Conversations to Cut the Conflict

Co-parenting was never easy, but throw in constant notifications, texting wars, and social media exposure, and it can feel impossible.How do you set boundaries when your ex has 24/7 access to you?What happens when texts spiral into arguments that last all night?Should your kids have unrestricted phone access between homes?In this episode, I dive into the pros and cons of modern communication in co-parenting—when technology helps, when it makes things worse, and how to set boundaries that actually reduce conflict.I also talk about:✔ The anxiety of constant messages from your ex and how to manage it.✔ Why social media can be a co-parenting battlefield (and how to avoid it).✔ Setting tech boundaries with your kids—because Fortnite and TikTok are parenting challenges we never saw coming.

Did you know that menopause can have a profound impact on how we act, think, and handle conflict? Hormones have a huge impact on our mood, our relationships and how we deal with difficult situations.As women we often think that it's not just “part of life” to feel irritable or low before your period or to suffer through menopause symptoms. ( I know I thought this). But I am finding out that it doesn't have to be this way.In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Louise Newson, a renowned menopause specialist, to discuss the truth about hormones and their impact on women's lives. We talk about everything from mood swings and irrational behaviour to the life-changing benefits of proper hormone treatment.Key takeaways: Hormones affect more than physical health—they influence mood, cognition, and emotional well-being. Only 14% of Australian women use hormone replacement therapy, often due to misinformation or lack of education.It's time to stop normalising unnecessary suffering and start addressing the root causes and in the process save relationships.Partners: Help the women in your life get the care they need—it can make all the difference.Dr. Newson shares her expertise and resources like the Balance app, helping women take charge of their hormonal health.Learn more about the app here:https://www.balance-menopause.com/balance-app/

In this episode I interview Annabelle Daniel OAM, Founding CEO of Women's Community Shelters, to delve into the critical issues of domestic violence and women's homelessness.Annabelle shares her extensive experience working with local communities in New South Wales to establish crisis shelters, transitional housing, and homes for older women experiencing homelessness. We discuss the complexities of domestic violence, the challenges faced by women navigating conflicting advice from various organizations, and the ongoing efforts to create more shelters and preventative programs.Annabelle has a world of knowledge and I got a lot out of this conversation and I hope many others will do too.Resources that Annabelle mentioned for practitioners and anyone that is listening are listed below:1. NSW Police Risk Assessment Toolhttps://sydneynorthhealthnetwork.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Domestic-Violence-Safety-Assessme...2. A very good, evidence-based risk assessment tool. Victoria uses a similar one called MARAM.3. Why Men Choose to Use Abuse: An insightful article discussing the benefits perceived by abusive men.https://voicemalemagazine.org/abusive-men-describe-the-benefits-of-violence/4. One of the best books on this subject is Lundy Bancroft's ‘Why Does He Do That? Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men'. Lundy worked in Men's Behaviour Change programs for decades and provides some absolutely fantastic insights into the nature of abusive men, and the genesis of behaviours. Here is the link for interested:.https://www.amazon.com.au/Why-Does-He-That-Controlling/dp/0425191656Please share this episode far and wide as we need to educate as many people as we can.

I loved recording this episode with Ella Hickman from Hickman Family Lawyers. Ella is not only a great human being but also a great lawyer. She practices almost exclusively in family law, dealing with both parenting and property issues. Ella is a firm believer in mediation, and resolving matters sensibly and commercially without the need for lengthy, expensive, and stressful court proceedings. She is absolutely committed to getting clients the best outcomes, with her focus being on reaching practical outcomes, and reducing stress and financial cost so people can move on with their lives as easily as possible.We talk about why people should not go to the Family Court, what you can do to prevent going to the family court and how you can get out of the system when you have entered into it.This is a great episode for anyone who is a separated parent in conflict and it is also a great episode for any professional that is working with separated parents in conflict but is not a lawyer.I enjoyed recording this conversation. It is full of brilliant information. Have a listen and let me know your thoughts!

