Why do some conversations leave you feeling seen and understood, while others fall flat?
Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author of The Power of Habit and his latest, Supercommunicators. He's spent years exploring the science of communication to find out what se…Why do some conversations leave you feeling seen and understood, while others fall flat?
Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author of The Power of Habit and his latest, Supercommunicators. He's spent years exploring the science of communication to find out what separates those rare, magical conversations from ones that leave us disconnected or misunderstood.
In this episode, we explore how communication really works - what’s happening in our brains during conversations, the skills that make someone a “supercommunicator,” and how to have more meaningful, connected interactions no matter where you are in the world.
If you’ve ever left a conversation wondering why it didn’t land the way you wanted or if you’re trying to get better at connecting with people across cultures, relationships, or work, this one’s for you. Charles shares practical frameworks and surprising science-backed insights that help you show up better in any conversation. Whether you're navigating conflict with your partner or chatting with a stranger abroad, this episode is full of takeaways that’ll make you rethink how you communicate.
PLUS, stick around on the backend for a special segment on the best things to do, see, and eat in Baltimore, Maryland.
What’s one small shift you could make to be more present and connected in your conversations this week? I'd love to hear what you took away from our talk, and I hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message.
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Why Charles and his wife spent six months surfing in El Salvador and living in Costa Rica
How living abroad shaped his worldview as a journalist
What led Charles to write Supercommunicators after the success of The Power of Habit
How to identify the 3 types of conversations (and why mismatching them causes conflict)
How to ask deep questions that invite real connection
Why “looping for understanding” is a powerful listening tool
How vulnerability really works in our brains, and why energy matching is a powerful way to build trust and connection
Why we’re all supercommunicators already
And so much more
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What makes Baltimore, Maryland, one of the best US cities to visit?
Brian Oliver is the founder of BMore See More, a nonprofit organization empowering minority male students in Baltimore City to become local and global leaders through education, mentorship, and travel. A seasoned traveler who’s vi…What makes Baltimore, Maryland, one of the best US cities to visit?
Brian Oliver is the founder of BMore See More, a nonprofit organization empowering minority male students in Baltimore City to become local and global leaders through education, mentorship, and travel. A seasoned traveler who’s visited over 60 countries, Brian always finds himself returning to Baltimore and has become a voice for reframing how people see his home city by highlighting the stories, neighborhoods, and experiences that show its full heart and charm.
In this episode, Brian shares his list of seven hidden gems in Baltimore and gives us a local’s perspective on what makes the city so magnetic.
If Baltimore isn’t already on your travel radar, this conversation may change that. Brian gives us a tour of the city’s most vibrant spots, from the best place to watch fireworks to where you can get lost in local food culture. He talks about how neighborhoods shape identity, why steamed crabs are more than a meal, and how seeing the world has deepened his love for home. You’ll leave this episode with a fresh sense of what makes a city truly worth exploring and how travel can spark both global and local change.
What’s one city that surprised you in the best possible way, and what made it so memorable? I’d love to hear about it, and I hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message.
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How a childhood of road trips sparked his lifelong love of travel
What makes Baltimore’s people so memorable to visitors
Why the neighborhoods are the heart of the city, and how to explore them
Advice to get the most out of your first crab feast (and why it’s more than just a meal)
Why Camden Yards changed the game for stadiums across the U.S.
The local museum that tells 400 years of African American history in Maryland
How to use the water taxi like a local and why everything is better from the water
Where to find authentic food, murals, music, and community in Charm City
How travel inspired Brian to launch BMore See More for youth empowerment
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