Forget the midlife “slow down” script. In this conversation, I’m joined by Barbara With — award-winning author, peace activist, and seasoned channel — to explore a practical way of turning inner conflict into real-world calm. Barbara shares how her approach, Conflict Revolution, blends breath, intuition, and conscious choice to shift tense moments into grounded action, whether you’re navigating a homework standoff, workplace friction, or persistent anxiety.
We begin by reframing midlife as an awakening. Barbara speaks candidly about the freedom that comes with being in her seventies, the relief of no longer performing for others, and the deeper sense of purpose behind her world peace tour. From speaking at the Science of Consciousness conference in Barcelona to intentionally building a body of work rather than chasing visibility, her focus is impact over influence. We also explore her experience of channeling Einstein, why the “how” is less about theatre and more about presence, and how the unified field model helps explain why simple steps can create real change.
From there, the conversation gets practical. Barbara walks us through how to distinguish emotion, intuition, and intellect; how to use the breath to move strong feelings without attaching them to fearful thoughts; and how to listen for the small next step that serve the greater good. Using a real-life example — shifting from “we need to get it done” to “be there” — she shows how subtle changes can dissolve resistance and deepen connection. We also talk about pattern interrupts, daily micro-practices, and why noticing yourself at the exact moment of choice is one of the most powerful resets available.
Barbara also shares what’s ahead: her new show Let’s Ask Barb, a 25th-anniversary book club for Party of 12, and the possibility of a New York FM radio slot. The thread running through it all is simple and repeatable: feel fully, breathe steadily, listen closely, then choose.
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As a gesture of appreciation, Barbara is also offering listeners an exclusive 50% professional courtesy discount on a private intuitive reading.
If you’re interested, visit her reading page and use the code HOST50:
https://barbarawith.com/readings/
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