In this episode, mediator and intuitive expert, Samantha Reigle, shares valuable strategies for navigating tense conversations at work and in personal relationships. Drawing from over two decades of experience, she illustrates how to pause, get curious, and ask for specifics to maintain emotional balance and reduce conflict. Samantha also discusses the importance of repairing rather than seeking perfection in interactions and addresses a real-life conflict scenario involving a listener's struggle to balance a demanding job and family life. Tune in to learn how to respond intentionally and create a more peaceful and respectful reality.

00:00 Introduction to Handling Tense Conversations

01:07 Personal Experiences in Tense Situations

02:27 Practical Tips for Managing Conflict

06:47 Getting Curious Instead of Combative

08:43 Asking for Specifics to Avoid Spiraling

11:32 Avoiding the Bait in Conversations

12:38 The Importance of Repairing Over Perfection

15:44 Listener's Question: Balancing Career and Family

21:32 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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