What to Do When Someone Yells at You: Psychologist-Approved Ways to De-Escalate Conflict
Strategies for Living by David C. McMillian, Ph.D. and Lauren Leon McMillian, M.S.
Episode notes
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
Keywords
psychologymental healthemotional regulationanger managementhealthy boundariesconflict resolutionnervous system regulationfight or flight responserelationship advicecommunication skills