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New DimensionsEnlightened Conversations Across Ideological Differences. - Mónica Guzmán - ND3824PGuzmán shares her personal experience of growing up in a politically divided family. She highlights the need for in-person interactions, attention, and containment in dialogues. She also discusses the role of media in perpetuating polarization and the potential for small-scale conversations to impact larger institutions like politics and media. Mónica Guzmán is a journalist and entrepreneur and is the Senior Fellow for Public Practice at Braver Angels, a grassroots, cross partisan, organization working to depolarize America. She is cofounder of the newsletter The Evergrey out of Seattle Washington and is the proud liberal daughter of conservative par...2025-07-2354 min
The New Dimensions CaféFearless Conversations Across Political Divides - Mónica Guzmán - C0639Mónica Guzmán is a journalist and entrepreneur and is Senior Fellow for Public Practice at Braver Angels, a grassroots, cross partisan, organization working to depolarize America. She is cofounder of the newsletter The Evergrey out of Seattle Washington and is the proud liberal daughter of conservative parents and is a dual US/Mexican citizen. She is the author of I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times (BenBella Books 2022)Interview Date: 5/15/2025 Tags: Mónica Guzmán, listening, storytelling, curiosity, Braver Angels, depolarizing America, asking permission to talk abo...2025-07-2316 min
Live Faith First PodcastCuriosity, Conflict, and Crossing the Divide with Monica GuzmánCan we really bridge political, cultural, and relational divides with curiosity? Journalist and bridge-builder Monica Guzmán thinks so. In this episode of Live Faith First, Elliot and Monica explore how to disagree without dehumanizing, why curiosity is a superpower in divided times, and how grace, humility, and honest conversation can reshape our relationships—even with family members who vote very differently. They also share real stories, practical tools, and laugh-through-the-awkward wisdom for navigating today’s polarized culture.Monica Guzmán is a senior fellow for public practice at Braver Angels, host of the podcast A Braver Way, a...2025-06-2348 min
Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each OtherMónica Guzmán: Breaking the Cycle of Outrage Through Fearlessly Curious ConversationsIn this episode, host Corey Nathan welcomes back Monica Guzmán, Senior Fellow for Public Practice at Braver Angels, host of A Braver Way podcast, CEO of Reclaim Curiosity, and author of I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times. Monica’s mission is to help bridge America’s political divides through fearless curiosity. With deep reflections on the 2024 election, evolving friendships across ideological lines, and her renewed commitment to bridge building, Monica shares how we can stay grounded and connected—especially when it feels impossible.
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How Mon...2025-03-311h 03Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each OtherMónica Guzmán: Breaking the Cycle of Outrage Through Fearlessly Curious ConversationsIn this episode, host Corey Nathan welcomes back Monica Guzmán, Senior Fellow for Public Practice at Braver Angels, host of A Braver Way podcast, CEO of Reclaim Curiosity, and author of I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times. Monica’s mission is to help bridge America’s political divides through fearless curiosity. With deep reflections on the 2024 election, evolving friendships across ideological lines, and her renewed commitment to bridge building, Monica shares how we can stay grounded and connected—especially when it feels impossible.
What We Discuss:
How Mon...2025-03-311h 03
The Good FightHow to Have Difficult Conversations with Mónica GuzmánMónica Guzmán is author of I Never Thought of it That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times; founder and CEO of Reclaim Curiosity; Senior Fellow for Public Practice at Braver Angels; and host of A Braver Way podcast.
In this week’s conversation, Yascha Mounk and Mónica Guzmán discuss how to build trust across political divides and the joy of heated debates.
