{"podcast":{"title":"Fuel Different","slug":"fuel-different-7819549","podcast_index_feed_id":7819549,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN9205998233","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/84d024bc-0419-11f1-9d0a-4361a57d46ae/image/2f930157da2ebdc07c513de272b14981.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Sarah Williams","episode_count":285,"summary":"Think your doctor's health advice isn't working? You're probably right. Join Sarah Williams on Fuel Different as she cuts through the nutrition noise with zero BS and actual science that makes sense. Sarah spent a decade as a nutrition researcher before realizing she was way better at explaining why keto works for some people and crashes for others, or why intermittent fasting might be sabotaging your weight loss goals instead of helping them. After her mom's doctor gave her the same cookie-cutter advice that wasn't working, Sarah started making videos to break down the real science. Three million followers later, she's still explaining health myths with the same energy she brings to family dinners. Every episode tackles the stuff that actually matters for healthy living — from why your metabolism is acting weird to which nutrition \"rules\" you can totally ignore. Sarah breaks down complex research into conversations that feel like chatting with your smartest friend who just happens to know everything about how your body works. Whether you're confused about conflicting diet advice or just want to understand what's actually happening when you eat, this show gives you practical answe…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T10:17:34.247745+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fuel-different-7819549"},"episode":{"title":"Why Your Boss's Feedback Feels Like a Personal Attack (It's Not What You Think)","slug":"why-your-boss-s-feedback-feels-like-a-personal-attack-it-s-not-what-you-think","published_at":"2026-07-24T00:06:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fuel-different-7819549/why-your-boss-s-feedback-feels-like-a-personal-attack-it-s-not-what-you-think","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fuel-different-7819549","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN9671217121.mp3?updated=1776259025","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN9671217121.mp3?updated=1776259025","summary":"Your brain lights up like you just got punched when your boss says \"We need to talk about your performance.\" Sarah Williams breaks down the fascinating (and slightly terrifying) science behind why feedback feels like a personal attack, even when it's meant to help. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why your brain processes criticism in the same pain centers as physical injury • The 5-to-1 rule: how negative feedback sticks around 5 times longer than praise • Why \"You are lazy\" hits different than \"Your report needs more detail\" (73% more defensive reactions) • The 80/20 problem: most people get weakness-focused feedback 4 times more than strength-based 👤 Perfect for: anyone who's ever felt personally attacked by workplace feedback or wants to give criticism that actually helps instead of hurts. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Sarah Williams explains why feedback feels like physical pain [02:15] The brain science behind negativity bias and criticism [04:30] Person vs. performance: why word choice changes everything [06:45] The 80/20 feedback problem destroying workplace confidence [08:30] How to receive harsh feedback without losing your mind [10:45] Simple tweaks to give feedback that actually works Your next performance review doesn't have to feel like emotional warfare. This episode gives you the psychological tools to handle criticism like the capable person you are, plus practical ways to give feedback that builds people up instead of tearing them down. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow Fuel Different on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. 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