David Hoffman, founding member of Boston Law Collaborative and author of his new book "The Art of Impasse-Breaking in Mediation", shares his expertise on mediation, conflict resolution, and the transformative power of understanding parts within individuals. Discover practical tools, ethical considerations, and inspiring stories that highlight how mediation can heal and create lasting change.

In an attempt to explain their paths to the field of conflict & communication and the ways they walk it, Max and Colleen discuss: Expectations and Obligations in Relationship Linguistic Determinism and Pat Benatar (Internal) Family Systems and SciFi Movies Negotiating with intrusive thoughts Working with military, law firms, and schools Sending symphonies into conflict zones Wargs in Game of Thrones Trauma, Shame, and Social Supportyths

Columbia University Professor, Dr. Peter Coleman joins Max and Colleen on the Mindful Negotiating Podcast to discuss Toxic Polarization and The Way Out. Dr. Peter Coleman is Professor of Psychology and Education, Director of the Morton Deutsch International Center for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution (MD-ICCCR); Co-Director, Advanced Consortium for Cooperation, Conflict, and Complexity (AC4), The Earth Institute at Columbia University