Why Your Family Triggers You Ft. The Foster Sisters
About this episode
What happens when your sister is also your best friend and business partner? In this episode, I sit down with Erin and Sara Foster, better known as The Foster Sisters, for an honest conversation about family dynamics, sibling arguments, people-pleasing, and what it really means to speak your mind. We talk about why the people closest to us can hurt us the most, how to be direct without being disrespectful, and why so many people struggle to say no without feeling guilty. We also get into the challenges women face when speaking with authority, the communication habits that quietly create conflict, and the difference between being liked and being respected. Plus, I put Sara on the spot about two little words that might be making her conversations harder than they need to be. If you've ever struggled to stand up for yourself, communicate with family, or worry too much about what other people think, this conversation is for you. Join me on Supercast for ad-free episodes, bonus content, and AMAs: https://jefferson.supercast.com/ Leave me a voicemail to be featured on the show! https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/ask-jefferson  Order The Next Conversation Workbook: https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/workbook Thank you to our sponsors: Every Dollar. Try EveryDollar Premium free for 14 days, full access, on me. Go to https://everydollar.com/jefferson  Try Gusto today at https://gusto.com/JEFFERSON, and get three months free when you run your first payroll.  BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/jeffersonfisher for a discount on your first month of therapy. Order my book, The Next Conversation, or listen to the full audiobook today. Like what you hear? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review! Suggest a topic or ask a question for me to answer on the show!  Want a FREE communication tip each week? Click here to join my newsletter.  Join My School of Communication Watch my podcast on YouTube  Follow me on Instagram  Follow me on TikTok Follow me on LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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