠⁠Communicate Great⁠⁠Follow us on IG: ⁠communicate_great⁠Like and follow us on FB: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Connect with and follow us on LI: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Subscribe, hit notifications, like, share on YouTube: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Follow up on Pinterest: @‌CommunicateGreatConnect with us on Alignable: Communicate GreatWant to start your own podcast? Check out the online recording studio Riverside -  Riverside affiliate: ⁠⁠⁠Riverside.fm - Record Podcasts And Videos From Anywhere

In this powerful episode of the Communicate Great Podcast, host Traci Poe welcomes back grief recovery specialist Danielle Southwick for a deep dive into limiting beliefs—what they are, where they come from, and how they quietly shape the way we see ourselves and the world. From unpacking self-talk to exploring how unreconciled grief, past experiences, and societal messages can block our personal and professional growth, this honest conversation is a must-listen for anyone ready to stop playing small. Danielle shares actionable insights on reframing the "lies" we tell ourselves and offers hope for transformation through reflection and self-kindness.Connect with Danielle on:IG: https://www.instagram.com/southwick_grief_recovery/FB: https://www.facebook.com/southwickgriefrecoveryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SouthwickGriefRecoveryWork with Danielle:Website: https://daniellesouthwick.com/Support Healing Through Art:Danielle's beautiful original paintings are now available for purchase! All proceeds go directly toward scholarships for individuals seeking grief recovery and personal growth support—but who may not be able to afford it.Browse Danielle’s art and support the mission here: https://daniellesouthwick.com/collections/the-leap-heartwork-collectionKnow Thyself: a Glow and Grow Community - https://communicategreat.online/page/know-thyself-glow-and-grow-communityListen to a Past Episode of The Communicate Great Podcast that Danielle Southwick was a guest on:https://open.spotify.com/episode/5xt4cRExblab9L3May9HmJ?si=OXPcrsX3QPGdig9mVnBVmwWhether for your personal or professional life, we offer tips and tricks to help you Communicate Great, leveling up your communication to connect with and build deeper relationships with all of your important people.Want to work with us? Want to just check us out? Visit and Bookmark our WEBSITE: ⁠https://www.communicategreat.online⁠Level up your communication skills in your personal and professional life: subscribe, like, and follow us on our social media links below.To support this podcast, visit us on Anchor: ⁠⁠Communicate Great⁠⁠Follow us on IG: ⁠communicate_great⁠Like and follow us on FB: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Connect with and follow us on LI: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Subscribe, hit notifications, like, share on YouTube: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Follow up on Pinterest: @‌CommunicateGreatConnect with us on Alignable: Communicate GreatWant to start your own podcast? Check out the online recording studio Riverside -  Riverside affiliate: ⁠⁠⁠Riverside.fm - Record Podcasts And Videos From Anywhere

In this powerful episode, I sit down with my new friend Dee—an inspiring entrepreneur whose journey from small-town Indiana to building a six-figure business and traveling the world is nothing short of remarkable.Dee opens up about growing up with low expectations, wrestling with doubt in his faith and purpose, and what it really takes to build a life you love. From a breaking point that had him punching walls to a breakthrough that changed everything, Dee shares how he turned pain into purpose and fear into fuel.We also dive into the importance of implementation over information, and why fear—not lack of knowledge—is what really holds most people back. Whether you're starting a business, launching a podcast, or trying to live more boldly in your faith, this episode will both challenge and encourage you.Expect real talk, practical wisdom, and a whole lot of heart.Connect with Dee:InstagramWebsiteWhether for your personal or professional life, we offer tips and tricks to help you Communicate Great, leveling up your communication to connect with and build deeper relationships with all of your important people.Want to work with us? Want to just check us out? Visit and Bookmark our WEBSITE: ⁠https://www.communicategreat.online⁠Level up your communication skills in your personal and professional life: subscribe, like, and follow us on our social media links below.To support this podcast, visit us on Anchor: ⁠⁠Communicate Great⁠⁠Follow us on IG: ⁠communicate_great⁠Like and follow us on FB: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Connect with and follow us on LI: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Subscribe, hit notifications, like, share on YouTube: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Follow up on Pinterest: @‌CommunicateGreatConnect with us on Alignable: Communicate GreatWant to start your own podcast? Check out the online recording studio Riverside -  Riverside affiliate: ⁠⁠⁠Riverside.fm - Record Podcasts And Videos From Anywhere

What if talking about death is actually one of the most loving things you can do?In this moving episode, Traci Poe talks with caregiver and coach Isabel Melgarejo about the conversations we tend to avoid — and why facing them matters.Drawing from her personal journey as a 20-year-old caregiver navigating grief, responsibility, and identity, Isabel offers powerful insights into how to communicate clearly and compassionately during life's most difficult seasons. Whether you're supporting a loved one or planning ahead for your own peace of mind, this episode will help you break the silence and speak with courage, love, and intention.You’ll hear practical tips for having honest, compassionate conversations around death, legacy, and what truly matters — before it’s too late.Connect with Isabel HEREWhether for your personal or professional life, we offer tips and tricks to help you Communicate Great, leveling up your communication to connect with and build deeper relationships with all of your important people.Want to work with us? Want to just check us out? Visit and Bookmark our WEBSITE: ⁠https://www.communicategreat.online⁠Level up your communication skills in your personal and professional life: subscribe, like, and follow us on our social media links below.To support this podcast, visit us on Anchor: ⁠⁠Communicate Great⁠⁠Follow us on IG: ⁠communicate_great⁠Like and follow us on FB: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Connect with and follow us on LI: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Subscribe, hit notifications, like, share on YouTube: ⁠Communicate Great⁠Follow up on Pinterest: @‌CommunicateGreatConnect with us on Alignable: Communicate GreatWant to start your own podcast? Check out the online recording studio Riverside -  Riverside affiliate: ⁠⁠⁠Riverside.fm - Record Podcasts And Videos From Anywhere