When was the last time you said something, and the other person’s wasn’t what you expected?  Or maybe you beat around the bush and ended up causing confusion and frustration?  Or how about the last time you avoided an uncomfortable conversation altogether?   In today’s episode, Dr. Stephanie Lopez, PhD, LHEP – and former NASA psychologist, discusses ways we can all improve our communication skills.  As a mindset and emotion coach, Dr. Steph helps women go from being hard on themselves to conquering their negative thoughts, feeling confident, and living a life they love.   Three things you’ll learn in this episode:  The #1 thing that gets in the way of having direct conversations Common ways we communicate that are ineffective and defensive A simple change we can make to be more open & increase our self-awareness    To connect with Dr. Steph, head to: Instagram: @drstephanielopez Podcast: Broken to Brave 4 Day Healing Retreat      SIGN UP FOR THE SUMMER OF (SELF) LOVE CHALLENGE!!   TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ!    BOOK A FREE 30-MINUTE CALL WITH MICHELLE    FB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom Collective    JOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM: @michellegrosser.coach   “I love The Calm Mom Podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show!  This helps us support more women, just like you, on their motherhood journey.  Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”  Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!