Differing opinions are inevitable, but how we respond matters. Learn mindfulness-based strategies to pause, listen actively, and set boundaries when needed—fostering connection instead of division, even in challenging conversations.
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If You’re Feeling Overwhelmed, Start Here
Dora finds herself standing in the kitchen, phone in hand, unsure where to begin. Messages, responsibilities, small tasks have started to pile up, and suddenly, everything feels like too much. As she sits with that moment, she starts to see the feeling of being overwhelmed a litt ... Show More
6m 34s
Apr 20
They’re Not Showing Up the Way I Want
A group project in nursing school leaves Dora feeling stuck, waiting on others, and quietly pulling away. She feels herself pulling back, convinced she works better alone. But as the experience unfolds, she begins to see how quickly frustration can shape the story, and what opens ... Show More
7m 38s
Nov 2020
Kern Beare — How to Have a Difficult Conversation — #4 in the SOS Election Series.
Kern Beare is the author of the book, Difficult Conversations, the Art and Science of Working Together. He shares strategies to help us have more productive dialogues and to resolve differences when it matters most. Whether in relationship, work, or political conversations, he d ... Show More
42m 53s
Jul 2025
How to Talk to Difficult People: Proven Strategies to Stop Arguments & Feel Connected Again
<p>This episode is your playbook for having saner, smarter, and more successful conversations, even when you disagree. </p><p>If every dinner turns into a debate… </p><p>If you feel like you're having the same argument on repeat… </p><p>If you're avoiding certain topics, work eve ... Show More
1h 11m
Mar 2025
3514: How to Stay Informed Without Losing Your Mind by Nir Eyal of Nir And Far on Mental Wellbeing
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Episode 3514:
Staying informed without feeling overwhelmed is possible with the right approach. Nir Eyal shares strategies to filte ... Show More
9m 43s
Jul 2025
Conflict in Relationships: Why We React the Way We Do (And How to Change It)
Conflict is part of every relationship, but how we handle it is what really matters.In the final episode of our mini-series with cognitive neuroscientist Alexis Fernandez-Preiksa, we’re diving into what’s actually happening in your brain during conflict, and how your patterns, re ... Show More
45m 17s
Sep 2025
How to have difficult conversation with a partner that easily shuts down or gets defensive?
Do you find yourself dreading hard conversations with your partner because they either shut down, get defensive, or turn it back on you? You’re definitely not alone!In this episode, I’ll break down why some partners withdraw, stonewall, or get reactive in conflict - and how it’s ... Show More
55m 28s
Feb 2025
2865: How To Start and Keep Healthy Habits by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch
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Episode 2865:
Anthony Ongaro shares practical strategies like starting small, shifting your language to reinforce positive choices, ... Show More
9m 25s