I have had the pleasure of interviewing Nurit Zubery in this episode of Conversations To Cut The Conflict. I sat in Nurit's presentation at the Mediation Conference in New Zealand last year and I asked her to come on the podcast as this is not a topic that gets talked about a lot.Women deal with challenges in the family court system, in mediation and men do as well. In this episode we explore the research of Nurit who researched the experience dads have in the mediation and family court system.Listen to this episode to get tips on how as professionals we can improve dad's experiences of the system and mediation, which leads to them engaging more in mediation.I enjoyed the conversation. It is always great to reflect on our practice as professionals to see what we can do better and see situations from a different perspective.You can read the full article that Nurit mentions in the interview here:https://bit.ly/3TKbhqjFor more information about Nurit and her works, visit her website:www.beyondconflict.co.nz

I have recorded a quick episode for you to give you some tips on how to get through the next couple of weeks without losing your sanity. I also cover how to negotiate with your family in the lead up and on Christmas Day so you can have a great holiday break without family conflict and fill your cup.Please share it with anyone who needs a little extra support right now.

Listen to my conversation with my fellow mediator and coach Anne-Marie Cade.We delve into the vital role of coaching in high-conflict separation and her parenting coordination research. Find out what parenting coordination is and what Anne-Marie's recommendations are for the future of parenting coordination in AustraliaTo find out more about The Mediation Practice Program and join the waitlist, visit www.themediationpracticeprogram.com.

Money is one of the most common reason that people are in conflict.I have recorded a short and sweet episode for you on how to best deal with conflict relating to money.Have a listen and let me me know your thoughts. I hope it helpful

In this episode, I interview Paul Eliseo, co-founder of Evolve & Relaunch.Paul trains coaches in becoming masterful at NLP, timeline therapy and hypnosis. This episode is one of my favourite episodes ever! We cover so much in 45 minutes it is packed with value for you. Paul and I discuss various topics, including how to work with triggers and resolve conflict, even when people have different values. Why it is important.This conversation is a must listen for anyone who wants to understand more about why humans behave the way they do and why others behave the way they do and how to better work with people to help them resolve conflict.Join the Mediation Practice Program and expand your skills as a mediator while learning how to run a successful mediation practice.This program includes mindset training to boost your confidence and practical guidance on property settlement and lawyer-assisted mediation. You'll also become part of a supportive community of family mediators.Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your mediation career to the next level.If you want to know more about the program, visit www.themediationpracticeprogram.com to find out more.

Unlock your child's full potential with the help of a Kids Coach!Listen to our latest podcast episode in which I chat with Nichole Hamilton, a clinical hypnotherapist and master practitioner in timeline therapy and NLP who specializes in coaching kids. Discover why coaching is important for children and learn tips and tricks to help your child work through difficult emotions and anxiety and get access to free resources to support your children.  Nichole is offering a 5-day Kidz Coaching Challenge where you can learn the skills, strategies and games for your children; regulate your emotions in a healthy way and connect with your children.Click the below link to join the free course: https://www.thekidzcoach.com.au/free-coachingJoin the Mediation Practice Program and expand your skills as a mediator while learning how to run a successful mediation practice.This program includes mindset training to boost your confidence and practical guidance on property settlement and lawyer-assisted mediation. You'll also become part of a supportive community of family mediators.Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your mediation career to the next level.If you want to know more about the program, visit www.themediationpracticeprogram.com to find out more.

