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Don’t let your mind pick a fight without you

2025/10/01

Runaway thoughts and catastrophizing hobble conversations before they even begin. Find episode transcript and links here. Subscribe to my newsletter here.

Mental models: The invisible maps that shape our arguments

2025/09/09

We disagree better when we understand the ways our mental models help and hinder us during conflict. Find episode transcript and links here. Subscribe to my monthly newsletter here.

Are you sure you’re solving the same problem?

2025/08/06

One reason disagreements get messy is that people are on different train tracks and don’t know it. Here's how to fix that. Find episode transcript and links here. Subscribe to my monthly newsletter here. Thanks for listening!

How to transform gravity problems in conflict resolution

2025/07/02

Gravity problems make conflict resolution more difficult because they keep you stuck. Here’s how to recognize gravity problems when you see them, why they’re troublesome, and how to prevent them from hijacking resolution. Find episode transcript and links here. Subscribe to my monthly newsletter here.

Recalibration conversations

2025/06/04

For conflict in vital relationships, don’t overlook the conversation that comes before the problem-solving conversation (part 4 of 4). Find episode transcript and links here. Subscribe to my monthly newsletter here.

Break free from rowboating

2025/05/21

Stop a conflict's past from holding you fast (part 3 of a 4-part series). Find episode transcript and links here. Subscribe to my monthly newsletter here.

Discover what you're really fighting about

2025/05/07

Our conflict hooks influence the conflicts we get into, how we react, and how stuck we get (part 2 of a 4-part series). Find episode transcript and links here. Subscribe to my monthly newsletter here.

Unpacking our stuck stories

2025/04/02

The story we tell ourselves and others about a conflict isn’t the story of the conflict. It’s our story of the conflict. But what is it trying to tell us? (Part 1 of a 4-part series) Find episode transcript and links here. Subscribe to my monthly newsletter here.

Communicate better with looping

2025/03/05

Effective communication requires both sending and receiving skills. This communication tool will help you do both. Find episode transcript and links here. Subscribe to my monthly newsletter here.

5 phrases to use when they raise their voice

2025/02/05

How to lower the volume without fuss or drama and get the conversation back on track. Find episode transcript and links here. Subscribe to my monthly newsletter here.

Replay: What really matters

2025/01/01

In honor of his remarkable legacy, I’m replaying my 2020 story about Nobel Peace Prize laureate and former U.S. President, Jimmy Carter. Find episode transcript and links here. Subscribe to my monthly newsletter here.

Can this single ingredient shield a relationship from conflict’s aftershocks?

2024/12/04

Conflict can be detrimental to relationships, but it doesn’t have to be. What makes the difference? Find episode transcript and links here. Subscribe to my monthly newsletter here.

Express disagreement amicably with these 5 phrases

2024/11/03

These phrases will help you introduce disagreement in a non-confrontational way. Find episode transcript and links here. Subscribe to my monthly newsletter here.

Keep your wits during conflict with these cognitive distancing techniques

2024/10/02

Help yourself think clearly, make better decisions, and keep impulses in check with these 11 mental tricks. Find episode transcript and links here. Subscribe to my monthly newsletter here.

My favorite ways to gain insight into a conflict

2024/09/05

How I form “provisional theories” that can influence the trajectory of a conflict. Find episode transcript and links here, the QueryCards here, and conflict resolution quotes here. Subscribe to my monthly newsletter here.

Read Disagree better podcast reviews

4.8 out of 5

124 reviews

Ramesh A Raju 2025/08/06

Excellent podcast

Short and actionable advice! Straight to the point and practical tips

hoov68 2022/11/17

Highly recommend

Excellent podcast! Short and actionable ideas. Highly recommend

new hampshire transplant 2022/08/16

So glad I found this!

Really good info and tips packed into short 5-7 minute segments that are very easy to listen to. So glad I found this!

burkinakaren 2021/06/26

Great wisdom here!

Thanks so much for all your practical ideas on how to resolve conflicts and emotional challenges that come my way❤️

Victoriazzzzzzzz 2020/03/28

Great content

Short episodes, to the point, and very helpful information on conflict resolution for personal life and work 💯

Canon Ball 45 2019/10/03

Excellent resource !

This podcast is predicated on real cases by a professionally trained person. A very good resource for every day life!

williame23 2019/08/29

A terrific resource

Just started mediating and these practical, easily digestible episodes are a great way to build vocabulary and reflect on my practice. Thank you!

Gardening Girl! 2019/08/25

A gem of a podcast

I’ve been looking for a great, helpful podcast in conflict mediation and this one is a true gem. Short episodes and easy to listen to. No ads so far

moku357 2019/06/06

Soothing voice and words

I like listening to Tammy Lenski’s podcast when I have an interpersonal issue - her voice and words are confident, clear, and encouraging. Even if the...

Lrenn42 2019/04/30

Short, useful, meaningful

Every episode leaves me with a nugget to try and an inspiring story to make it memorable. I’m really grateful for this podcast- it really makes a diff...

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