This Huberman Lab podcast features Bill Eddy, an expert in conflict resolution, discussing high-conflict personalities. Eddy differentiates high-conflict personalities from personality disorders, explaining that while they may overlap, high-conflict individuals are primarily characterized by a persistent pattern of blaming others. The podcast explores identifying and managing interactions with these individuals in various settings, emphasizing strategies for disengagement and relationship stability. Key tools presented include the "first-year rule" for relationship commitment and the "WEB" method for identification, along with techniques for navigating conflict and disentanglement. Finally, the discussion touches on societal trends contributing to increased high-conflict interactions and the importance of emotional regulation.
Listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/650gr0wsHg7KADOv0k1Ihy