I loved having a conversation with Faiza Gabriel, director of Lighthouse Legal. Having observed her parents go through a messy divorce as a teenager, Faiza knew early on that there had to be a better way, and that her calling was to guide people in that direction. Since being admitted as a solicitor and barrister in 2008, she has worked predominantly in family law. Over the years she has gained extensive experience in family law matters, including advising and representing clients in complex financial settlements and arrangements for children at the Family Court. In 2020, she established her own practice, Lighthouse Legal, and remains committed to helping her clients find safe passage through the storm after a separation.We are both passionate about helping people through their family conflict and keeping people out of the family court. And if they have to go through court to support them in how to do it in the least damaging way.What is special about this episode is that Faiza shares openly what it was like to be the child of parents who had a high conflict divorce as a child but also as an adult now as they still do not get along. It is so powerful to hear from an adult who has lived through a high conflict divorce what it is like and what parents can do to make it easier for their children when they go through a divorce.We also talk about what an ICL is (independent children's lawyer) and what they do. There are lots of myths out there and this episode will give you insight on what the role of an ICL is and how the process works.This episode is great for anyone who is separating, or in conflict with their ex-partner but also for practitioners, lawyers and mediators as we need to keep reminding ourselves of why we do what we do and how we can make a difference to families in the best way possible.Join the Mediation Practice Program and expand your skills as a mediator while learning how to run a successful mediation practice.This program includes mindset training to boost your confidence and practical guidance on property settlement and lawyer-assisted mediation. You'll also become part of a supportive community of family mediators.Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your mediation career to the next level.If you want to know more about the program, visit www.themediationpracticeprogram.com to find out more.

This episode is for business owners who do not feel confident to show up on all the platforms commonly used  nowadays to generate business. Or if you are someone that feels that you do not need to show up on all the different platforms, then this episode is for you too.I interview Carmen Braidwood and she is absolutely amazing. She has years of experience showing up on TV and Radio and is now transferring these skills to the business world.Carmen is giving so many tips and tricks in this episode on how to show up on camera and have the ability to speak your truth and spread your message. To be able to do that, we all have to deal with our inner conflict AKA the voice in our head that tells us that we are not good enough and the worry of what others might think.Enjoy!

Emotions are necessary and useful to have in our everyday life. We cannot survive without them. While emotions are so important, most people do not find it easy to talk about them, recognise them and work with (please note I said with, not against) them. A lot of people find this especially difficult when they find themselves in a conflict situation.In this episode I am debunking myths that surround emotions with Dr Sam Hardy based on her research. This new research is available to us but as a society we are still working with old myths that are not useful!I feel so lucky that Sam shared her wisdom and research with all you listeners in this episode. I feel everyone should listen to this episode! Sam's research will change what you think you know about emotions. I promise.I got a lot out of this conversation and I am sure you will too. What we discuss will apply to you on a personal level but also if you are a professional working in the conflict resolution space.Books Sam referred to during the  podcast:1. Lisa Feldman Barrett “How Emotions are Made”2. Susan David “Emotional Agility”3. Batja Mesquita “Between Us: How cultures create emotions”Also, information about Sam's Working with Emotions in Conflict Course can be found here: https://www.cciacademy.com/wwe-online/ Use the coupon code BETA at checkout to avail 20% discount on the normal registration fee.

In this episode, I interview  Zinta Harris from Resolve Estate Law. Zinta is a succession lawyer, collaborative professional, and mediator who is amazing at helping people when they are in conflict while a loved one has just passed away.I loved having this conversation with Zinta. We discuss death and other topics most people do not like talking about but should be talking about. Zinta has a great approach and during our conversation I found myself looking differently at death and what legacy I would like to leave behind.I highly recommend that you listen to this episode. If you want to know how can you protect your legacy (which is not just about money by the way). What kind of things do you need to talk about with the people that you love before you are no longer here, and how can you resolve disputes surrounding wills and estates and while you are grieving.You can purchase Zinta's book called "Rest In Peace" in the link below:https://resolveestatelaw.com.au/rest-in-peace/

This episode is for anyone who is interested in preventing conflict in the workplace and creating an environment where people enjoy working and want to stay.I interviewed Jo Alilovic who is an HR lawyer that works with businesses to get things right from the beginning. She helps businesses with strategic planning, and preventative measures to avoid the legal claims that may arise when a working relationship breaks down.Jo and I talk about what bullying is and what it is not and how you can prevent conflict in the workplace. The work environment has changed a lot over the last years which has forced employees and employers to negotiate more than ever. The question is how do you do this best?Have a listen and please share this with anyone who you think can benefit from this. Do not forget to leave a review if you loved this episode. Thank you! 

