Dealing with defensive people can be exhausting—especially when all you’re trying to do is have a normal conversation, offer feedback, or express your feelings. But here’s the thing: defensiveness isn’t about you. It’s a psychological response to feeling emotionally threatened.
In this video, I break down why people get so defensive (hint: it’s often linked to insecurities, past experiences, or even their nervous system being stuck in fight-or-flight mode) AND exactly how to handle it without escalating the situation.
You’ll learn:
✅ The 5 biggest reasons people react defensively (and how to spot them)
✅ How to talk to someone who gets defensive over everything
✅ Simple phrases that lower their guard instead of triggering more conflict
✅ Why reframing criticism as collaboration is a game-changer
✅ When to push through… and when to walk away If you’ve ever wondered, “Why do they always take things so personally?” or “How can I communicate without triggering defensiveness?”—this is for you.