# How to Say the Truth Without Making It Worse | Emotionally Intelligent Communication

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Podcast: [Magnetic Communication](https://stenobird.com/podcast/magnetic-communication-7098408)
Published: 2026-03-24T13:00:00+00:00
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Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation thinking, “That did not land how I thought it would…” - you’re not alone. In this episode, Sandy Gerber explores why being honest isn’t always enough, and how the way we deliver our message can either open a conversation… or shut it down completely. Inspired by moments from the show, Shrinking, where characters say exactly what they’re thinking (often hilariously and inappropriately). This episode breaks down what happ...

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