{"podcast":{"title":"Truth Be Told","slug":"truth-be-told-6819668","podcast_index_feed_id":6819668,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/truthbetoldwz/feed.xml","website_url":"https://www.truthbetoldpodcast.com/","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/17793257/Podcast_Logo_63q3jp.png","author":"Dave Thompson","episode_count":67,"summary":"Conversations that debunk myths, explore case studies and identify the keys to effective communication with a Certified Forensic Interviewer and special guests. Need to talk to an employee about a disciplinary issue? A family member or significant other about an uncomfortable topic? Attempting to uncover the truth of ”what really happened” through effective questioning and active listening? With unique perspectives from interrogators, exonerees, academics and professionals across multiple disciplines, learn how strategic communication can work to your advantage. Powered by Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates (WZ) and the International Association of Interviewers (IAI), ”Truth Be Told” brings to you some of the leading voices in the space of communication, investigations and interpersonal behaviors.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-30T00:17:40.128248+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/truth-be-told-6819668"},"episode":{"title":"It’s not about the Dishes. The Psychology of Healthy Communication with Kristina Virro","slug":"it-s-not-about-the-dishes-the-psychology-of-healthy-communication-with-kristina-virro","published_at":"2026-07-29T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/truth-be-told-6819668/it-s-not-about-the-dishes-the-psychology-of-healthy-communication-with-kristina-virro","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/truth-be-told-6819668","url":"https://truthbetoldwz.podbean.com/e/it-s-not-about-the-dishes-the-psychology-of-healthy-communication-with-kristina-virro/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/dm6mzrgptz4tvayu/riverside_kristina_dave_final_s3_recording_w_kris9owef.mp3","summary":"Can better communication save your relationship, strengthen your leadership, and improve your toughest conversations? In this episode of Truth Be Told, Dave Thompson, CFI sits down with licensed therapist Kristina Virro to explore the psychology behind effective communication, healthy relationships, emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution. Whether you're navigating a marriage, leading a team, conducting investigative interviews, or simply trying to become a better communicator, this conversation is packed with practical, research-backed insights. Together they discuss: Why recurring arguments are rarely about the surface issue. The communication habits that quietly damage relationships. How curiosity outperforms assumptions in both personal and professional conversations. The science behind the Gottmans' research and the predictors of relationship success. Why defensiveness, criticism, and poor listening derail trust. Communication strategies leaders can use to build stronger teams. How couples, managers, investigators, and HR professionals can ask better questions and create psychological safety. Practical tools—including Kristina's weekly relationship check-in—that improve connection before problems become crises. If you're interested in communication skills, emotional intelligence, leadership, couples therapy, active listening, conflict management, workplace communication, investigative interviewing, relationship advice, difficult conversations, psychology, or personal growth, this episode delivers actionable techniques you can begin using immediately. Whether you're a business leader, law enforcement professional, HR investigator, therapist, or someone simply looking to build healthier relationships, you'll leave this conversation with one powerful reminder…","meta_description":"Can better communication save your relationship, strengthen your leadership, and improve your toughest conversations? In this episode of Truth Be Told, Da…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3543,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/truth-be-told-6819668/episodes/it-s-not-about-the-dishes-the-psychology-of-healthy-communication-with-kristina-virro/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/truth-be-told-6819668/it-s-not-about-the-dishes-the-psychology-of-healthy-communication-with-kristina-virro.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}