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The Good FightHow to Have Difficult Conversations with Mónica GuzmánMónica Guzmán is author of I Never Thought of it That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times; founder and CEO of Reclaim Curiosity; Senior Fellow for Public Practice at Braver Angels; and host of A Braver Way podcast.In this week’s conversation, Yascha Mounk and Mónica Guzmán discuss how to build trust across political divides and the joy of heated debates.Please do listen and spread the word about The Good Fight.If you have not yet signed up for our pod...2025-03-081h 10
You Are Not So Smart306 - I Never Thought of it That Way - Mónica Guzmán (rebroadcast)This episode’s guest is Mónica Guzmán, the author of I Never Thought of It That Way – a book with very practical advice on how to have productive conversations in a polarized political environment via authentic curiosity about where people’s beliefs, opinions, attitudes, and values come from. It's also about how to learn from those with whom we disagree by establishing the sort of dynamic in which they will eagerly learn from us as well.- How Minds Change- Show Notes- Newsletter- David McRaney's BlueSky- D...2025-02-0352 min
Holistic Life Navigation[Ep. 212] Could Curiosity Be The Most Important Ingredient For The American Dream? w/ Mónica GuzmánOn today's episode, Luis speaks with Mónica Guzmán about political divisiveness, identity, and somatics.They discuss:· building capacity for difference by spending time with and practicing being with those who disagree· curiosity vs. fear· the role of social media in divisiveness· practicing flexibility of both the nervous system and thought· the physiology of stress and disagreement· the complex story of political and morale views people haveYou can visit Mónica's website here: https://www.moniguzman.com/You can learn more about Braver Angels here: https://b...2024-09-0145 min
$500k CTO Podcast - For CTOs, By CTOs and Exec Career CoachesFrom Tech Savvy to CTO Leadership Excellence with Monica Guzman - S1-Ep12Send us a text🎙️Join us on our latest podcast episode for an engaging conversation with Monica Guzman, a top expert in coaching tech leaders and personal branding coach.Discover practical tips on personal branding, balancing hard and soft skills, and embracing a growth mindset. MONICA ON LINKEDIN:Let's connect on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/excellencebymonicaguzman/MONICA IS THE AUTHOR OF TWO BOOKS:📕Stop Being a Lazy Leader📗Fearless by ChoiceYou can purchase at: https://www.monica-guzman.com/books-by-monica-guzman Book a call with...2024-07-1039 min
Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each Other(Best of) Monica Guzman: How To Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided TimesThis is a conversation with Mónica Guzmán from almost 2 years ago right after her book, I NEVER THOUGHT OF IT THAT WAY, came out. Moni is on the front lines of addressing the problem of polarization and helping people bridge the political divide in their everyday lives. Everything we discussed is even more pressing today than when we first talked.
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The Hopeful Majority with Manu Meel#54 Curiosity is the Real Resistance ft. Monica GuzmanHow do we talk to people we disagree with? Join us this week as Manu sits down with thought leader and bridge builder Monica Guzman. Tune in as they discuss what it means to love America and how it can be improved.Episode 54 guest: Monica GuzmanMonica Guzman’s info:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moniguzman/Twitter: https://x.com/moniguzmanPODCAST INFO: Website: thehopefulmajority.comSpotify: spoti.fi/42GYjecApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the...2024-06-1759 min
Truth Over Tribe: Christian Takes on Culture, News & PoliticsHow To Talk Politics Without Fighting with Monica GuzmanHow does a liberal living in one of the deepest blue counties in the country converse with her conservative, Mexican immigrant parents who voted for Donald Trump twice? We find out today when Monica Guzman joins us on the pod! Monica is on the national leadership team of Braver Angels, a “depolarization organization” designed to reduce partisan animosity, and the author of “I Never Thought of it That Way.” Hear her share her family’s story and why she’s so passionate about people learning to have difficult conversations, even in today’s dangerously divided times. But given that it’s extremely...2024-05-2246 min
Higher Ed NowMonica Guzman: "People Only Hear When They're Heard"Immediately after she delivered an electrifying keynote speech at Pacific Lutheran University's Wang Symposium on March 7, 2024, ACTA's Doug Sprei interviewed Monica Guzman, the bestselling author of I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times. Ms. Guzman's influential work in the civil discourse movement has been amplified by her leadership at Braver Angels for several years. More recently, she became the inaugural McGurn Fellow at the University of Florida, working with researchers at UF's College of Journalism and Communications and beyond to better understand ways to employ techniques described in her book...2024-04-2923 min
Higher Ed NowMónica Guzmán: "People Hear Better When They're Heard"Immediately after she delivered an electrifying keynote speech at Pacific Lutheran University's Wang Symposium on March 7, 2024, ACTA's Doug Sprei interviewed Monica Guzman, the best-selling author of I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times. Ms. Guzman's influential work in the civil discourse movement has expanded through her leadership at Braver Angels for the past several years. More recently, she became the inaugural McGurn Fellow at the University of Florida, working with researchers at UF's College of Journalism and Communications to explore ways to employ the techniques described in her book...2024-04-2923 minHigher Ed NowMónica Guzmán: "People Hear Better When They're Heard"Immediately after she delivered an electrifying keynote speech at Pacific Lutheran University's Wang Symposium on March 7, 2024, ACTA's Doug Sprei interviewed Monica Guzman, the best-selling author of I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times. Ms. Guzman's influential work in the civil discourse movement has expanded through her leadership at Braver Angels for the past several years. More recently, she became the inaugural McGurn Fellow at the University of Florida, working with researchers at UF's College of Journalism and Communications to explore ways to employ the techniques described in her book...2024-04-2923 min
