#35: Family Survival Kit Part 2 - How to Manage Family Rules and Traditions
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever unexpectedly bumped into a tradition at a family holiday gathering that seemed normal ...
#034: Family Survival Kit Part 1 - How to Manage Expectations
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The holidays are coming and if you’re like us, there’s gonna be some added stress around this se...
#033: Blooper Reel 3
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As we celebrate our 9 Month-A-Versary, we continue to grow our podcast now reaching 46 states and ov...
#032: Leading Questions - How to Ask Neutral Questions
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Did you have a good day at school?” “Did you like the service we provided you tonight?” “...
#031: Shhhhhhh: How to Manage Silence
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From time to time we all experience silent moments during our conversations. How we utilize and resp...
#030: AFAF with Jason Harper on How To Resolve Conflict
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you experiencing conflict in a close, personal relationship? Are you searching for ways to ove...
#029: The Dance of Visibility (Part 3): Strategic Alignment - How to be a Better Communicator
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, TalkDoc guides us through part 3 of the “Dance of Visibility." Wouldn’t it be g...
#028: The Dance of Visibility (Part 2): How to Stop Over Explaining!
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we tackle Part 2 of the “Dance of Visibility” discussing ways to reduce over ex...
#027: The Dance of Visibility (Part 1): How to Speak Up!
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, TalkDoc begins our 3 part series, “The Dance of Visibility” with the effects of...
#026: Perception Checking - How to Get People to Talk
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had a conversation go no-where or just end because of a short response? Do you get fru...
#025: Bloopers Reel 2 – Reaching farther…further
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As we celebrate our 6 Month-A-Versary, we continue to grow our podcast further…farther! Listen to ...
#024: AFAF with Staci Ross on How to Manage Gaslighting (PART 2)
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (part 2), Staci Ross, M.A., L.M.F.T. is our guide for how a targeted person of gasli...
#023: AFAF with Staci Ross on How to Identify Gaslighting (PART 1)
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (part one), Staci Ross, M.A., L.M.F.T., of over 20 years, holistic health coach and ...
#022: Managing Boundaries - How to Manage Difficult People
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Now that we’ve broken down boundary myths and how to make a boundary, we deep dive into practical ...
#021: Boundaries 101 - How to Say No!
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode TalkDoc breaks down what boundaries really are versus what they are not. Do you...
#020: Myths of Boundaries
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss what a boundary actually is versus how boundaries often get misconstrued....
#019: AFAF with Jamal Jivanjee on Transforming Self Talk
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we interview life-coach Jamal Jivanjee about his work with others to confront the stories...
#018: Beating Around the Bush - How to Choose Your Words
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss how we use words to soften the blow of our messages. Every culture has ...
#017: AFAF with Molly McManimie on Reframing Success
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we deep dive into the professional world of communication with NFL Agent, Molly McMa...
#016: Bloopers Reel 1 - Everybody Makes Mistakes
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all know nobody’s perfect - including TalkDoc, Meredith, and Teighlor. So we thought what be...
#015: What the Phub!
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore the meaning of phubbing (phone snubbing). Have you ever had someone pick ...
#014: Taboo Topics
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about subjects we “shouldn’t” talk about, a.k.a taboo topics. Talkdoc ...
#013: Stories We Make Up
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have stories you tell yourself rattling around in your head about the thoughts, feelings, mot...
#012: AFAF with Shardasia LeDay on How to Reconcile
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Shardasia LeDay, Social Worker and entrepreneur invites us into the difficult roads ...
#011: Self Forgiveness - You Hold the Keys to the Cell You Occupy
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever done something you felt was unforgivable? Have you felt unworthy of forgiveness when i...
#010: Forgiveness 101- How to Forgive Others
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we focus on tools for forgiving others. Ugh, forgiveness is messy. We hear examples ...
#009: Myths of Forgiveness
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we unpack the myths of forgiveness. The world tries to convince us forgiveness is weak, ...
#008: AFAF with Katie Masters on Taking Risks
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Masters, a former student of TalkDoc, takes the guest seat on “Asking For A Friend” this w...
#007: Sweet Talk - How to Give A Compliment!
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we look for the good around us via the language of compliments. Research shows that ...
#006: Meet the Bickersons! How to Reduce Bickering
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode TalkDoc teaches us about the effects of bickering. We’ve all done it and we’ve a...
#005: Shut Down Mode - How to Manage Stonewalling
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss a tough communication challenge...Stonewalling. TalkDoc walks us through...
#004: Birthday Mindset! How to Stay Positive
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we navigate the communication art of Reframing and how actively pursuing “reframe...
#003: Sorry, Not Sorry - How to Apologize
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into cultural differences of apologies, twisted apologies, and non-apologie...
#002: Ah, Defensiveness - How to Manage Defensiveness
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we learn how defensive language (in trusting relationships) can stop our conversati...
#001: The Message Received is the One That Counts
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we learn why the message received is the one that counts. We discuss why what we “...
#000: Nice To Meet You!
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Meet the Asking For A Friend podcast team in this introductory episode! Dr. Pamela Kreiser, Meredith...