What to Do When Someone Yells at ...

What to Do When Someone Yells at You: Psychologist-Approved Ways to De-Escalate Conflict

Strategies for Living por David C. McMillian, Ph.D. and Lauren Leon McMillian, M.S.
T33 · E126
21 jul 2026
42:00

Notas del episodio

Why do people yell, and what's the healthiest way to respond? In this episode of Strategies for Living, Dr. David McMillian and psychotherapist Lauren Leon McMillian explore the psychology behind yelling, fight-or-flight responses, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution. Learn practical, psychologist-backed communication strategies that help calm tense situations, set healthy boundaries, validate emotions without enabling harmful behavior, and create conversations that lead to understanding instead of escalation.

Original Airdate: 7/21/2026

Palabras clave

psychology
mental health
emotional regulation
anger management
healthy boundaries
conflict resolution
nervous system regulation
fight or flight response
relationship advice
communication skills