The Other Chair Podcast

The Other Chair Podcast

The Center for Understanding in Conflict

Episodes 35
Avg. Duration 32m
Activity Declining
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Nov 2022
Latest Episode Sep 2025

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Schedule
Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
74%
Hosting
feed.podbean.com

About This Podcast

Conflict resolution and mediation skills help people in disputes find common ground while working toward a mutually beneficial solution together. The Other Chair is a podcast dedicated to helping you, the listener, learn how bringing human issues to the table can help resolve conflict in your personal and professional life. From professional mediators to human resource professionals and those who get the call from friends and family in need, there is something for everyone looking to bring understanding to conflict-driven conversations.

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Recent Episodes

Rethinking the Lawyer’s Role in Mediation with Guest Gary Friedman

Sep 30, 2025 33m Transcript

In this episode Gary Friedman traces the evolution of mediation from a people-centered alternative to a lawyer-dominated process, explaining how courts and legal culture turned voluntary mediation…

Conflict at Work: A Human-Centered Approach with Guest Pat Lau

Aug 22, 2025 30m Transcript

Welcome to The Other Chair. Today, we’re exploring a familiar challenge in professional life - workplace conflict. Whether it’s friction between coworkers, breakdowns in communication, or tension…

Finding Joy in Difficult Conversations with Guest Misha Safran

Jul 21, 2025 27m Transcript

On this episode of The Other Chair, we are diving into the intersection of emotional intelligence, mediation, and joy, and how empathy can transform even the most challenging conversations into…

The Right Fight: Rethinking Conflict with Guest Amanda Ripley

Jul 01, 2025 38m Transcript

Explore the transformative potential of understanding and navigating conflict in a healthier way. In this episode, Amanda Ripley, a New York Times bestselling author and co-founder of Good Conflict,…

From Families to Teams: Mediation at Work with Guest Eva Kaul

May 13, 2025 28m Transcript

In this episode of the Other Chair, guest Eva Kaul explores the fascinating connection between personal and professional conflict dynamics, how unresolved family conflicts can manifest in workplace…

A Tale of Two Mediations with Guest Ian Warburg

Apr 30, 2025 34m Transcript

In this episode of The Other Chair, guest Ian Warburg shares two vastly different mediation experiences—each offering a window into what conflict resolution can be, for better or worse. The first…

Mediation for New York Practitioners: Skills, Training, and Practice

Mar 19, 2025 38m Transcript

In this episode of The Other Chair, we explore how legal professionals in New York can integrate mediation into their practice, the path to becoming a mediator in New York, including the required…

Community Mediation: Finding the Center of Hope with Guests Cassie Lively (CCR) and D.G. Mawn (NAFCM)

Feb 20, 2025 41m Transcript

In this episode of The Other Chair we welcome guests Cassie Lively, Executive Director of the Center for Conflict Resolution (CCR) in Chicago, and D.G. Mawn, President of the National Association for…

Mindfulness and Understanding with Guest David Dörken

Jan 15, 2025 29m Transcript

In this episode of The Other Chair, guest David Dörken shares his unique approach to conflict resolution, blending legal expertise with Zen principles of mindfulness and non-judgmental awareness.…

Bridging NYC’s Divides: Conflict Resolution at OATH with Guests Judge Raymond Kramer and Sethu Nair

Dec 17, 2024 32m Transcript

In this episode of The Other Chair, guests Judge Raymond Kramer and Sethu Nair from the Center for Creative Conflict Resolution at OATH discuss their role in transforming how conflicts are managed…

Navigating Conflict in a Polarized World with Guest Gary J. Friedman

Nov 21, 2024 34m Transcript

In this episode of The Other Chair, Gary Friedman, co-founder of the Center for Understanding in Conflict, explores the complexities of personal conflicts in today’s ideologically divided society.…

Family Therapy and Mediation with Guest Lisa Taubenblat

Oct 18, 2024 32m

In this episode of The Other Chair, guest Lisa Taubenblat, a seasoned psychotherapist and family mediator, shares her expertise in family and couple’s therapy, explaining how her background in…

Staying Fresh in the Field with Guest Catherine Conner

Aug 06, 2024 34m

This episode of The Other Chair guest is Catherine Conner explores the value of ongoing professional development and the importance of refreshing core fundamentals for understanding-based mediators…

Prescribing Mediation in Healthcare with Doctors Paul Natterson and Jeff Stuart

Jul 22, 2024 34m

In this episode of the other chair, Doctors Paul Natterson and Jeff Stuart join us to discuss the need for new approaches to addressing conflict within the healthcare system in American and how the…

Embracing Liberation with Compassion with Guest Niyonu Spann

Jun 27, 2024 33m

In this episode of the other chair, Niyonu Spann, founder of Beyond Diversity 101, a workshop that exposes, stimulates, and transforms the dynamics of diversity at the root level, discusses her…

Owning Your Path as a Conflict Professional with Guest Catherine Conner

May 09, 2024 33m

This episode of The Other Chair explores how mediators, especially career practitioners, continue to learn, grow, and refine their skills after becoming established in the field and bringing together…

Empowering Divorce through Understanding with Guest Gary J. Friedman

Apr 15, 2024 39m

Gary Friedman, author, mediator, and co-founder of the Center for Understanding in Conflict, joins The Other Chair to talk about the nuance of understanding-based matrimonial or divorce mediation and…

Walking into the Heart of Conflict with Guest Caitlin Meredith

Mar 27, 2024 33m

From working in war zones to teaching incarcerated persons, Caitlin Meredith has spent more time than most extreme in close proximity to those experiencing extreme conflicts. From these beginnings…

Navigating Workplace Mediation with Guests at Intel, Roche, and SAP

Feb 28, 2024 1h

Join Catherine Conner on the Other Chair for a stimulating and informative roundtable discussion featuring industry leader insights from three of the world's most advanced technology firms: Intel,…

Bringing Understanding into the Classroom with Guest Ivan Alter

Jan 11, 2024 31m

Embarking on the journey from program participant to teacher can be challenging, with many rewards along the way for the instructor and the students who will be learning to bring together parties in…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Other Chair Podcast have?

The Other Chair Podcast has published 35 episodes since November 2022, covering topics in Business, Education.

Is The Other Chair Podcast still active?

The Other Chair Podcast is currently declining with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 32m.

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