
Toxic or Taxing? How to Figure Out What To Do with Difficult People | S5 E2
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01/25/23 • 31 min
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You know that person in your life that's a major pain. But does that mean you should cut them off?
Are some difficult people in your life worth tolerating, even when they cause you headaches?
In this episode, Steve and Mary Alessi help you figure out when a family relationship or friendship is simply a taxing one that you can tolerate, or if it's toxic and requires setting boundaries.
By applying these smart and practical strategies, you can finally let go of any confusion or guilt when dealing with a difficult person in your life!
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You know that person in your life that's a major pain. But does that mean you should cut them off?
Are some difficult people in your life worth tolerating, even when they cause you headaches?
In this episode, Steve and Mary Alessi help you figure out when a family relationship or friendship is simply a taxing one that you can tolerate, or if it's toxic and requires setting boundaries.
By applying these smart and practical strategies, you can finally let go of any confusion or guilt when dealing with a difficult person in your life!
If you liked this episode, you should also check out:
Dealing with Toxic Relationships, Pt. 1: How to Identify and Avoid People Who Cause Pain | S3 E2
Join our Podience Textline!
You can connect with us via text to ask questions and get updates!
Text FAMILY to 302-524-0800
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42 Minutes: A Heart-Attack, Facing Death, and Finishing Strong Even If You're Almost Finished | S5 E3
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This account and the lessons you'll hear in this episode by Steve Alessi will be the topic of his new book, "42: How to Finish Well When You Thought You Were Finished", to be released in 2023 on paperback, audiobook and hardcover.
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