The sixth session of the Well-Being Beyond Measure [https://podcast.wellevatr.com/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 [https://umatter.princeton.edu/respect/relationships/communication]
 * How loneliness changes the way our brains process the world [https://theconversation.com/how-loneliness-changes-the-way-our-brains-process-the-world-214668?utm_medium=email&utm_source=pocket_hits&utm_campaign=POCKET_HITS-EN-DAILY-RECS-2023_10_16&sponsored=0&position=3&category=what_else_were_reading&scheduled_corpus_item_id=1ee475a3-b210-4fbc-93fe-f62039349603&url=https://theconversation.com/how-loneliness-changes-the-way-our-brains-process-the-world-214668]
 * People Aren’t Meant to Talk This Much [https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2021/10/fix-facebook-making-it-more-like-google/620456/]
 * How to Use Assertive Communication [https://www.verywellmind.com/learn-assertive-communication-in-five-simple-steps-3144969] (Very Well Mind)
 * The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion [https://amzn.to/49KrNf6]
 * The Assertiveness Workbook [https://amzn.to/3wnCsOo]



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

Well-Being Beyond Measure: Thoughtful Communication [Session 6]

There are many elements in our lives that affect our well-being and there are
many ways that we can explore them. One avenue to optimal self-care is having
open, honest conversations about what it means to be well. Navigate love and
relationships, purpose and meaning, mental health and wellness, success and
failure, and all of those things that make us human with Whitney Lauritsen on
This Might Get Uncomfortable. Whitney has over 13 years of professional
experience in the health, wellness, and entertainment industries. She guides you
through the confusion and the curiosity, the suffering and the unfulfilled
potential, and the questions of why we’re here and what we’re doing. Join her
each week as she shares her perspectives on wellness and has radically
authentic, insightful conversations about life with special guests. This Might
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struggle to make life feel worthwhile, meaningful, and peaceful. We’re
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mind, and emotions. We often have questions in our minds that go unanswered, and
sometimes, we don’t even want the answers. We just want to have a really
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our unfulfilled dreams and big goals, and inquire into the mysteries of life. If
you’re in that place right now, we invite you to join Whitney here on This Might
Get Uncomfortable. 
Whitney Lauritsen is a podcast host, social media advisor, and well-being coach.
She founded Eco-Vegan Gal [http://ecovegangal.com/] in 2008 to share lifestyle
practices and product recommendations that improve the quality of body, mind,
and planet. Her books include best-seller The Vegan Ketogenic Diet Cookbook
[https://amzn.to/2M28Xas] and Healthy Organic Vegan on a Budget
[https://veganebook.com/].
As an advocate for high-performance living and mental health, Whitney launched
Wellevatr [http://wellevatr.com/].
Passionate about business, Whitney advises creative entrepreneurs with digital
marketing strategies that amplify their passions. She regularly coaches,
consults, and presents on social media trends, influencer partnerships, and
content monetization. A six-year stint teaching workshops at the Apple Store
advanced her tech knowledge and experience. She has participated in business
programs led by Google, Facebook, and Scripps Network. Recognized by her
colleagues as a connector, Whitney has run numerous wellness industry events at
YouTube Space, during the Natural Products Expo, and on Clubhouse app.
Media appearances include Stossel, HuffPost Live, and The Ultimate Health
Podcast. Whitney has contributed to Forks Over Knives, VegNews Magazine, Simple
Habit, New Hope Network, iHerb, and Organic Authority. She has spoken at many
conferences, summits, and festivals, such as Bonnaroo, Fitness Magazine, VidCon,
Podcast Movement, and BlogHer Food. In 2014, she received the Ed Begley Jr.
Environmental Activist Award.
Whitney minored in psychology while studying film production at Emerson College.
She also took classes at NYU Tisch School of the Arts and Boston College. Her
short films were broadcast on HBO and part of Steven Spielberg’s reality
competition “On the Lot”. Before pivoting her career to content creation, she
worked as a mentor at the Cannes Film Festival, managed an acclaimed