Discover Your Communication Type with Jason VanRuler — The Alli Worthington Show

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Jason VanRuler is back on the show today, and we’re diving into something every relationship relies on, but most of us get wrong: communication. Because here’s the truth—so many of us think we’re communicating well when we’re really just talking.

Jason breaks down five communication styles and why understanding yours (and your spouse’s) can completely shift the way you connect. I share what I’ve learned about my own style, what my husband’s looks like from the other side, and why I’m fully embracing my delightfully high‑maintenance era.

If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation thinking, That’s not what I meant at all, this episode will give you the language, clarity, and tools you need for healthier communication and stronger relationships. It’s practical, eye‑opening, and a whole lot more hopeful than you might expect.

Timestamps:

(03:30) - The 5 Communication Styles (And Which One You Are)

(10:51) - On-Ramps & Off-Ramps: Why Conversations Go Wrong

(16:25) - Why Intention Changes Everything

(20:42) - The Real Secret to Hard Conversations

(24:28) - Learning to Recognize Your Needs and Give Yourself Permission to Honor Them

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Links to great things we discussed:

Discovering Your Communication Type
PATHS Assessment
Jason’s TV Show Recommendation - Train Dreams
Jason’s Book Recommendation - Thinking in Systems
Jason’s Product Recommendations - Moreless Protein Gummies
Wise Woman Era

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Alli