The importance of listening and responding in conversations in life and Divorce Recovery - Rob Anthony || DRMO40 Podcast || David

44min | 12/31/2023

Description

In this podcast episode, I introduce Rob Anthony who discusses the importance of listening and responding in conversations, particularly in heated discussions. Rob's new podcast 'Are We Done Yet?' explores the concept of being polarized in conversations. He reflects on his personal experiences in divorce and the lessons he has learned. While discussing the importance of disagreeing with kindness in the divorce recovery space, as well as in general, Rob also delves into the significance of boundaries in life and work, and the power of saying 'no' and setting core principles. The conversation explores various aspects of divorce and relationships, including rationalizing boundaries, work-life balance, managing finances during divorce, collaborative approaches to finances, gender dynamics in divorce, and shared accountability. Rob did apologize for his dominating story-telling ways but there was no need from my perspective - I know quite a few men out there that needed to hear what he was dropping. Thanks Rob! Definitely we'll have to podcast again soon.

Takeaways and Important Points:

-active listening and responding are crucial in conversations, especially in heated discussions.

-the podcast 'Are We Done Yet?' explores the concept of being polarized in conversations and aims to move towards a consensus.

-reflecting on personal experiences in divorce can lead to personal growth and understanding.

-disagreeing with kindness involves giving oneself time to process thoughts and emotions before responding.

-lessons from childhood and parental activism can shape one's approach to relationships and conversations.

-setting boundaries is important in maintaining healthy relationships and personal well-being.

-saying 'no' and setting core principles can help establish personal values and guide decision-making.

-understanding the reasons behind boundaries can help in rationalizing and addressing conflicts.

-maintaining a work-life balance is important for personal well-being and relationships.

-managing finances during divorce can be challenging, especially when there is a financial cost involved.

-taking a collaborative approach to finances can lead to better outcomes and support for both parties.

-gender dynamics in divorce can impact financial power dynamics and the overall process.

-shared accountability can help in moving forward and finding common ground in difficult situations.

-save the no’s for the no’s that matter

-chop off the chicken head a certain way

-the decent dude playbook

-the two sarcastic passive aggressive events that taught Rob deep knowledge each time

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