10th February 2025
#435: Mastering Communication & Conflict: Skills That Will Change Your Relationship & Life with Harville Hendrix & Helen LaKelly Hunt

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Summary

Effective communication is the foundation of every strong relationship, yet so many of us struggle to truly be heard and understood. Renowned relationship experts and authors Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt return to share their groundbreaking insights on how dialogue can transform the way we connect. Drawing from their latest book, How to Talk with Anyone about Anything: The Practice of Safe Conversations, they break down the power of Imago Dialogue, the role of safety in communication, and why curiosity is the key to bridging differences. From deepening intimacy in romantic relationships to fostering understanding in a divided world, this conversation is packed with powerful tools to help you listen, connect, and create lasting change in the way you relate to others.

 

Harville Hendrix Ph.D. and Helen LaKelly Hunt Ph.D. are co-creators of Imago Relationship Therapy and a social movement called Safe Conversations. Internationally respected as couple’s therapists, educators, speakers, activists, and New York Times bestselling authors, their 10 books, including the timeless classic, Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples, have sold more than 4 million copies. Harville appeared on the Oprah Winfrey television program 17 times! Helen was installed in the Women’s Hall of Fame and the Smithsonian Institute. They have six children and eight grandchildren.


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0:00:00 Intro

0:03:16 Welcoming Harville and Helen

0:04:37 The Importance of Safe Conversations

0:05:47 Bridging Divides Through Dialogue

0:11:46 The Origin of Dialogue

0:14:35 A Personal Journey of Conflict

0:27:19 Recommitment and Transformation

0:31:59 The Power of Dialogue in Relationships

0:39:07 The Science Behind Dialogue

0:46:55 Mirroring and Curiosity in Conversation

0:54:28 Understanding Empathy vs. Sympathy

0:59:27 The Future of Dialogue in Society

1:02:31 Closing Reflections and Resources


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