Simple Ways to Handle Difficult People

SHOW #91: Welcome to the disSOLViNG fear podcast!

Season 3, Episode 22 - The mission HERE is a world where fear doesn't run the show, YOU DO!

In this episode, author and business coach Kate Lowry and I talk about easy ways to handle fear-based leaders (and manipulative, controlling and difficult people) in any situation you might find yourself in.

Fear-based leaders (and narcissists) are all over the place, but do not let them break you down! Kate tells us how to spot them and navigate their antics in our personal and professional lives.

We chat about:

- How to identify fear-based leaders

- Understanding them

- Strategies for handling destructive people

- When adults abuse the parent-child power dynamic

- Why immature people are actually very predictable

- Narcissists

- People pleasing as a trauma response

You can find Kate Lowry's amazing work, and her new book at https://www.katelowry.com/

Take the quiz and see if you are dealing with a fear-based leader in your personal or professional life!

https://www.katelowry.com/fear-based-leader-quiz

If you liked this episode, you'll love my interview with Dr. Chuck Wisner. We talk about communicating, negotiating, and having open, authentic conversations at work and at home. Scroll to the July 22, 2025 episode with Chuck and enjoy!

Or check out this episode about setting boundaries, sticking to your standards, and cutting the cord to any people, places, and things that don't work for you anymore. Scroll to the January 8, 2025 episode of this podcast and tune in!

If YOU feel like you might be in a fear-based romantic relationship, or you feel stuck in an unhealthy power dynamic with someone close to you, please check out the Power & Control Wheel websites below. The first site gives you a good picture of the wheel as a helpful diagram, and the second website shares a few short videos about dysfunctional relationships. We all deserve relationships based on equality, love, and mutual support! Share this episode with anyone who might be in a dysfunctional or controlling relationship dynamic!

Power & Control Wheel Diagram

Helpful Videos about Power & Control Dynamics in Relationships

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