The Jefferson Fisher Podcast

The #1 Habit That Builds Lifelong Trust

Most people think better communication is about saying the right thing. But sometimes it starts with admitting when you're wrong. In this conversation, I sit down with Danica McKellar to talk about the lessons she's learned through parenting, faith, and personal growth. We discuss why apologizing to your kids builds trust, how to stay connected to a teenager who seems distant, and the surprising realization that most of your relationship with your child will happen after they become an adult. We also talk about forgiveness, anxiety, letting go of control, and why some of the most meaningful moments in life are the ones we slow down long enough to notice. Buy Danica’s book, I Love You 100: A Counting Book Full of Love: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/258549/i-love-you-100-a-counting-book-full-of-love-by-danica-mckellar-illustrated-by-josee-masse/ [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/258549/i-love-you-100-a-counting-book-full-of-love-by-danica-mckellar-illustrated-by-josee-masse/]  Leave me a voicemail to be featured on the show! https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/ask-jefferson [https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/ask-jefferson]  Join me on Supercast for ad-free episodes, bonus content, and AMAs: https://jefferson.supercast.com/ [https://jefferson.supercast.com/] Order The Next Conversation Workbook: https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/workbook [https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/workbook] Thank you to our sponsors: AG1: Visit https://drinkag1.com/jefferson [https://drinkag1.com/jefferson] to get a free Morning Person Hat and free AG1 Flavor Sampler in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription. Tiny Health: Go to https://tinyhealth.com/jefferson [http://tinyhealth.com/jefferson] for $50 off your first at-home test kit. BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/jeffersonfisher [https://betterhelp.com/jeffersonfisher] for a discount on your first month of therapy. Order my book, The Next Conversation [https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/book], or listen to the full audiobook [https://www.amazon.com/Next-Conversation-Argue-Less-Talk/dp/B0DGQW15QF] today. Like what you hear? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review! Suggest a topic or ask a question [https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/topic] for me to answer on the show!  Want a FREE communication tip each week? Click here to join my newsletter. [https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/newsletter]  Join My School of Communication [https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/membership] Watch my podcast on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersonfisher?themeRefresh=1]  Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jefferson_fisher]  Follow me on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@justaskjefferson?lang=en] Follow me on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffersonfisher/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

What To Do When Someone Pulls Away

After 33 years of marriage, a woman called in to ask what she should do when her husband won't hug her—and becomes angry when she asks. And y'all, that question opened the door to some really honest conversations about hurt, loneliness, and what we do when the people closest to us don't show up the way we need them to. We also talk about how to deal with intentionally mean people, helping teenagers stand up to bullies, navigating estrangement with an adult child, rebuilding trust after addiction, and how to know whether something is truly wrong in a relationship or if you're simply questioning yourself. Leave me a voicemail to be featured on the show! https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/ask-jefferson [https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/ask-jefferson]  Join me on Supercast for ad-free episodes, bonus content, and AMAs: https://jefferson.supercast.com/ [https://jefferson.supercast.com/] Order The Next Conversation Workbook: https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/workbook [https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/workbook] Thank you to our sponsors: Cozy Earth. Upgrade Your Every Day. Get 20% off at cozyearth.com/jefferson [http://cozyearth.com/jefferson] or use code JEFFERSON at check out. Dose. Save 35% on your first month of subscription by going to dosedaily.co/JEFFERSON [http://dosedaily.co/JEFFERSON] or entering JEFFERSON at checkout. BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/jeffersonfisher [https://betterhelp.com/jeffersonfisher] for a discount on your first month of therapy. Order my book, The Next Conversation [https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/book], or listen to the full audiobook [https://www.amazon.com/Next-Conversation-Argue-Less-Talk/dp/B0DGQW15QF] today. Like what you hear? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review! Suggest a topic or ask a question [https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/topic] for me to answer on the show!  Want a FREE communication tip each week? Click here to join my newsletter. [https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/newsletter]  Join My School of Communication [https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/membership] Watch my podcast on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersonfisher?themeRefresh=1]  Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jefferson_fisher]  Follow me on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@justaskjefferson?lang=en] Follow me on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffersonfisher/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

