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197. How to Have Hard Conversations in Midlife

What's the conversation you've been avoiding? Jo unpacks why so many midlife women have become experts at keeping the peace, and what it actually costs us. This episode looks at the conversations we keep putting off, and why avoiding them rarely makes things easier.

In this episode, we explore:

Why avoided conflict doesn't disappear; it just changes shape

Getting honest with yourself before you open the conversation

Reading the room without losing your own voice

Knowing what outcome you actually want before you speak

Where these conversations show up most: kids, partners, friends, work

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