Brain States When You Should NOT Try to Resolve a Conflict
We spend a lot of time learning how to resolve conflict. But almost nobody talks about when not to. Sometimes, the smartest thing you can do in a difficult conversation is wait. In this episode, I bre...
31 Aug 12min
Why Bad News Is Addictive (Doomscrolling)—and What to Do About
It’s late. You’re tired. Every headline makes you feel worse, and somehow you still can’t stop scrolling. Why is bad news so hard to put down? In this episode, I break down the neuroscience behind doo...
24 Aug 16min
Why We Can't Look Away From a Public Meltdown
You know you probably shouldn’t watch. A celebrity melting down. A viral argument. A stranger losing it in a parking lot while someone films. Some part of you knows it’s none of your business, and yet...
19 Aug 9min
Why Online Arguments Are Impossible to Win (Neurologically)
Why do online arguments seem to go nowhere? You start with the hope of having a thoughtful discussion. Minutes later, you're frustrated, the other person is even more entrenched, and neither of you ha...
13 Aug 12min
The Neuroscience of Road Rage
Why do calm, reasonable people sometimes become furious behind the wheel? In this episode, Jeremy Pollack explores the neuroscience of road rage and explains why driving creates the perfect conditions...
10 Aug 9min
How Politicians Use Threats to Rewire Your Brain
Why do fear-based political messages work so well? The answer has less to do with politics than with neuroscience. In this episode, Jeremy Pollack, Ph.D., explores how fear-based messaging can shape t...
30 Juli 5min
The Prediction That Will Change How Companies Handle Conflict in the Next 10 Years
The way organizations handle conflict is about to change, and the companies that recognize it first will have a significant advantage. Unresolved workplace conflict costs U.S. businesses an estimated ...
27 Juli 6min
The SAPIEN Model: The 6 Needs Behind Every Fight You've Ever Had
What if the conflict you're dealing with isn't really about the schedule, the budget, or that comment someone made in a meeting? Most conflicts begin on the surface, but they're driven by something mu...
27 Juli 9min
