252: How and Why to Get Better at Conflict - Getting to Zero with Jayson Gaddis

<p>When you can't be yourself in your relationship and avoid the tough conversations that you might need to have, it erodes your relationship AND your sense of self. Today we're going to focus on how to lean into conflict in ways most likely to lead to deeper connection with others as well as inner alignment within yourself. Our guest is Jayson Gaddis, and his new book "Getting to Zero: How to Work Through Conflict in Your High Stakes Relationships" is a masterpiece to level up your conflict-resolution skills.</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you’re curious to hear our first episode together, check out <a href= "https://www.neilsattin.com/blog/2018/02/129-unlocking-secrets-smart-couple-jayson-gaddis/"> Episode 129 - Unlocking the Secrets of the Smart Couple</a>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">And as always, I’m looking forward to your thoughts on this episode and what revelations and questions it creates for you. Please join us in the</span> <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/RelationshipAliveCommunity/"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Relationship Alive Community on Facebook</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">to chat about it!</span></p> <p><strong>Sponsors:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Want something new to entertain you?</span> <a href="https://acorn.tv/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Acorn TV</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">is a commercial-free streaming service that’s rooted in British television. It’s home to sophisticated and artful storytelling with top-rated mysteries, dramas that pull you in, heart-felt comedies and so much more. So - Escape to Britain and beyond without leaving your seat.</span> <strong>Try Acorn TV free for 30 days</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">, by going to</span> <a href="https://acorn.tv/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">acorn.tv</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">and using the promo code “alive” (lowercase) at checkout.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Find a quality therapi