Well, That Went Sideways!

S6E12: Paul Quinn

S6E11: The Role of Media in our Understanding of Conflict with Roshan Bliss and Jen Sarche

 In this episode, we talk with Rohan Bliss and Jen Sarche about the role media plays in our understanding of conflict and conflict resolution. And we'll hear about their plan to use reality TV to depolarize the country and help people find common ground.

Jen Sarche is a media and research consultant. Rohan Bliss directs the Democracy Innovations Program at the National Coalition for Dialogue and Deliberation. They provide resources, facilitation, and training for people involved in public engagement and conflict resolution work. 

S6E10: Building Inclusive Environmental Movements with Parker McMullen Bushman

 In this episode, we talk with Parker McMullen Bushman about environmental justice and building a more inclusive environmental movement. They're the CEO of Eco Inclusive Strategies, which serves environmental organizations and other nonprofit and education groups.

 

S6E9: Liberate Your Inner Changemaker with Bina M. Patel

In this episode we talk with Bina M. Patel about how her work as a leadership coach and facilitator combines her decades of policy and non-profit experience with neuroscience and practices like breathwork and mindfulness. She's the author of the book Say the Quiet Part Out Loud: Liberate Your Inner Changemaker. 

S6E8: Global Leadership with Maria Guajardo

In this episode we talk with Maria Guajardo about leadership and the value of non-western perspectives in developing leadership skills. She is an author, educator and administrator. Maria spent 12 years as a dean and professor at Soka University in Japan.

S6E7: Diagnosing Whiteness & Anti-Blackness with Dante King

In this episode we talk with Dante King about diagnosing whiteness and anti-blackness. He's an academic who has taught at many universities, including the Mayo Clinic School of Medicine. He runs an educational non-profit called Blackcademics and is the author of two books, The 400-year Holocaust and Diagnosing Whiteness & Anti-Blackness. We spoke with him at the 2025 white privilege conference

 

S6E6: Forgiveness and Restorative Principles with Azim Khamisa

In this episode, we talk with Azim Khamisa about forgiveness and about his work to create safer schools and communities through restorative principles. He is a speaker, author and consultant. He founded the Tariq Khamisa Foundation after his son was killed in an incident of gang violence.

Bonus Episode: Conflict Resolution Month in Colorado with Michelle Noyes and Cheryl Smith

In this special Conflict Resolution Month episode of Well, That Went Sideways, we talk with with Michelle Noyes and Cheryl Smith to explore how Colorado communities are embracing healthier ways to navigate conflict. They share the history and purpose of Conflict Resolution Month, highlight statewide initiatives, and offer practical tools anyone can use to foster understanding and connection, even in challenging moments.

S6E5: Unlearning Stereotypes with Dr. Omékongo Dibinga

 In this episode, we talk with Dr. Omékongo Dibinga about how individuals can respond to and undo racist stereotypes. He teaches intercultural communication at American University. He's the author of Lies about Black People: How to Combat Racist Stereotypes and Why It Matters. We spoke with Dr. Omékongo Dibinga at the 2025 White Privilege Conference.

S6E4: Moving at the Speed of Trust with Prabha Sankaranarayan

In this episode we talk with Prabha Sankaranarayan about responding to conflict through early intervention, trust building, and practical mediation strategies. She is currently the CEO of Mediators Beyond Borders International. 

S6E3: Racial Politics of Education with Dr. OiYan Poon

 In this episode, we talk with Dr. OiYan Poon about the racial politics of education. She is an education researcher, co-director of the College Admissions Futures Co-Laborative, and the author of Asian American Is Not A Color.

S6E2: The Power of Both/And with Beth Yohe and Mina Bradley-Belcaid

In this episode, we explore the concept of both/and with Beth Yohe and Mina Bradley-Belcaid from our partners at The Conflict Center. From The Conflict Center website: "Both/and is a reminder that multiple things can be true at the same time. For instance, more than one perspective of a situation can be true.  Or you personally can feel multiple emotions at one time."

S6E1: Understanding Emotional Responses to Trauma with Dr. Fatima Hafiz

In this episode, we talk with Fatima Hafiz about understanding emotional responses to trauma. Dr. Hafiz is an educator, facilitator, and CEO of The TEA group - Transformative Education Associates. They specialize in bringing transformative practices to under-resourced communities, primarily in Greater Philadelphia.

