What To Do When You Are Misunderstood | Dr. Yael Schonbrun
Oct 20, 2026
Dr. Yael Schonbrun is a clinical psychologist, couples therapist, and assistant professor at Brown University whose work explores the science of human understanding.
In today's episode, we discuss what is happening when you are misunderstood and why learning to communicate clearly is only part of the picture. Dr. Schonbrun shares how our brains shape our perception of reality and why two people can experience the same situation (completely) differently.
TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:
- How to recognize your own blind spots and see beyond your perspective
- How to communicate with nuance without losing the strength of your voice
- What to do when you're misunderstood (without getting defensive)
CONNECT WITH YAEL SCHONBRUN:
- Website: https://www.yaelschonbrun.com/
- Order her book, 'Why Don’t You Understand Me?': https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/827849/why-dont-you-understand-me-by-yael-schonbrun-phd/
