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The Many Faces of Denial November 28, 2007

Host: Armand DiMele
Category: Addiction & Compulsion, Emotions & Inner Life

Denial is not weakness but an evolved survival tool, and Armand DiMele breaks down its many forms: denial of fact, responsibility, impact, awareness, and cycle. He connects this mechanism to addiction, overeating, abusive relationships, and even the subprime mortgage collapse, then works through caller stories to show how denial operates from the inside.

Nonviolent Communication with Tom Bond Undated

Host: Armand DiMeleGuests: Tom Bond
Category: Communication & Conflict, Emotions & Inner Life

Every judgment hides an unmet need. Tom Bond, executive director and lead facilitator for Marshall Rosenberg’s Nonviolent Communication work, joins Armand DiMele to explain how shifting from blame to feelings and needs can transform stuck, accusatory arguments into genuine connection.

Seven Steps for Better Communication in Relationships Undated

Host: Armand DiMele
Category: Communication & Conflict, Love & Romantic Relationships

Blame, defensiveness, and stonewalling quietly destroy relationships. Armand DiMele lays out seven practical communication guidelines, from expecting defensiveness when starting hard conversations to replacing accusatory “you” statements with “I” language, with research on attraction and partner selection woven throughout.

When Someone Blames You for No Reason Undated

Host: Armand DiMele
Category: Communication & Conflict, Emotions & Inner Life

Armand DiMele maps out what to do when someone you care about lashes out unfairly. Rather than fighting back, he argues for showing genuine hurt, explaining why tears disarm anger more effectively than counter-attack, and why most rage burns itself out in about 22 minutes if you stop feeding it.