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Conflict Resolution Explained: The Brain Science, Communication Techniques, and Mediation Strategies That Actually Work
Conflict is unavoidable — but staying stuck in it isn't. In this episode, we break down the science and psychology behind why conflicts happen, why they're so hard to resolve, and what actually works when emotions run high.
Drawing from professional mediation practice, we explore how your brain chemistry — specifically the adrenaline-driven "fight or flight" response versus the oxytocin-driven "tend and befriend" response — determines whether a conversation escalates or moves toward resolution. Understanding this neuroscience is the first step to changing how you argue.
We walk through proven…
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