6 Sneaky Ways People Are Disrespecting You & What to Do About It

Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling dismissed, overlooked, or drained — but you couldn't quite put your finger on why? 

You're not imagining it. 

Disrespect is everywhere, and often, it’s so subtle that you don’t realize it’s happening until it’s already taken a toll on your confidence, energy, and peace of mind.

In today’s episode, Mel breaks down 6 sneaky ways people are disrespecting you every day — at work, in relationships, even within your own family — and, more importantly, exactly what to do about it. 

Whether it’s someone constantly talking over you, dismissing your feelings, or always running late (yep, that’s disrespectful, too), you’ll learn how to respond in a way that protects your energy and commands the respect you deserve.

If you’re tired of feeling unseen, unheard, or undervalued, this is the episode for you. 

If you enjoyed this eye-opening episode, listen to this one next: How To Handle Difficult People & Take Back Your Peace and Power.

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In this episode:

• 16:36: What to Do When Someone Talks Over You.
• 22:34: Recognizing Emotional Invalidation. 
• 33:00: Addressing Chronic Lateness.
• 43:23: The Impact of the Silent Treatment.
• 53:12: Standing Up to Condescending Behavior.
• 57:58: Responding to Backhanded Compliments.

‍Featured Expert, Jefferson Fisher:

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  • How To Handle Difficult People & Take Back Your Peace and Power
  • Communicate with Confidence: The Blueprint for Mastering Every Conversation
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Additional Resources:

• Princeton University: Calling Out/In Disrespect
• Very Well Mind: Understanding the Psychology of Interrupting
• Psychology Today: The Key to Handling Over-Talkers: Speak Up Rather Than Avoid
• Psych Central: What Is Emotional Invalidation?
• Happiful Magazine: Emotional invalidation: what are the signs and what can I do about it?
• The Cut: A Late Person’s Guide to Being on Time 
• Success Magazine: 9 Early-Bird Tips for the Habitually Late
• Self: 3 Things to Do If a Friend Is Always Late and You Just Can’t Take It Anymore
• One Love Foundation: How to Deal with the Silent Treatment
• The Gottman Institute: Stonewalling vs The Silent Treatment: Are They The Same?
• Entrepreneur: 10 Behaviors People Find Condescending
• Professional Leadership Institute: A Guide to Condescending Behaviour & How to Correct It
• Parade: 12 Phrases To Use When Someone Is 'Talking Down' to You—and Why They Work, According to Psychologists
• Calm: What to say when someone gives you a backhanded compliment‍
• Harvard Business School: Backhanded Compliments: How Negative Comparisons Undermine Flattery