How to Quit Being a Nice-aholic

<p>This episode is brought to you by <a href="https://insidetracker.com/drhyman" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">InsideTracker</a> and <a href="https://athleticgreens.com/hyman" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Athletic Greens</a>.</p><br><p>For many of us, it can be a challenge to express what we really think, even in our most important relationships, because we seek to avoid conflict or disappointment. Unfortunately, this approach takes us further away from dealing with the real situation and we end up unhappy and suffering the consequences. I know because I, myself, used to be a “nice-aholic.”</p><br><p>In today’s episode of my series I’m calling <em>Health Bites</em>, I share discrete action steps my coach taught me that enabled me to just take a deep breath, get clear about what I wanted, and tell the truth in a clear, honest way. I also discuss simple steps to having a difficult conversation.</p><br><p>This episode is brought to you by<a href="http://rupahealth.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a>InsideTracker and Athletic Greens.</p><br><p>InsideTracker is a personalized health and wellness platform like no other. Right now they’re offering my community 20% off at <a href="http://insidetracker.com/drhyman" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">insidetracker.com/drhyman</a>.</p><br><p>AG1 contains 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens to support your entire body. Right now, Athletic Greens is offering 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting <a href="http://athleticgreens.com/hyman" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">athleticgreens.com/hyman</a>.</p><br><p>Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):</p><ul><li>My personal history of people-pleasing (3:49 / 1:24)&nbsp;</li><li>Practicing healthy and effective communication (6:59 / 4:32)&nbsp;</li><li>Active listening (8:20 / 5:45)&nbsp;</li><li>How to approach a difficult conversation (9:25 / 7:27)&n