The author of Sassy and Rude: Her New Attitude discusses how to approach connection, especially in a stressful holiday season.
The holidays can usually bring out the best in people. But there’s also a good amount of stress, especially when it comes to family.
For instance, daughters. They can sometimes go through situations where it’s hard to relate to a mother or father, leaving hurt feelings and that notion that you just aren’t doing enough. As a result, you’re left feeling “too nice” and wondering what more you could’ve done for better connection.
Dr. Debra Mandel realizes this. With her book, Sassy and Rude: Her New Attitude, she discusses the importance of maintaining a connection with daughters, especially as they grow up in a troubled world with their own complexities.
Mandel joins us now to discuss the book, and the opening steps that can be taken when it comes to healing or deepening the relationship with a daughter, especially over the holidays.
Q&A:
- What do you think the most stressful thing can be to a daughter over the holidays? Unhealed wounds or resentments? Connection with family? Perhaps a bit of both?
- Why do you think some develop an attitude? Is it something they can really control?
- What motivated you to write your book Sassy and Rude: Her New Attitude? What would you say was the most challenging part about putting it together?
- What would you say is the biggest factor when it comes to connecting better with family members over the holiday season? Listening?
- Tell us more about your official website. You actually discuss a number of other topics as well.
- What would you say is the biggest challenge to being what you deem as “the love warrior”?
About Dr. Debra Mandel
Dr. Debra, author of five books, including Dump That Chump and Your Boss is Not Your Mother, has been featured on multiple national television and radio shows as a relationship expert, and has co-hosted her own podcast achieving over a million listeners. Whether in print, on-air, or in her office, Dr. Debra delivers her message that it’s never too late to over- come adversity and learn to thrive.
Her latest book, Sassy and Rude: Her New Attitude, is available on Amazon, as well as other retailers.
CONTACT: Jerry McGlothlin, 919-437-0001 or geraldmcg@outlook.com.
