Three Practical Steps to Stop Getting Defensive and Improve Your Relationships

Ever find yourself getting defensive—at work, at home, or even just scrolling through your texts? You’re not alone! In Episode 158 of the DYL Podcast, host Adam Gragg reveals why defensiveness is sabotaging your connections, fueling drama, and draining your energy. Ready to put a stop to those knee-jerk reactions that keep you stuck?

Discover three powerful steps to break the cycle—shift your mindset, unleash curiosity, and expand your time horizon. Learn the real reasons we get defensive (hint: it’s not about you!), and walk away with actionable tools to turn tense interactions into opportunities for growth. Whether you’re brave enough to face a tough meeting or craving deeper family ties, this episode is your guide to channeling hope, ditching fear, and defusing defensiveness for good.

Tune in to reclaim your calm, connect more deeply, and start living the courageous life you want to be remembered for. Stop walking on eggshells—start soaring above defensiveness with the DYL Podcast!

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Facing Fears for Better Mental Health
05:50 "It's Not About You"
09:15 "Managing Defensiveness in Relationships"
11:35 Embrace Curiosity for Productive Interactions
14:28 Preventing Defensive Interactions
19:21 "Evolving 20-Year Self-Improvement Plan"
21:01 Embracing Long-Term Growth Mindset
24:09 "Focus on Results Over Credentials"
27:05 "Decide to Act Today"