The Conversation Every Couple Needs During Hard Seasons ft. Claire Holt

I sat down with Claire Holt to talk about something we all face sooner or later: what happens when life changes and you don't quite recognize yourself anymore. We talked about motherhood, marriage, guilt, career changes, and the pressure we put on ourselves to have all the answers right now. Claire shared what helped her navigate resentment, uncertainty, and the fear of losing her identity—and what she's learned about giving yourself grace along the way. If you're in a season of change, trying to support a partner through one, or wrestling with some hard questions of your own, I hope this conversation helps you feel a little less alone and a little more equipped to handle the conversations that matter most. Leave me a voicemail to be featured on the show! https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/ask-jefferson [https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/ask-jefferson]  Join me on Supercast for ad-free episodes, bonus content, and AMAs: https://jefferson.supercast.com/ [https://jefferson.supercast.com/] Order The Next Conversation Workbook: https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/workbook [https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/workbook] Thank you to our sponsors: Cozy Earth. Upgrade Your Every Day. Get 20% off at cozyearth.com/jefferson [http://cozyearth.com/jefferson] or use code JEFFERSON at check out. Mill. Try risk-free for 90 days and get $75 off at https://www.mill.com/jefferson [https://www.mill.com/jefferson]  and use code JEFFERSON at checkout. ZocDoc. https://zocdoc.com/jefferson [https://zocdoc.com/jefferson] to find and instantly book a doctor you love today. BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/jeffersonfisher [https://betterhelp.com/jeffersonfisher] for a discount on your first month of therapy. Order my book, The Next Conversation [https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/book], or listen to the full audiobook [https://www.amazon.com/Next-Conversation-Argue-Less-Talk/dp/B0DGQW15QF] today. Like what you hear? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review! Suggest a topic or ask a question [https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/topic] for me to answer on the show!  Want a FREE communication tip each week? Click here to join my newsletter. [https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/newsletter]  Join My School of Communication [https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/membership] Watch my podcast on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersonfisher?themeRefresh=1]  Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jefferson_fisher]  Follow me on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@justaskjefferson?lang=en] Follow me on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffersonfisher/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Stop Apologizing For Things You Didn't Do

In this episode, I take your calls. We start with a mom whose daughter-in-law has pulled her son away and left her apologizing for things she never did... and the words to stop. Then I get into how to respond when someone asks "why'd you do it like that," how to handle a boss who's just mean, and what to say when someone wants to talk politics and you don't agree. The thread running through all of it: you don't have to keep saying sorry to keep the peace. If you're tired of being the one who always backs down, this episode is for you. Leave me a voicemail to be featured on the show! https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/ask-jefferson [https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/ask-jefferson]  Join me on Supercast for ad-free episodes, bonus content, and AMAs: https://jefferson.supercast.com/ [https://jefferson.supercast.com/] Order The Next Conversation Workbook: https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/workbook [https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/workbook] Thank you to our sponsors: Cozy Earth. Upgrade Your Every Day. Get 20% off at cozyearth.com/jefferson [http://cozyearth.com/jefferson] or use code JEFFERSON at check out. Poncho. $10 off your first order at https://ponchooutdoors.com/jefferson [https://ponchooutdoors.com/jefferson] BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/jeffersonfisher [https://betterhelp.com/jeffersonfisher] for a discount on your first month of therapy. Order my book, The Next Conversation [https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/book], or listen to the full audiobook [https://www.amazon.com/Next-Conversation-Argue-Less-Talk/dp/B0DGQW15QF] today. Like what you hear? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review! Suggest a topic or ask a question [https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/topic] for me to answer on the show!  Want a FREE communication tip each week? Click here to join my newsletter. [https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/newsletter]  Join My School of Communication [https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/membership] Watch my podcast on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersonfisher?themeRefresh=1]  Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jefferson_fisher]  Follow me on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@justaskjefferson?lang=en] Follow me on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffersonfisher/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Stop Giving Your Best To Everyone Else ft. Thomas Rhett

Thomas Rhett has spent more than a decade at the top of country music, but this conversation goes far beyond music. We talk about fatherhood, marriage, faith, success, and the lessons he's learning in this season of life. Thomas opens up about raising five kids, protecting family time in the middle of a demanding career, and why some of the most important decisions he's made have been the opportunities he chose to turn down. This is a conversation about priorities, perspective, and making sure the people you love most get the best version of you. Leave me a voicemail to be featured on the show! https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/ask-jefferson [https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/ask-jefferson]  Join me on Supercast for ad-free episodes, bonus content, and AMAs: https://jefferson.supercast.com/ [https://jefferson.supercast.com/] Order The Next Conversation Workbook: https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/workbook [https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/workbook] Thank you to our sponsors: Cozy Earth. Upgrade Your Every Day. Get 20% off at cozyearth.com/jefferson [http://cozyearth.com/jefferson] or use code JEFFERSON at check out. Upwork. Visit https://Upwork.com [https://upwork.com] right now to post your job for free and connect with expert freelancers who can help you grow faster without adding full-time overhead. LMNT. Head to https://drinkLMNT.com/jefferson [https://drinklmnt.com/jefferson] to try risk free.  BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/jeffersonfisher [https://betterhelp.com/jeffersonfisher] for a discount on your first month of therapy. Order my book, The Next Conversation [https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/book], or listen to the full audiobook [https://www.amazon.com/Next-Conversation-Argue-Less-Talk/dp/B0DGQW15QF] today. Like what you hear? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review! Suggest a topic or ask a question [https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/topic] for me to answer on the show!  Want a FREE communication tip each week? Click here to join my newsletter. [https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/newsletter]  Join My School of Communication [https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/membership] Watch my podcast on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersonfisher?themeRefresh=1]  Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jefferson_fisher]  Follow me on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@justaskjefferson?lang=en] Follow me on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffersonfisher/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]