This episode is a short one to remind you of the power of empathy. Empathy is amazing, but often we forget about it as we run though life in our fast moving society where we don't always get to connect with other people properly.When we are in conflict, or in a negotiation, we can get into a divisive mindset very quickly. Empathy is an easy way to get back into the space of collaboration.Listen to this episode to be reminded about the power of empathy in negotiation and conflict resolution and share with anyone who can benefit from this.I would love it if you could leave a review or let me know in a message what you are getting out of listening to Conversations to Cut the Conflict.

Negotiation is a fact of life. We do it every day in our personal and professional lives. When you are confident in your negotiations and you know how to do it effectively you will be surprised at the kind of results you can produce. A lot of people want to be able to negotiate effectively but they do not know how. In this episode I will be sharing with you what you can do to get better outcomes in your negotiations. When you are confident in your negotiations and you know how to do it effectively you will be surprised at the kind of results you can produce. The episode is a bit longer than normal because there is so much to share and I only scratched the surface! Let me know what you get out of this episode and what else you would like to learn about negotiation and conflict resolution so I can record more episodes for you.

In this episode I talk about taking RESPONSIBILITY!Why do most people not like taking responsibility?Why is it the most powerful thing that you can do to make positive changes in your life?Listen to this episode to change the relationship that you have with by taking responsibility. Instead of it being a burden, it can create new possibilities and an opening for you to make positive changes in your life.Have a listen and please let me know what you got out of this episode and share it with anyone who could benefit from this.If you are a family mediator or a family mediator-to-be, I have developed a program that will not only teach you the proper mindset, I will teach you everything there is to learn about how to run a successful business. You will walk away with a brand new website, CPD points and your own business cards! The Australian Mediation Association is backing this program . 2023 will look so different for you as a

The first year of separation is very hard for most people. There is so much going on practically speaking and on an emotional level. I interview Nicky Thomas who is an amazing leadership coach who has been separated for 12 months now.We talk about:-  What has it been really like the last 12 months. No fluff but the honest truth.-  What to do with unsolicited advice from friends and family.-  How to work through all your emotions.-  How to find yourself again now your identity has changedAnd more....Nicky also shares what professionals who work with separated parents can do better.It was a great conversation. Thank you Nicky for being so honest and vulnerable it was amazing to have you on the podcast yet again.If you are a recently separated parents, check out www.seamlessseparation.com where you will be trained to have a seamless separation and be able to create the future you want for you and for your children.The Seamless Separation program is designed to answer all the questions that you have about separation and address your needs for information and emotional support. It is NOT a group program as you all told me that is not what you wanted. You will spend 1:1 time with me, so I can coach you through your separation. Plus you will get videos and information outside of the coaching sessions. Visit www.seamlessseparation.com to register.

Oh my god! It has been a while since I have recorded a podcast episode. I have moved house and one of my children has started high school so my focus has been on my clients and my family and there was no space for recording podcasts for example.In this brief episode I talk about how you can focus so you do not feel pulled in different directions all the time as this causes a lot of inner conflict. And when you focus you have to say no to some request which is not always easy but so important. I love for you to have a listen and if this podcast episode makes a difference to you please share it with people who need to hear this and leave me a review or send me a message.If there are topics you want me to talk about on my podcast please let me know as well send me a message. This podcast is for you so I love to know what you want to hear. Enjoy!The Seamless Separation program is designed to answer all the questions that you have about separation and address your needs for information and emotional support. It is NOT a group program as you all told me that is not what you wanted. You will spend 1:1 time with me, so I can coach you through your separation. Plus you will get videos and information outside of the coaching sessions. Visit www.seamlessseparation.com to register.

