Peaceful Life Radio

Drs David Lowry and Don Drew discuss Jennifer Garvey Burger's concept of adult development and how it relates to living a peaceful life. They cover three stages of adult development: the socialized mind, The Self-Authoring Mind, and The Self-Transforming Mind. They note that people in higher stages of development are more likely to be peaceful because they are more complex, empathetic, humble...

Drs. David Lowry and Don Drew explain the Dreaded Drama Triangle, a framework for understanding unhealthy conflict dynamics. In this episode, you will learn about three dysfunctional roles—victim, Prosecutor, and Rescuer—and their damaging effects on relationships and personal well-being. The episode emphasizes the importance of shifting from these dysfunctional roles to more empowering ones: Crea...

This episode of Peaceful Life Radio features hosts David Lowry and Don Drew in conversation with their guest, Scott Hale. Raised in a small, tightly-knit Oklahoma community and a fundamentalist Christian environment, Scott shares his inspiring journey towards self-discovery, acceptance, and peace as a gay man. Through candid discussions about his childhood, struggles with self-identity in a conser...

In this podcast episode about communication and conflict resolution, Doctors David Lowry and Don Drew discuss five mind shifts that can help people transform conflict from a source of stress into an opportunity for growth, understanding, and connection. Show Notes Mind Shift 1: Building Bridges, Not Walls Avoid reacting emotionally and use calm, effective communication. Don't take offense whe...

In this episode of  Peaceful Life Radio, Drs David Lowry and Don Drew discuss peaceful assertiveness as a way to resolve conflict without resorting to aggression or passivity. They explain the drawbacks of aggressive and passive approaches to conflict and offer tips for practicing peaceful assertiveness in daily life. Additionally, they address frequently asked questions about assertiveness, such...

Drs David Lowry and Don Drew discuss the concept of peace and how to cultivate it in your life. Key Points: Peace is more than just the absence of conflict: It's a positive state of tranquility, flourishing relationships, and well-being. Peace can be cultivated in three areas: Internal peace (being happy with yourself), interpersonal peace (having good relationships with others), and environm...

This episode introduces the "A Peaceful Life" podcast and its hosts, David Lowry and Don Drew. They discuss the podcast's mission to empower individuals to live fulfilling and peaceful lives by providing tools and strategies for navigating life's challenges and building stronger relationships. The episode also introduces the "Peacemaker's Philosophy," which empha...