If Someone You Love Is Having a Hard Time, Listen to This

Learn how to truly help someone you love.

When someone you care about is going through a difficult time, you can make a meaningful difference with a few simple words.

Today, clinical psychologist and three-time New York Times bestselling author Dr. Lisa Damour teaches you how to offer the right kind of support for your kid, partner, or friend without panicking, taking control, or trying to fix everything.

You’ll learn 3 questions that help you understand whether someone needs to vent, needs more support, or may need professional help.

Dr. Damour also explains why painful emotions are not always a sign that something is wrong, how to recognize when coping has become harmful, and why giving advice before understanding what someone needs can backfire.

This episode is one of Mel’s favorite conversations on The Mel Robbins Podcast, and she’s bringing it back with a brand new introduction and new insights for right now.

In it, Mel gets personal about supporting her husband through depression, parenting teenagers through intense emotions, and the mistakes she made when she tried to solve every problem.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

-The exact words to use when someone shuts down or pushes you away

-Why the advice you give can make someone feel worse

-How to respond when someone is drinking, using substances, self-harming, or avoiding life

-How to listen so the person feels supported