Keyword: conflict avoidance

The Hidden Meaning Behind What People Say with Dr. Rachel Hatt April 1, 2013

Host: Armand DiMeleGuests: Dr. Rachel Hatt

Most people assume they understand what others say, but the words are only the surface. Armand DiMele and Dr. Rachel Hatt break down why genuine curiosity is the foundation of real listening, and walk through practical steps like backtracking, paraphrasing, and asking specific questions to uncover what someone actually means.

The Dependent Personality June 19, 2012

Host: Armand DiMeleGuests: Lisa Arnone

Dependency gets reframed as a workable strategy rather than a simple flaw. Armand DiMele, working with supervisee Lisa Arnone, LCSW, walks through dependent personality disorder, the hidden advantages it offers both the dependent person and their partners, and why independence is no guaranteed path to happiness either.

The Psychology of Lying and Deception April 26, 2007

Host: Armand DiMele

Why do people lie, and what drives each kind of deception? Armand DiMele walks through six categories of lying, from flattery to self-aggrandizement, then takes calls including a striking conversation with a caller who confesses a history of theft and makes a live on-air apology.