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Mastering the Minefield: How to Spot Escalation, Avoid Traps & Build Better Dialogue
Manage episode 495811406 series 3479899
In this episode, host Corey Nathan explores how we can navigate difficult conversations around politics and religion with more grace and effectiveness. Drawing on personal experiences, spiritual grounding, and practical techniques, Corey shares what to look out for when a conversation is going sideways and how to communicate better even in the most challenging moments.
What Is Discussed:
How to recognize when a conversation is escalating
Common communication traps and how to avoid them
How to prepare your heart and mind to actively listen
What it means to “rehearse” understanding instead of comebacks
Why identifying shared values can change the entire conversation
Episode Highlights:
[00:00:50] Signs of emotional escalation and how to spot them
[00:05:00] A simple tool to slow down: breathing
[00:07:00] The mistake of rehearsing a verbal takedown
[00:09:30] A better way: Practice being a great listener
[00:13:00] Why “shoulding” on people makes things worse
[00:15:00] The dangers of mischaracterizing entire groups
[00:21:00] Are you really listening—or just waiting to talk?
[00:24:30] Avoiding ad hominem attacks and gaslighting
Featured Quotes:
“When the emotion is so heightened that I can no longer think… that’s something to recognize before it gets out of hand.”
“Don’t rehearse the perfect burn. Rehearse listening.”
“You can reverse the neurochemical reaction of anger and fear—and induce the feeling of being heard and loved.”
“If your goal is to cause pain in a conversation, this program isn’t for you.”
Corey is @coreysnathan on...
Our Sponsor:- Meza Wealth Management: www.mezawealth.com
Thanks for tuning in! Now go talk politics and religion—with gentleness and respect. 🎙️✨
351 episodes
Manage episode 495811406 series 3479899
In this episode, host Corey Nathan explores how we can navigate difficult conversations around politics and religion with more grace and effectiveness. Drawing on personal experiences, spiritual grounding, and practical techniques, Corey shares what to look out for when a conversation is going sideways and how to communicate better even in the most challenging moments.
What Is Discussed:
How to recognize when a conversation is escalating
Common communication traps and how to avoid them
How to prepare your heart and mind to actively listen
What it means to “rehearse” understanding instead of comebacks
Why identifying shared values can change the entire conversation
Episode Highlights:
[00:00:50] Signs of emotional escalation and how to spot them
[00:05:00] A simple tool to slow down: breathing
[00:07:00] The mistake of rehearsing a verbal takedown
[00:09:30] A better way: Practice being a great listener
[00:13:00] Why “shoulding” on people makes things worse
[00:15:00] The dangers of mischaracterizing entire groups
[00:21:00] Are you really listening—or just waiting to talk?
[00:24:30] Avoiding ad hominem attacks and gaslighting
Featured Quotes:
“When the emotion is so heightened that I can no longer think… that’s something to recognize before it gets out of hand.”
“Don’t rehearse the perfect burn. Rehearse listening.”
“You can reverse the neurochemical reaction of anger and fear—and induce the feeling of being heard and loved.”
“If your goal is to cause pain in a conversation, this program isn’t for you.”
Corey is @coreysnathan on...
Our Sponsor:- Meza Wealth Management: www.mezawealth.com
Thanks for tuning in! Now go talk politics and religion—with gentleness and respect. 🎙️✨
351 episodes
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