Stress and anxiety is something that we all experience in our lives when we are going through a difficult period  such as  separation or it might just be getting through the end of year surviving the silly season! Stress is not necessarily bad for us. We need some level of stress in our lives. In this episode of Conversations to Cut the Conflict, I speak with Dr  Marny Lishman about the difference  between stress and anxiety. When it is good for you and when does it become unhealthy? We discuss what you can do to manage your anxiety and what you can do to support your children if they experience anxiety.Dr Marny  shares amazing tips in this episode. I highly recommend you listen to this episode and please share it with anyone who could benefit from knowing more about how to manage stress and anxiety in a healthy manner.The Seamless Separation program is designed to answer all the questions that you have about separation and address your needs for information and emotional support. It is NOT a group program as you all told me that is not what you wanted. You will spend 1:1 time with me, so I can coach you through your separation. Plus you will get videos and information outside of the coaching sessions. Visit www.seamlessseparation.com to register.

Money is a topic that causes a lot of conflict! For separated parents child support is often a huge bone contention. In this episode I speak with Lisa Young Professor of Law at Murdoch university who is a child support expert. In our conversation I asked Lisa all the questions that my clients as me all the time.What is child support for and what is it based on? What if I want to see my children but the other person does let me and now I pay more child support. Is that fair? And more....Child support can be complex and Lisa explains clearly in this episode how it works, what it covers and what people can do if they do not agree to the amount they have to pay.We talk about how people think about child support and how a different mindset about paying child support can make all the difference in resolving conflict.You will get so much value out of the episode if you are dealing with child support in any way, as a separated parent or as a professional.The Seamless Separation program is designed to answer all the questions that you have about separation and address your needs for information and emotional support. It is NOT a group program as you all told me that is not what you wanted. You will spend 1:1 time with me, so I can coach you through your separation. Plus you will get videos and information outside of the coaching sessions. Visit www.seamlessseparation.com to register.

I ask all my clients to get legal advice when they are going through separation. When I have that conversation I often find that people don't want to go to a lawyer.  They are scared of lawyers for different reasons. They think that if they speak to a lawyer, it will make the conflict get worse and that lawyers just want to go to court and not help resolve the issues. I agree that it is important you get a good lawyer that suits your needs. Someone who gives you options and is there to support you so you can make the best decisions possible. In this episode I speak with Vincent Tan who is a partner at Clairs Keeley and I ask him what he believes his role is as a family lawyer. What you should look out of in choosing your lawyer and other questions. This episode will give you clarity on why you need legal advice and how to best go about it. Please share this episode with anyone who needs it! The Seamless Separation program is designed to answer all the questions that you have about separation and address your needs for information and emotional support. It is NOT a group program as you all told me that is not what you wanted. You will spend 1:1 time with me, so I can coach you through your separation. Plus you will get videos and information outside of the coaching sessions. Visit www.seamlessseparation.com to register.

This episode is for anyone who is co-parenting with their ex-partner.I interviewed Rosalie who is is the founder of the The Co-Parenting Collective®. Rosalie  has been a co-parent for over 20 years.She experienced what is is like to go from a high conflict court battle kind of separation to now a smooth co-parenting relationship with her ex-partner.Rosalie is sharing her tips for creating a great co-parenting relationship in this episode.I love this episode because it is a story of hope, as Rosalie's story proves that anything is possible and you can have a great co parenting relationship in the future no matter how bad things might be right now.I hope that you enjoy this episode as much I enjoyed recording it.It's a great conversation!So please go and check it out.

In this week's episode, I am talking about a subject that has been coming up a lot in the last couple of weeks. People want to know how to avoid getting in a situation where they have to deal with high levels of conflict. What I am discussing in this episode is that, it's actually really easy. I discuss what the different levels of conflict are, when to have the conversations you need to have and  how to have these conversations so you can make sure you don't end up in high conflict. I have a free program for recently separated parents. Visit whattodoafterdivorce.com to get access to the free training and checklist. 

