{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67f810a497de3c2d381b4fa9/69c62e15f4bf09c599cca28f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Why Uncertainty Is More Stressful Than Bad News","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67f810a497de3c2d381b4fa9/1774595096686-abe9e2b4-98aa-4fea-a022-c45dbf398d1e.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Most people think they’re being kind when they hold back bad news. They’re not. They’re creating stress.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we explore why uncertainty is often more stressful than the truth—and what that means for how we communicate at work, at home, and in leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>From a neuroscience study at UCL to everyday situations like difficult conversations, unclear leadership, and “we’ll see” answers… we break down why the brain struggles most with one thing: <strong>Maybe.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>You’ll learn:</p><ul><li>Why uncertainty creates more stress than bad news</li><li>How unclear communication damages trust and psychological safety</li><li>Why people imagine worse when you say nothing</li><li>And three simple ways to communicate with more clarity</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Because this isn’t about being harsh. It’s about not leaving people in the dark.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The brain can handle bad news. It struggles with maybe.</strong></p>","author_name":"Pellegrino Riccardi & Francois Sibbald"}