Co-creating Peace: A podcast about
Conscious Communication & Conflict Transformation
New episodes air on the 2nd & 4th weekend of every month.
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“Why It Matters” Episode #1 of Co-creating Peace (Introduction)
This is a series about conscious communication and conflict transformation. I’ll tell you what to expect from this podcast, why I am doing it, and why it matters. You’re also going to hear a letter seeking communication advice, and I’ll share with you the advice I have for her.
Conscious communication, as I define it is: Being mindful before we speak, of what our goal is for the outcome of each communication we embark on – especially in situations that are important to us, or to others – and thoughtfully choosing the words, timing and delivery to best accomplish that goal.
Conflict transformation – as I define it – is first and foremost seeing conflict as an opportunity – and opportunity to grow, to learn, and to co-create a better reality for everyone involved and affected by the conflict. It is mindfully working with a conflict situation with the intention to collaborate to co-create an outcome that benefits all involved, and is to the highest good of all concerned. It is about transcending ideas of who’s right and who’s wrong, or blame and shame, and instead simply identifying what’s not working, then exploring and negotiating creative options for new dynamics that will better meet the needs of those involved and affected.
“Stuck in the Frame” – Episode #17
We all have a frame of reference through which we see the world. This frame dramatically affects the opinions we form, and can make it difficult for us to see things any other way than through our frame. In this episode, I explore that phenomenon, how it affects our...
“A Way to Co-create Relationships” – Episode #16
A podcast series about conscious communication and conflict transformation. In this episode, I am joined by Sheella Mierson and Rachel Eryn Kalish to talk about the Blueprint of We, a process that anyone can use to consciously co-create healthy, resilient, honest,...
“How You Say It Affects How They See It” – Episode #15
This episode is part 2 of a 2-part series on re-framing. In Episode #14, I told you about what I consider to be one of the most powerful tools I know for both peacemaking and psychological well-being: re-framing your perspective. In this episode, you’ll learn how to...
“If You Change the Way You Look at Things, the Things You Look at Change” – Episode #14
This episode is part 1 of a 2-part series on re-framing. I will tell you about what I consider to be one of the most powerful tools I know for both peacemaking and psychological well-being: re-framing your perspective. In Part 2 (Episode #15), you’ll learn how to use...
“Conflict Is An Opportunity” – Episode #13 of Co-creating Peace
How often have you thought of conflict as an opportunity? Most people don’t see conflict that way at all! In this episode, I’ll tell why you will find it helpful to seek and find the positive opportunity in every conflict in your life.
“Conflict Is Natural” – Episode #12
In this episode, I am joined by Tim Hicks, a fellow mediator, in Eugene, OR. Our conversation focuses on how conflict is a natural, normal part of life. We explore the concept that it's not conflict itself that is damaging, but the destructive ways in which people...
“Speak Their Language” – Episode #11
This episode is about modalities of communication – the ways in which people best receive, process, and communicate information. You might call it our brain’s language. I share information about each of the modalities, and how the differences in how we receive,...
“The ‘I’s Have It” – Episode #10
This episode is about using "I-messages" to help you deliver information in a way that feels safe for others to hear. I’ll also read a letter that I received from a couple of listeners and share with you the advice that I gave them, which directly relates to this...
“Hear Them” – Episode #9
Joining me today, is Michael Lightweaver to talk about his perspective on how to approach a conversation that has the potential to escalate, and the value of truly, deeply listening Michael has led a long and interesting life of service to humanity. Among his many...
“Don’t Believe Everything You Think” – Episode #8
In this episode, I talk about Filters and Assumptions, and the role they play in creating and fostering conflict. You will also learn about The Iroquois Rule of Six. In Episode #58, "Here Comes the Judge", I discuss more about this topic with Michael Lightweaver.
“What’s Your Style?” – Episode #7
In this episode, we look at conflict styles – the ways in which we consciously or unconsciously approach conflict situations, why we choose the approach we do, and the benefit of being mindful in the conflict style we choose. How do you approach conflict? Are you a...
“I See You” – Episode #6
In this episode, I talk about the power that acknowledgement has to help people feel heard, to de-escalate upset, and to transform conflict. Many people have said that acknowledgement began their healing. I’m also going to weave in some more thoughts on asking...
“Breaking the Chain of Conflict” – Episode #5
In this episode, I talk about what I call The Chain of Conflict and how to break that chain. Conflict is very rarely a spontaneous event. More often, conflict is a result of a series of events – often subtle at first – that lead up to it. When one of those events...
“From Demands to Needs – the Power of Needs-based Negotiation” – Episode #4
The information I share with you in this episode builds upon the information in Episode #3 – "When the Need Arises". I discuss needs-based negotiation and how it applies to conflict transformation. When people are in conflict, negotiation is usually not the first...
“When the Need Arises” – Episode #3
In this episode, I explore with you the role that unmet needs have in conflict, and we’ll look at some examples of how collaboration to meet one another’s needs has helped to transform conflict into lasting peace. When you listen to Episode #4 – “From Demands to Needs...
“The Anatomy of Conscious Communication – Episode #2
In this episode, I go into detail about the anatomy and structure of conscious communication, and we’ll look at some specific examples of how to apply it.