When I work with separated parents, we talk a lot about,  why it's so important to have agreements in place .A lot of people feel that they will lose their flexibility if they do that, which is not necessarily the case! In this episode I am busting this myth and I talk about why it is important to have agreements in place AND it is possible to remain flexible if that is what you both want to do. I have a free program for recently separated parents. Visit whattodoafterdivorce.com to get access to the free training and checklist.

Communication is key especially for separated parents!!  It is very possible you left your relationship because the communication was not great. So how can you get better at communicating after separation? It might not sound possible but it is! Have a listen to this podcast episode where I talk all about how to make agreements, set boundaries and improve the communication with your ex-partner. 

I am so excited to share this episode of Conversations to Cut the Conflict with you.I'm interviewing Ashley Matkovic, the owner of Fusion Biz Co.,  Perth's Leading Small Business Community for Female Entrepreneurs. Ashley is incredible. She built up her business from nothing to now having more than 300 members while being a mum. Being in business is not always amazing and full of rainbows and sunshine  even though it might look like that on social media sometimes and it is important to talk about that. In this episode we cover:How do you get through the struggles?How do you make difficult decisions? How do you decide to even start a business?How do you get through doubting yourself?And how do you manage being a parent and building a business all at the same time. These topics are relevant to you if you are in business or not. We all ask ourselves these questions. Ashley shares many great insights and golden nuggets in this episode so you do not want to miss this.

This episode of Conversations to Cut the Conflict is pretty special as I have asked my sister in law to join me for a conversation in this episode about our family conflict and her area of expertise in health and nutrition.What we talk in this episode:How important nutrition is for your mood, headspace and ability to perform in life. Why what you eat and when you eat it impacts your mood and headspace, which impacts your ability to deal with difficult situations in life.AND We have an honest conversation in this episode about how we deal with our family conflict. You will find out in this episode if I practise what I preach from the people closest to me.I almost did not publish this episode because at one point you can hear my kids in the background playing basketball and running up and down the stairs in my house. It is not really a problem for the recording but I was worried it might not sound professional enough.I recorded this episode a couple of weeks ago, it was a pupil free day and I was helping a friend out so her children were at our house as well. After some thought I decided to publish it anyway, because Imogen and I have a great conversation which I want to share and not everything has to be perfect. And maybe having some background noise it is actually perfect as it is authentic. I am a parent that has to juggle parenting and working and sometimes this is what it looks like!I really enjoyed recording this episode there is so much in it and I hope you will love it too

 In this episode I interview Bethan Winn and she is a critical thinking facilitator. You might wonder what that actually is! Bethan will answer that question for you in this episode as I had the same question.Bethan is knowledgeable and has a great way of explaining concepts in an easy and entertaining manner. We not only talk about what a critical thinking facilitator is, but what critical thinking is.As human beings we often make decisions quite unconsciously and we are influenced by our environment and our circumstances. Bethan explains how our brain operates, and how we can actually make decisions that are good for us and not based on what other people think and not based on what our environment is telling us to do. This is a great episode to listen to if you are interested in finding out how to make better decisions in your life that works well for you!

In this episode, I'm talking about perception - a topic that's so close to my heart. I love it so much because every time I facilitate conflict resolution training, this is the topic that most of the participants tell me made the the biggest difference to them and often they email me how it changed their life in a positive way.That is the reason I wanted to share these concepts in my podcast, so you can benefit from it and make changes to your life.I will discuss how perception causes conflict and how it also can resolve conflict powerfully. When you get how perception works for all human beings you will experience more peace of mind and freedom. So listen to this podcast episode here so you can change your life!

