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 i...

Did you know that menopause can have a profound impact on how we act, think, and handle conflict?  Hormones have a huge impact on our mood, our relationships and how we deal with difficult situations. As women we often think that it's not just “part of life” to feel irritable or low before your period or to suffer through menopause symptoms. ( I know I thought this).  But I am finding out tha...

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...

I loved recording this episode with Ella Hickman from Hickman Family Lawyers.  Ella is not only a great human being but also a great lawyer.  She practices almost exclusively in family law, dealing with both parenting and property issues. Ella is a firm believer in mediation, and resolving matters sensibly and commercially without the need for lengthy, expensive, and stressful court proceedings. S...

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 explo...

I have recorded a quick episode for you to give you some tips on how to get through the next couple of weeks without losing your sanity.  I also cover how to negotiate with your family in the lead up and on Christmas Day so you can have a great holiday break without family conflict and fill your cup. Please share it with anyone who needs a little extra support right now.

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 waitl...

Money is one of the most common reason that people are in conflict. I have recorded a short and sweet episode for you on how to best deal with conflict relating to money. Have a listen and let me me know your thoughts. I hope it helpful

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 differen...

Unlock your child's full potential with the help of a Kids Coach! Listen to our latest podcast episode in which I chat with Nichole Hamilton, a clinical hypnotherapist and master practitioner in timeline therapy and NLP who specializes in coaching kids. Discover why coaching is important for children and learn tips and tricks to help your child work through difficult emotions and anxiety and...

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...

This episode is for business owners who do not feel confident to show up on all the platforms commonly used  nowadays to generate business. Or if you are someone that feels that you do not need to show up on all the different platforms, then this episode is for you too. I interview Carmen Braidwood and she is absolutely amazing. She has years of experience showing up on TV and Radio and is now tra...

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 surro...

In this episode, I interview  Zinta Harris from Resolve Estate Law. Zinta is a succession lawyer, collaborative professional, and mediator who is amazing at helping people when they are in conflict while a loved one has just passed away. I loved having this conversation with Zinta. We discuss death and other topics most people do not like talking about but should be talking about. Zinta has a grea...

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 r...

This episode is a short one to remind you of the power of empathy. Empathy is amazing, but often we forget about it as we run though life in our fast moving society where we don't always get to connect with other people properly. When we are in conflict, or in a negotiation, we can get into a divisive mindset very quickly. Empathy is an easy way to get back into the space of collaboration. Li...

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 this episode I talk about taking RESPONSIBILITY! Why do most people not like taking responsibility? Why is it the most powerful thing that you can do to make positive changes in your life? Listen to this episode to change the relationship that you have with by taking responsibility. Instead of it being a burden, it can create new possibilities and an opening for you to make positive changes in...

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. -  H...

Oh my god! It has been a while since I have recorded a podcast episode. I have moved house and one of my children has started high school so my focus has been on my clients and my family and there was no space for recording podcasts for example. In this brief episode I talk about how you can focus so you do not feel pulled in different directions all the time as this causes a lot of inner conflict...

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...

Money is a topic that causes a lot of conflict! For separated parents child support is often a huge bone contention. In this episode I speak with Lisa Young Professor of Law at Murdoch university who is a child support expert.  In our conversation I asked Lisa all the questions that my clients as me all the time. What is child support for and what is it based on?  What if I want to see my children...

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 impo...

This episode is for anyone who is co-parenting with their ex-partner. I interviewed Rosalie who is is the founder of the The Co-Parenting Collective®.  Rosalie  has been a co-parent for over 20 years. She experienced what is is like to go from a high conflict court battle kind of separation to now a smooth co-parenting relationship with her ex-partner. Rosalie is sharing her tips for creating a gr...

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...