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Podcast: Under the Influence with Martin Harvey
Episode: Shituation: How to hold your authority when patients push back
Description: Some patients test your boundaries.They talk over you.They tell you what they “need.”And suddenly, you feel like the passenger in your own consultation.In this episode, Martin breaks down how to handle power dynamics in practice, especially with dominant, symptom-focused personalities.You’ll learn:Why these patients push back (and what belief drives it)How to keep authority without confrontationThe subtle communication shifts that turn control battles into connectionIf you’ve ever left a consult thinking, “I lost that one,” this...