In this episode, I am discussing such an important topic! It is a topic that we don't necessarily like to talk about, which is what will happen after we pass away. Nobody likes to think about this, but if you do not organise it well, it can create a lot of family conflict during an already difficult time.I'm interviewing Lucy Percy from Head and Heart Estate Planning. She helps people to create their wills and does their Estate Planning with them. We talk about how much conflict can occur after people pass away and Lucy gives tips and tricks on how to avoid this as much as possible.The conversation with Lucy reframed for me how I see wills and estate planning. Instead of dreading thinking about this subject and putting it off, I have reframed it to: How wonderful that we can help to set up our families deal with losing us in the best way possible!Think about it this way -  if you do not organise anything, your loved ones, who are grieving, have to make a lot of decisions. Making decisions is hard when you are grieving at the best of times, but it is even harder when you are not sure what the deceased person would have wanted. This is one of the things that people get in conflict about with each other. Everyone might have a different idea of what you wanted based on how they knew you or what you talked to them about and it can lead to a lot of mess that you could have prevented.I now look at doing my will and estate planning as a way of taking care of my loved ones when I am no longer there. When your wishes are crystal clear,  people can just do what you asked. This way they do not have to make as many decisions while they are grieving and they know they are doing what you wanted them to do, which can give people a lot of comfort.I really enjoyed this conversation, I learned something new and it was a beautiful conversation in general full of heartfelt stories. Listen to this episode here on your preferred platform!

In this episode, I interview Emily Smith from Be Think Do Coaching. Emily is a mind expansion coach who works with her clients through hypnosis. In this episode we discuss what hypnosis actually is, how does it works and how can it help you. We talk about how can you hypnotize yourself to help you work with your inner conflict. What can you do  when you worry about “what if people don't like me”,  or how can you help yourself when you want to do something but you feel that you might not want to do it because you think people around you or society may disapprove.This is a juicy fun filled episode you do not want to miss.  

It has been a while but I am back podcasting and I am excited to share with you that Episode 17  of Conversations to Cut the Conflict is out now!I'm interviewing Di Wilcox in this episode, who is an amazing human with the biggest heart. She is a parenting expert and the founder of the Magic Coat Foundation. She has developed effective tools to work with children that have anxiety and depression. She goes into refugees, prisons, and schools to work with parents and their children on how to deal with their anxiety and depression.In this episode, we are talking about how conflict impacts children and Di shares some great tips and tricks on how to support your children through their depression and anxiety. If you are a parent, an educator, or someone who works with parents or with children in any capacity, do not miss this episode!

Welcome to another episode of "Conversations to Cut the Conflict", and I'm so excited about this episode. I have Juliet Lever on this episode and she is an NLP trainer, neuro-linguistic programming.Juliet talks about what NLP actually is and how you can use it to feel confident, resolve conflict, and when you feel really stuck.I trained with Juliet a couple of weeks ago and she's just phenomenal. You're going to love this episode. Enjoy!

It is almost Christmas, and I have decided to record a Christmas episode for you, because Christmas is surrounded by conflict, anxiety, and stress, for a lot of people.I'm going to talk about the lead up before Christmas. Everything from how to make sure you're not so anxious and stressed, how to negotiate with family members, how to set boundaries, and then what you can do to make that lead up to Christmas a lot better.I'm also going to talk about Christmas Day, how to get out of Christmas Day without having conflict with people, and have a really great time.Don't miss this one!

In this episode, I am interviewing the Powerhouse Kate Maree O'Brien.Kate is the founder of SHE, Australasia's largest women's leadership and empowerment event. Kate is an amazing coach. She owns multiple businesses and I just love her.I work with her as well in my business and she's just amazing. And Kate is amazing at boundary setting and does it in a really beautiful way. And that is why I askedher to come on this episode and talk about, you know, what are boundaries?How do you set boundaries? And how do you deal with the fact that if people are upset are you setting these boundaries?What I loved about Kate sharing is that she talks about how setting boundaries is actually a gift to your relationships.And that's what, how not, how most people relate to it. Listen to this episode, I promise,You'll get a lot of value out of it.