S5E14: Conflict and Collaboration in Food Systems with Curtis Ogden and Liz Broussard-Red

In this episode, we talk with Curtis Ogden and with Liz Broussard-Red about ways to organize people and strengthen local food systems in Mississippi and New England. This is the second in our two-part series, exploring how to deal with the conflict between a food system that has the capacity to produce enough food to feed everyone, and the fact that 47 million people in the US are food insecure. Liz Broussard-Red is a co-steward of the Mississippi Center for Food Systems. Curtis Ogden is a senior associate with the Interaction Institute for Social Change, and the lead facilitator for Food Solutions New England. We spoke with them at the 2025 White Privilege Conference in Hartford, Connecticut.

S5E13: The Political Will to End Hunger with Alison Cohen

In this episode we talk with Alison Cohen about the conflict between a food system that has the capacity to produce enough food to feed everyone, and the fact that 47 million people in the US are food insecure. This is the first in a two part series on Food Justice. Alison Cohen is a co-founder and director of the National Right to Food Community of Practice. We spoke with her at the 2025 White Privilege Conference in Hartford, Connecticut.

S5E12: Building Authentic Workplace Relationships with Ama Agyapong

In this episode, we talk with Ama Agyapong about how to build authentic relationships in the workplace and in other parts of life. She is a consultant, trainer and facilitator with over 15 years experience in human resources, including work with very large corporations as well as small- and medium-sized organizations. Ama Agyapong is the founder of Inclusion Enterprises.

Bonus Unedited Episode: The N-Word Again: A Sideways Moment for the Sideways Team

This is an unedited long-form version of our episode released on April 15th. Please note that the unedited version includes pauses, some up to a minute long, as our team made space to process, listen, and feel during our conversation. 

If you're a regular listener to this podcast, you know that we often ask our guests to talk about a sideways moment in their life. A time they got into conflict, what happened, how they responded, what they learned. Well, we had one of those moments within our team and we decided to record ourselves talking about it. The conflict arose during final production of our episode with Antonio Williams about the n-word. What happened will be explained here in a moment. All six members of the Sideways team participated in the conversation and we invite you to join us as we work through our own Sideways moment.  

S5E11: Cooperative Solutions for the Use of Outer Space with Cynda Collins Arsenault

In this episode, we talk with Cynda Collins Arsenault about resolving and avoiding conflicts in outer space. And we'll talk with her about the roll of women in driving social change. She is an activist and philanthropist involved a wide range of issues including peace, security and disability. Cinda Collins Arsenault is co-founder and president of Secure World Foundation which promotes cooperative solutions for the secure and sustainable use of outer space for the benefit of humanity. 

S5E10: The N-Word Again: A Sideways Moment for the Sideways Team

We have something different for you on this episode. Instead of an interview with a guest, we have a conversation with the whole Sideways team. If you're a regular listener to this podcast, you know that we often ask our guests to talk about a sideways moment in their life. A time they got into conflict, what happened, how they responded, what they learned. Well, we had one of those moments within our team and we decided to record ourselves talking about it. The conflict arose during final production of our episode with Antonio Williams about the N-word. What happened will be explained here in a moment. All six members of the Sideways team participated in the conversation and we invite you to join us as we work through our own Sideways moment.  

S5E9: Seeing Whiteness with Robin DiAngelo

In this episode, we talk with Robin DiAngelo about seeing whiteness. She is an educator, author, and consultant with over 20 years experience working on issues of racial and social justice. She teaches in the education department at the University of Washington. Her 2018 book, White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism, was a New York Times bestseller, and it's been translated into 13 languages. We spoke with Robin DiAngelo at the 2024 White Privilege Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

S5E8: Selling Hope with Edwin Cleophas

In this episode, we talk with Edwin Cleophas about life for people of color in South Africa today, and about the work of his nonprofit organization, the Social Justice Agency. He's a longtime youth development specialist based in the Western Cape region of South Africa.
We also welcome guest co-host and Sideways Pod producer Norma Johnson. 

Bonus Episode: Voices of the WPC 2024 featuring Dr. Eddie Moore Jr.

The White Privilege Conference (WPC) is a powerful and unique learning opportunity that invites participants to learn about and practice anti-racism.  This episode features short conversations with conference participants as well as some highlights from past interviews with WPC founder Dr. Eddie Moore Jr. Sideways Pod is a proud sponsor of the conference and we encourage the Sideways Pod community to check it out!  Click here to learn more about the conference and to register. Hope to see you there! 

