The sixth session of the Well-Being Beyond Measure series focuses on understanding different methods and styles of communication. Whitney discusses passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, and assertive communication, and explores the challenges with each. She encourages listeners to understand their unique communication style and offers ways to improve empathy and open-mindedness. Specific advice and resources are provided for shifting towards assertive communication.

Resources and people mentioned:

• Princeton University
• How loneliness changes the way our brains process the world
• People Aren’t Meant to Talk This Much
• How to Use Assertive Communication (Very Well Mind)
• The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion
• The Assertiveness Workbook

01:05 Understanding the Importance of Communication

02:24 Exploring Different Aspects of Communication

04:01 The Role of Empathy

04:44 The Impact of Loneliness

10:26 The Influence of Social Media

22:02 Understanding Different Communication Styles

26:31 The Power of Assertive Communication

28:28 Personal Reflections