"Bullies often are looking for a reaction, and you honestly could just withhold your reaction and don’t give them one."

Adult bullying is real - and it doesn’t always look like playground fights. It looks like the boss who talks down to you in meetings, the friend who makes “jokes” about your insecurities, or the partner who chips away at your confidence and calls it love.

In this episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber breaks down how to recognize, respond to, and recover from bullying as an adult: at work, at home, and in friendships. She shares real stories from her own experiences and gives a step-by-step guide to protecting your peace, reclaiming your power, and confronting disrespect without matching anyone’s chaos.

You’ll learn how to:

✅ Spot the subtle signs of emotional and professional bullying

✅ Name behavior without shaming people

✅ Set boundaries with calm confidence

✅ Keep your cool when someone’s trying to provoke you

✅ Rebuild your confidence and restore connection after conflict

If you’ve ever been made to feel small so someone else could feel big, this one’s for you.

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