The Conversations that Bring Us Closer
Hidden Brain 
About this episode
<p>Last week on the show, we looked at the science of conversation, and how even ordinary chats can involve a delicate dance of coordination. This week, we explore the discussions we all dread: the tough ones. Telling someone they treated us poorly. Demanding a raise. Taking away an elderly relative's car keys. We talk with <a href="https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/profile.aspx?facId=684820">Alison Wood Brooks</a> about what makes difficult conversations difficult, and a series of psychological techniques to help you navigate them.</p><p><i>If you missed part one of our conversation with Alison, be sure to check it out! It's titled "</i><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/we-need-to-talk/"><i>We Need to Talk</i></a><i>." Shankar also mentioned our episode with Julia Minson, in which we discuss how to keep conflicts from spiraling. You can </i><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/relationships-2-0-how-to-keep-conflict-from-spiraling/"><i>find that conversation here</i></a><i>. </i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
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