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 t...

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 vari...

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 c...

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 Australia To find out more about The Mediation Practice Program and join the waitlist, visit www.themediationpracticeprogram.com.

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 ...

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 client...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ther...

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 ...