Difficult people and radical acceptance: answering your questions about tricky relationships

In this mailbag edition of All In The Mind, host Sana Qadar and clinical psychologist Rachel Samson address listener questions about dealing with difficult people. They explore topics such as protecting oneself without becoming difficult, managing intergenerational trauma, handling difficult adult children, and navigating challenging family dynamics during the holidays. Samson introduces the concept of radical acceptance as a tool for managing relationships and emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and managing expectations, particularly during emotionally charged times like Christmas. The episode provides practical advice for dealing with difficult co-workers and managing personal safety in uncomfortable work environments.