Happy New Year!

We're talking about our feelings about the holiday season.

- Brian reveals his dislike for most holidays, except Halloween, stemming from childhood experience

- Monica explains her family's tradition of celebrating Christmas Eve

- Tess shares fun memories of making Santa seem real for her kids

We also touch on how family dynamics and political views can affect holiday gathering.

In our final episode of the year, we tackle some of life’s big questions with bold opinions and plenty of laughs.

From love vs. dream jobs to hypothetical what-ifs, we have a candid, thought-provoking conversation to wrap up 2024.

Join us for a reflective, lighthearted send off into the new year

Happy Christmas! and have a Merry New Year!

In this episode we discuss the concept of high conflict and its impact on society and personal relationships.

Joined by our guest Gina, we discuss Amanda Ripley's book "High Conflict", which examines how conflict can escalate and become destructive.

We also examine how social media and "conflict entrepreneurs" can exacerbate divisions, and explore ways to de-escalate conflict by understanding the "understories" driving people's behavior.

We also touch upon the importance of emotional intelligence, active listening, and finding common ground in the midst of disagreements.

What are your tips for navigating difficult conversations? Let's discuss in the comments!