 

S5E7: Faith, Diversity, and Conflict Resolution with Sarah Leer

In this episode, we talk with Sarah Leer about belonging and broadening diversity in traditional faith communities. Dr. Sarah Leer is a practical theologian who works with young people in the Presbyterian Church and in other faith-based institutions. Her work focuses on affirmation and deepening of belonging, especially in solidarity with LGBTQIA+ people. We spoke with Sarah Leer at the 2024 White Privilege Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

S5E6: How Do We Repair? with Ryan Virden

In this episode, we talk with Ryan Virden about history and about the wound of whiteness. He's an educator, author, and the founder of LIR Cultural Coaching. We spoke with Ryan Virden at the 2024 White Privilege Conference.

S5E5: Justice AI with Christian Ortiz

In this episode, we talk with Christian Ortiz about using artificial intelligence to help improve communication and understanding around bias. He's an entrepreneur, founder of Mod Atlas Media, and the developer of Justice A.I.

S5E4: Beyond Intractability with Heidi Burgess

In this episode, we talk with Heidi Burgess about intractable conflict and the challenges of dialogue. She is the co-founder and co-director of the Conflict Information Consortium. With her partner, Guy Burgess, they started the consortium while at the University of Colorado. Since their retirement, they continue to run it as an independent resource. They also maintain a website called Beyond Intractability.

S5E3: Open your Heart with Mary Zinn

In this episode, we talk with Mary Zinn about strategies for having difficult conversations and about how engaging in conflict can help us learn and grow. She's been involved in conflict resolution for well over 30 years as an activist, educator, and mediator. Mary Zinn is also a member of the Well That Went Sideways! production team.

S5E2: Love and Justice with Dr. Durryle Brooks

In this episode, we talk with Durryle Brooks about centering love in racial justice work, and about how he approaches diversity and social justice learning opportunities for leaders through his organization, Love and Justice Consulting. He's also the author of Reconceptualizing Love: Moving Towards a Critical Theory of Love in Education for Social Justice. We spoke with Durryle Brooks at the 2024 White Privilege Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

S5E1: The Power of the N-Word with Antonio C. Williams

In this episode, we talk with Antonio Williams about the power of the N-word. He is the founder and president of Leaders at Work Consulting. Antonio Williams has worked in education for over 25 years as a teacher, a department chair, and a senior administrator. We spoke with him at the 2024 White Privilege Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma. 

This episode contains the use of the N-word in its entirety, a known racial slur and derogatory language to refer to African Americans or people who are identified as Black. Please note that this racial slur could be potentially disturbing content for listeners. Listener discretion is advised.

S4E13: Comadre Speakers Collaborative with Cynthia Pesantez

In this episode, we talk with Cynthia Pesantez about the https://comadrespeakers.com/. It's a different kind of speakers group. They use speaker events to leverage sustained community action. We spoke with Cynthia Pesantez at the 2024 White Privilege Conference.

S4E12: Rebuild your Mind with Marchell Taylor

In this episode, we talk with Marchell Taylor about his journey through childhood trauma, an undiagnosed brain injury, and incarceration. His story highlights the need for proper diagnosis and treatment for individuals in the criminal justice system. It's a need Marchell Taylor responded to himself by developing programs for inmates and by his work as a screener for TBI, Traumatic Brain Injury, and as a peer specialist for WellPower, a mental health services provider in the Denver, Colorado area.

S4E11: Positive Change Through Love with Natalie J. Thoreson

In this episode, we talk with Natalie Thoreson about centering love in the work of social justice and conflict resolution. They're a consultant and facilitator who works with individuals and organizations to bring about positive social change through love, compassion, and community. We spoke with Natalie Thoreson at the 2023 White Privilege Conference.

S4E10: Racial Justice & Spiritual Development with Natarsha Prince Sanders

In this episode, we talk with Natarsha Prince Sanders about racial justice and spiritual development. She's a speaker, teacher, and community pastor, as well as a doctoral student at Columbia Theological Seminary.

S4E9: Equity in Education with Dr. Shemariah Arki

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Shemariah Arki about building community and promoting institutional equity in education. She is an educator, an activist, an organizer. She currently serves as an assistant professor in the Department of Africana Studies as well as the director of the Center for Pan African Culture, both at Kent State University in Ohio. Dr. Arki is also the founder and program director of the Ellipsis Institute for Women of Color in the Academy. We spoke with her at the 2023 White Privilege Conference in Mesa, Arizona.

Bonus: Voices of the White Privilege Conference

S4E8: I’m a Good Person, Right? with Debby Irving

In this episode, we talk with Debby Irving about white privilege. She's a racial justice educator and author of the book, Waking Up White and Finding Myself in the Story of Race. We spoke with Debbie Irving at the 2023 White Privilege Conference in Mesa, Arizona.

S4E7: Worth the Fight with Curtis Acosta

In this episode, we talk with Curtis Acosta about conflicts over ethnic studies and about humanizing education. He taught high school for over 20 years in Tucson, Arizona, and developed a groundbreaking Mexican-American studies program. The state of Arizona banned that program in 2010, despite several years of positive academic outcomes. The ban was later ruled unconstitutional. Curtis Acosta currently works as an educational consultant and teaches at the University of Arizona. We spoke with him at the 2023 White Privilege Conference in Mesa, Arizona.

S4E6: Transforming Trauma with Aaron Stark

In this episode, we talk with Aaron Stark about his journey from an abusive childhood to almost carrying out a mass shooting, and then becoming an advocate for mental health services and gun control. His TED talk, entitled, I Was Almost a School Shooter, has over 14 million views.

S4E5: Life After Divorce with Erin Breeze

On this episode, we talk with Erin Breeze about navigating conflict in divorce and transforming the way we look at divorce. She is a life after divorce strategist who works primarily with mothers through her program, Happy Home.

S4E4: I Can Take it from Here with Lisa Forbes

On this episode, we talk with Lisa Forbes about how she draws on her personal experience with trauma and incarceration to advocate for others who are struggling to re-enter society as restored citizens. And she also describes a simple technique called Tapping that has helped her deal with the emotional and physical effects of trauma. Lisa Forbes is an author and keynote speaker. Her book is titled, I Can Take it From Here: A Memoir of Trauma, Prison, and Self-Empowerment.

S4E3: Roots of Racism in America with Dante King

In this episode, we talk with Dante King about the roots of racism in America. Dante King is the author of The 400 Year Holocaust: White America's Legal, Psychopathic and Sociopathic Black Genocide - and the Revolt Against Critical Race Theory. He is also a human resources professional and has taught at the University of California, San Francisco, and will soon be guest faculty at The Mayo Clinic School of Medicine. We spoke with Dante King in April at the 2023 White Privilege Conference in Mesa, Arizona.

S4E2: Understanding Pronouns with Jes Rau

On this episode, we talk with Jes Rau about pronouns, why they matter, and how we can respond to some of the common conflicts and apprehensions around using non-binary pronouns. Jes Rau is the Manager of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training at Well Power, a large mental health service provider in Denver. They are also a member of the production team here at Well, That Went Sideways!

S4E1: Healing Power of Storytelling with Grace Gee

On this episode, we talk with Grace Gee about the healing power of art and storytelling. She is a Colorado-based artist, writer, and teacher, and much of our conversation centers on one of her recent projects called Bubbling Up. It's a public exhibit that invites members of the BIPOC community to write their stories of discrimination and injustice, and then non-BIPOC community members are invited to write a response.

S3E10: Engaging Across Difference with Kimberlee Yolanda Williams

Kimberlee Yolanda Williams is an educator, DEI consultant, workshop leader, speaker, certified life and health coach, and author of the book Dear White Women, Please Come Home. In this episode we talk with Kimberlee about engaging across difference. 

S3E9: Living a Life Intentionally with Dena Samuels

Dena Samuels is an author, professor at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, and consultant on mindful inclusive leadership development. In this episode we talk with Dena about the role of mindfulness in addressing conflict and advancing social justice. 

S3E8: An Artist’s Response to Conflict with René Marie

René Marie is a Grammy nominated jazz vocalist and songwriter.  In this episode we talk with René about music and art as a form of communication and explore the idea of the artist's response to conflict.

Revisiting our conversation with Dr. Eddie Moore Jr.

Sideways Pod is a proud sponsor of the 2023 White Privilege Conference hosted by The Privilege Institute.  To promote this event, we'd like to re-share our interview with Dr. Eddie Moor Jr., founder of The Privilege Institute, where he discusses the conference which has become one of the top national and international conferences for participants who want to move beyond dialogue and into action around issues of diversity, power, privilege, and leadership.  For more information, visit https://www.theprivilegeinstitute.com/

S3E7: Dropping Down Into Our Humanity with Tom Cosgrove

Tom Cosgrove is the founder and president of New Voice Strategies and is the co-creator of the documentary film "Divided We Fall." In this episode, we talk with Tom about making human concoctions with people who have different political beliefs and who come from different backgrounds.  

S3E6: The Magic of Mediation with Kabrina Bass

In this episode we explore the work of community mediation with Kabrina Bass, the Executive Director of the Midlands Mediation Center, a non-profit conflict resolution organization serving central South Carolina.

S3E5: Policing - Meeting Public Expectations with Dr. Ajenai Clemmons

Dr. Ajenai Clemmons is an assistant professor at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver.  She was formerly the director of the Office of the Independent Monitor, the civilian oversight agency for the City and Courtney of Denver Police and Sheriff departments.  In this episode, Dr. Clemmons explores how conflicts with police could be reduced if police built understanding and worked to meet public expectations. 

S3E4: Across the Political Divide with Dr. Tania Israel

Dr. Tania Israel shares strategies for how to have a meaningful conversation with whose politics are very different from our own.  

S3E3: A Meeting of Intentions with Norma Johnson

In this episode we are joined by Sideways Pod member Norma Johnson.  Norma is a storyteller, disrupter, and cultural bridge and in her interview she shares with us  how she uses creativity and art to respond to conflict and promote dialogue.

S3E2: Elder Conflict with Crystal Thorpe and Arline Kardasis

On this episode, we talk with Arline Kardasis and Crystal Thorpe about conflicts that arise between adult children and their elderly parents. They're both experienced mediators, trainers, and authors who work together at Elder Decisions, a Boston-based firm that specializes in elder mediation and shared family decision making around elder care issues.

S3E1: Reparations for Slavery with Lottie Lieb Doula

S2E8: Cross Cultural Communication with Lee Mun Wah

On this episode, we talk with Lee Mun Wah about understanding conflict and improving cross-cultural communication and awareness. He is a master diversity trainer, a community therapist, a teacher storyteller, and an award-winning documentary filmmaker. Over 15 million people around the world have seen his best known film, The Color of Fear

S2E7: Mutual Heartfelt Action with Cameron Powers

On this episode, we talk with Cameron Powers about building personal relationships across cultures through music, and how that can be a helpful response to conflict. Cameron Powers was a world-traveling, multi-lingual musician and musicologist. At the time we recorded this interview, he had stage four cancer.

S2E6: Love, Power, and Skill with Dr. Eddie Moore, Jr.

Dr. Eddie Moore, Jr. is the director and founder of The Privilege Institute (TPI) and The National White Privilege Conference (WPC).  He received his Ph.D. in Educational Policy and Leadership Studies at the University of Iowa and under his direction and inclusive relationship model the White Privilege Conference has become one of the top national and international conferences for participants who want to move beyond dialogue and into action around issues of diversity, power, privilege, and leadership.

S2E5: Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) with Chris Richardson and Carleigh Sailon

Chris Richardson and Carleigh Sailon share information about the STAR program, a program run in through a partnership of the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment and the Mental Health Center of Denver that deploys Emergency Response Teams that include Emergency Medical Technicians and Behavioral Health Clinicians to engage individuals experiencing crises related to mental health issues, poverty, homelessness, and substance abuse.

S2E4: Silence is Complicity with Jackson T. Katz

Jackson T. Katz is an author, filmmaker, and educator author who has worked to address gender-based violence through is program Mentors in Violence Prevention.  In this episode Jackson Katz addresses the role of men in stopping gender-based violence. 

S2E3: Multiracial Families with Terry Gale and Vanessa Roberts

This is a double episode of Well, That Went Sideways featuring two different guests with two different stories.  First, father and facilitator Terry Gale shares his experience and perspective on parenting young children within a multiracial family.  In the next segment, Vanessa Roberts, Executive Director of Project Voyce, shares her journey as part of a multiracial family.  Both explore the nuances of these experiences and how they navigate conflict from their unique perspectives.  

S2E2: Indigenous Peacemaking Initiative with Brett Lee Shelton

Brett Lee Shelton is a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe is a Staff Attorney at the Native American Rights Fund where he focuses on the Indigenous Peacemaking Initiative, Boarding Schools, and Sacred Places. In this episode, Brett Lee Shelton discusses these initiatives as well as the four R's - Relationship, Respect, Responsibility, and Reciprocity.

S2E1: Stories That Inspire and Guide Us with Kristen Wilson

Kirsten Wilson, Founder and Artistic Director of Motus Theater talks with us about the power of stories in supporting us to understand one another and tap into empathy to address interpersonal and societal conflicts.  

S1E14: Conflict is Not Abuse with Sarah Schulman

Sarah Schulman, novelist, playwright, nonfiction writer, screenwriter, activist, and historian, talks with us about her book Conflict is Not Abuse. 

Introducing: Dred Feminist with Loretta J. Ross Episode 2

Check out another episode from friends over at Dred Feminist!

The Sideways Pod team is excited to introduce a new podcast that we helped to launch by one of the most inspiring guests we've interviewed. In our first episode, we had the honor of interviewing MacArthur Genius Grant Loretta J Ross.  She has launched a new podcast called Dred Feminist with Loretta J. Ross, and we have one more episode to share! Learn more about Loretta J. Ross at lorettajross.com.

S1E13: Radical Honesty with Tony Shawcross and Fridous Gangat

Tony Shawcross and Firdous Gangat take us on a journey into Radical Honesty, a process that invites us to simply report out loud to another what we notice in front of us, in our bodies, and in our minds in the present moment. 

 

 

Introducing: Dred Feminist with Loretta J Ross

The Sideways Pod team is excited to introduce a new podcast that we helped to launch by one of the most inspiring guests we've interviewed. In our first episode, we had the honor of interviewing MacArthur Genius Grant Loretta J Ross.  She has launched a new podcast called Dred Feminist with Loretta J. Ross, and we'd like you to check out her first episode that discusses the events that took place at the capitol on January 6th.  We hope you'll follow Dred Feminist with Loretta J. Ross as it launches, and we appreciate Ross for her critical contribution toward ending oppression in all of its forms. (Be advised of the use of explicit language in this episode, which is the only way to adequately convey the emotions tied to these events.)" Learn more about Loretta J. Ross at lorettajross.com.

S1E12: Choosing to Engage with Elizabeth Franz

Elizabeth Franz of Humanz Mediate discusses the ways we can choose to engage in conflict, be fully present, and listen deeply.  Transcripts available here. 

S1E11: Facilitating Group Conflict with Steve Charbonneau

Steve Charbonneau is the Executive Director of Community Mediation Concepts, a Colorado nonprofit which specializes in conflict resolution, mediation, and facilitation. In this conversation he explores his approach to facilitating community conflict using an example of a conflict resolution process he supported in a community that was named after a known white supremacist. 

S1E10: Cyberbullying with Dr. Patricia Agatston

Dr. Patricia Agatston is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in cyberbullying. We explore the impacts of cyberbullying on young people today as well as learn how adults can prevent and support youth facing the challenges of relating to one another in a virtual world.  

S1E9: Conflicted Candidates: Challenges Facing Women Running for Office with Michal Rosenoer

Michal Rosenoer, Executive Director of Emerge Colorado, explores the complexities of conflict faced by women running for public office.

S1E8: Building Bridges with Jeny Medrano

Jenny Medrano, Building Bridges Shift program manager, talks with us about their specific communication model that supports people through conflict and other challenging conversations. 

S1E7: We Need to Talk...with Celeste Headlee

Bestselling author, Celeste Headlee, explores how to have difficult conversations and discusses her book, We Need to Talk, which is the 2020 book selection for Conflict Resolution Month in Colorado

S1E6: Conflict and Politics with Ken Cloke

Ken Cloke discusses working through conflict that centers on political issues and ideologies. 

S1E5: Power in Conflict with Regina Smith and Amanda Aguilera

Regina Smith and Amanda Aguilera of Naropa University discuss the ways that power impacts conflict. 

S1E4: Interpersonal and Interfaith Conflict with Rabbi Joe Black

An interview with Rabbi Joe Black from Temple Emanuel in Denver, Colorado on the topics of interpersonal and interfaith conflict. 

S1E3: Racial Justice from the Heart with Dr. Amanda Kemp

Dr. Kemp is an author, scholar, and coach focused on racial justice from a mindful, healing, and practical lens. This episode we explore the work she does  through her transformational program, Racial Justice from the Heart.

S1E2: Strategies for Everyday Conflict with Beth Yohe

The Conflict Center is a nonprofit in Denver, Colorado which equips people with practical skills to navigate, transform, and embrace everyday conflict.  In this episode, Executive Director Beth Yohe gives tips and strategies that support productive problem solving in this very difficult and intense time.  

S1E1: Calling In the Calling Out Culture with Loretta J. Ross

What do we do when others "mess up"? What about when we "mess up" ourselves? MacArthur Genius Grant recipient, Loretta J. Ross talks with us about "Calling In," a practice that encourages us to keep moving forward together while also holding each other accountable when we make mistakes. Learn more about Loretta J. Ross at lorettajross.com.