Episode 61: Criticism and Defensiveness in Relationships with Dr. Jessica Higgins

Update: 2022-01-20

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Kim interviews Dr. Jessica Higgins about criticism and defensiveness in relationships. We know that criticism and defensiveness are extraordinarily damaging to relationships yet they are so common. Dr. Higgins talks about why we are critical and defensive and how to try to improve our communication and to be more authentic and vulnerable in our relationships.

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Episode 61: Criticism and Defensiveness in Relationships with Dr. Jessica Higgins