In this episode, I interview Veronica Jacob, and she's the director of innovation and impact investment, for Mediators Beyond Borders International.She's a social entrepreneur and a stubborn optimist, and a chronic creator.We talk about the US election as she lives in California, we talk about the visionand the current conflict, and what possibly could be done about it.We also talk about what it is to be a social entrepreneur, and how to make positive and long-lasting, sustainable change in this world.When you're going to make a stand, when you want to make a change, you're going to come across conflict, and how to deal with that. Veronica is very knowledgeable, she is super fun and passionate, so this episode is not to be missed.

In this episode I'm going to answer two questions that I get asked on a daily basis.The first question is, what is mediation?What's the process, what happens in mediation? And the second question is, if I have to do mediation, what do I need to think about and what do I need to prepare?So I'm answering both these questions in this episode.So please listen to it and share it with anyone who needs to hear this.

I am so excited to share Conversations to Cut the Conflict with you because this episode is about internal conflict. So conflict with yourself, not with others. And I think it's one of the biggest conflicts that we have. That internal chatter that keeps going on and on and on in our mind. And there's this devil and there's this angel and we're constantly battling with ourselves all day, every day. So in this episode, I'm going to talk to you about where does that come from? What's causing it? What kind of internal conflict do we have? And of course, what can we do about it? So let's get into it.

Episode 10 of "Conversations to Cut the Conflict" is here and it's all about domestic violence, a topic very close to my heart. And I'm interviewing Michelle Powell from Happiness Co. who shares her incredible domestic violence story with me. We talk about what is domestic violence, what isn't domestic violence, what can you do when you see a loved one go through it, or when you were a victim yourself. Michelle will also share about her program, Empower Her, that is all about rebuilding, recovering, and reeducating women who have gone through domestic violence. This is an episode not to be missed.

In this episode, I Interview Edita Tahiri former deputy prime minister and chief negotiator of Kosovo. We discuss how can you get people to listen? How having a goal that is much bigger than yourself can drive you to create miracles and what women can do to get a seat at the negotiation table and be in leadership roles.

In episode 8 Lisanne interviews José Ramos-Horta. Mr Ramos-Horta is the former president of Timor-Leste and Nobel peace prize winner. If anyone knows about negotiation and conflict resolution it is Mr Ramos-Horta. In this episode Mr Ramos-Horta comments on the current situation in the world, in particular what has happened in relation to Covid-19 and how this has been managed by world leaders. Mr Ramos-Horta talks about how inequality and extreme poverty eventually leads to conflict and violence. Mr Ramos-Horta shares his ideas on how we can create a better world for everyone and what we all can do to contribute.

In this episode, I speak with coach and powerhouse Nicky Thomas who authentically shares her very personal story about how she set new boundaries in her marriage that was no longer working for her. She has been separated from her husband for 6 months before getting back together. She shares their journey and what it took to create a brand new relationship in this real and raw episode.

Find out in episode 6 why listening is more important than speaking, what gets in the way of listening and how you can improve your listening skills.

In this episode, I am speaking with Julian Pace, award-winning speaker and founder of Happiness Co about how you can become happy within yourself and as a result have better relationships in your life.

In this episode, I will discuss easy steps that you can take to improve your negotiation skills and make agreements that support and work for everyone in the relationship.

In this episode, we will discuss how every conversation with your partner matters! We often think that day to day conversations with our partner is not important, but they are the ones that matter. This is where we create our habits and practise our negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

In this episode, you will find out how to make clear agreements and how you can change them, so you'll have a much clearer understanding of what everyone needs and wants in this relationship so you can avoid conflict altogether.

Lisanne Iriks, Conflict Resolution Specialist and award-winning mediator talks about HOW you can communicate effectively with your partner when you are stressed.This episode will give you some simple tips that you can action straight away to take your relationship to the next level!

Welcome to Conversations to Cut the Conflict!In this short introduction, I want to share with you WHY this podcast exists and why I'm so passionate about conflict resolution. I'm so excited that you're here listening to the episodes.TAG me in your Instagram stories when you SHARE out the episodes and I'll reshare your stories!You can also msg me on Instagram with any topic requests you may have for future episodes... THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE!