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Episode 1059: Being Kind to Difficult People
Episode 1059: Being Kind to Difficult People
Episode 1059: Being Kind to Difficult People
Saturday 24th January 2026
Monty'man shares insights on responding kindly to difficult people while maintaining your peace and integrity. Discover practical wisdom for everyday challenges.
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Episode Overview
- Kindness is about choosing how you respond, not excusing bad behaviour.
- Difficult people may be dealing with unseen stress or insecurity.
- Maintaining integrity is key in challenging interactions.
- Setting boundaries is crucial while still being kind.
- Choosing peace over resentment can lighten your emotional load.
"Kindness in these moments isn't about excusing their bad behavior. No, it's about choosing how you show up."
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? In the latest episode of Take 12 Recovery Radio, Monty Dale Meyer, affectionately known as the Monty'man, tackles the often challenging task of being kind to difficult people. Imagine minding your own business when someone decides to make your day a little more complicated with their attitude. Monty shares his personal experience of dealing with such individuals and the life lessons he gleaned from it.
It's not about letting them walk all over you, but rather about maintaining your own integrity and peace. Monty highlights how kindness isn't about excusing poor behaviour but choosing how you respond. Often, those difficult individuals are grappling with their own unseen battles. By responding with kindness, you may just interrupt their cycle of stress or insecurity. However, kindness doesn't mean being a pushover. It's about setting boundaries while still showing basic humanity.
This episode encourages listeners to choose peace over resentment, a decision that can significantly lighten your emotional burden over time. With a mix of humour and heartfelt advice, Monty provides a refreshing perspective on managing interactions with challenging people. Whether you're in recovery or just navigating life's ups and downs, this episode offers practical wisdom on maintaining your cool. So, next time you're faced with a difficult person, will you choose kindness?
It might just make your day—and theirs—a little brighter.