Episode 23: Dian Killian Interview: Non-Violent Communication

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02/01/21 • 62 min

Is it possible for all parties involved in a disagreement to get their needs met? Dian Killian, certified trainer with the international Center for Nonviolent Communication, offers a resounding YES! Founded by Marshall Rosenberg, Ph.D., NVC believes that all actions are a strategy to meet needs – and that conflict resolution can be achieved with ease if those needs are understood and acknowledged. Dian discusses with Armand and Doug the basics of NVC and offers a big picture vision of the possibilities of this work as well as some starter steps to get you on your way towards more satisfying relationships.

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Episode 22: Blinders

Doug, Armand and Angelina investigate the power held by two of the most debilitating traits that keep Americans divided: wearing blinders and pointing fingers. Blinders are part of the bridle we fit ourselves with in order to only see what we want to see and finger pointing is an industrial strength ratchet that tightens the blinders. But how do we loosen the ratchet and remove the proverbial bag over our head?

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Episode 24: Laurie Safford Interview: What Does A Purple Conversation Look Like?

What does a “purple conversation” really look like? How does it sound? Do all parties get their needs met? And what exactly ARE the needs in a conversation between two people whose views will probably not change due to the ex-change – regardless of the color of the conversation? This may even beg the question “why bother at all?” Our solidly conservative guest, Laurie Safford, goes toe-to-toe with Armand (our decidedly liberal host) on topics such as the recent election, the Capitol insurgence, American jobs, media bias / hypocrisy, suppression / censorship, Supreme Court justices and more – not necessarily to “win” an argument but, rather, to be heard. How did they do? You be the judge.