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What to do When Someone Talks Over You

Want a FREE communication tip each week? Ever had someone start talking over you while you were still mid-sentence? In this episode, I break down exactly what to do when that happens.

Jefferson Fisherhost
Jul 1, 202512mWatch on YouTube ↗

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EPISODE INFO

Released
July 1, 2025
Duration
12m
Channel
The Jefferson Fisher Podcast
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Want a FREE communication tip each week? Click here to join my newsletter. https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/newsletter Ever had someone start talking over you while you were still mid-sentence? In this episode, I break down exactly what to do when that happens. You’ll learn the common mistakes people make, how to respond without escalating things, and why using someone’s name can shift the entire tone. It’s all about staying grounded, speaking up, and keeping control of the conversation. Thank you to our Sponsors: Cozy Earth. Upgrade Your Every Day. Get 40% off at cozyearth.com/jefferson or use code JEFFERSON at check out. https://cozyearth.com/pages/jefferson BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/jeffersonfisher for a discount on your first month of therapy. LMNT. Head to https://drinkLMNT.com/jefferson to try risk free. Like what you hear? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review! Order my new book, The Next Conversation, today! https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/book Suggest a topic or ask a question for me to answer on the show! https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/topic Join my School of Communication. https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/membership Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jefferson_fisher Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@justaskjefferson?lang=en Follow me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffersonfisher/

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  • Jefferson Fisher

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    Communication coach and creator behind the Jefferson Fisher channel who teaches practical conversation and conflict skills.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of The Jefferson Fisher Podcast, featuring Jefferson Fisher, What to do When Someone Talks Over You explores Stay calm, keep talking, and name interruptions to regain floor Snarky or “cute” comebacks and trying to out-yell an interrupter backfire by making you look desperate and escalating a power struggle.

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