The Trauma TherapistEpisode 812: The Willingness to Hear with Mónica GuzmánMónica Guzmán is Senior Fellow for Public Practice at Braver Angels, a nonprofit working to depolarize America. She is host of A Braver Way, a podcast that equips people with the tools they need to bridge the political divide in their everyday lives, and founder and CEO of Reclaim Curiosity, an organization working to build a more curious world.Mónica is also the author of I Never Thought Of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times.Mónica is the inaugural McGurn Fellow at the University of Florid...2024-03-2532 min
One Better QuestionEpisode 1: Mónica Guzmán, Journalist & Bridge-BuilderSend us a textHow did you come to believe what you believe? What are you missing? What are you protecting? Mónica Guzmán is a bridge builder, journalist, and author who teaches us the better questions we can use that allow the heat in a difficult conversation to cook up understanding instead of burn the relationship. Mónica is a Senior Fellow for Public Practice at Braver Angels, a nonprofit tackling the mission of depolarizing America, and author of I Never Thought of it That Way: How to Have Fearl...2024-03-0429 min
This Is CivityMónica Guzmán on the importance of curiosity to build relationships that bridge dividesIn this episode, we talk with Mónica Guzmán, Senior Fellow for Public Practice at Braver Angels, and author of I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times.Mónica at first dedicated her career to connecting people across differences through journalism… but then moved into the bridging space to find a more effective way to bring people together in relationship.Through it all, she has been driven by a deep curiosity about others and the stories that shape our lives and perspectives.2024-02-2640 min
Making Media NowJournalist & Podcast Host Mónica Guzmán Leads Us to "A Braver Way" to Discuss PoliticsMónica Guzmán is Senior Fellow for Public Practice at Braver Angels, a nonprofit working to depolarize America; host of A Braver Way, a podcast that equips people with the tools they need to bridge the political divide in their everyday lives; founder and CEO of Reclaim Curiosity, an organization working to build a more curious world; and author of "I Never Thought Of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times."
Monica is the inaugural McGurn Fellow at the University of Florida, working with researchers at the UF College of Journ...2024-02-2649 min
Let’s Find Common GroundHow Curiosity Can Bridge Dangerous Divides: Mónica GuzmánIn this presidential election year, partisan divides cause political gridlock and distrust. We're encouraged to believe that we're right and those on the other side are ignorant, stupid, or evil. But avoiding awkward conversations with those we disagree with is a big reason why America is so bitterly divided. Journalist, bridge builder, and author Mónica Guzmán is the loving liberal daughter of conservative Mexican immigrant parents. We hear the personal story told with humor and passion of how Mónica set out to understand what divides America. In this episode of "Let's Find Common Ground", we discuss...2024-02-0127 minLet’s Find Common GroundHow Curiosity Can Bridge Dangerous Divides: Mónica GuzmánIn this presidential election year, partisan divides cause political gridlock and distrust. We're encouraged to believe that we're right and those on the other side are ignorant, stupid, or evil. But avoiding awkward conversations with those we disagree with is a big reason why America is so bitterly divided. Journalist, bridge builder, and author Mónica Guzmán is the loving liberal daughter of conservative Mexican immigrant parents. We hear the personal story told with humor and passion of how Mónica set out to understand what divides America. In this episode of "Let's Find Common Ground", we discuss...2024-02-0127 min
The Democracy GroupBest of 2023: American Polarization: Political and Personal. Mónica Guzmán | How Do We Fix It?We continue our Best of 2023 episodes with an episode from the How Do We Fix It? podcast, hosted by Richard Davies and Jim Meigs. Toxic polarization is "the problem that eats all other problems... It's the sludge at the base of everything else," our guest Mónica Guzmán tells us. In this really useful repeat episode from 2022, we learn how to fight back against the confusion and heartbreak of living with rigid divides.This show is a curtain raiser for a series we are doing this fall with funding from Solutions Journalism Network. We will be e...2023-12-1829 min
Open to DebateA primer for discussing Israel and Gaza and our divided American political landscape: John Donvan in discussion with author Mónica GuzmánHow can you have meaningful conversations in increasingly divided times, whether it’s against the backdrop of American politics or the Israel-Gaza war? To author Mónica Guzmán, it’s by asking yourself, “What am I missing?” John Donvan sits down with Guzmán to talk about her work at Braver Angels, staying hopeful in times of conflict or during world events, and why using curiosity to navigate today’s polarized landscape is easier than you think. Mónica Guzmán is the author of "How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times" and Senior F...2023-11-2453 min
Top of Mind with Julie RoseStick With It Stories: Monica Guzman of Braver Angels on the Power of Curiosity to Bridge DividesOur “Stick With It” series on the Top of Mind podcast continues with Monica Guzman, senior fellow at Braver Angels, host of A Braver Way podcast and author of “I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times.” Guzman (a liberal) describes how countless political conversations with her parents (who voted for Trump twice) helped her understand the power of curiosity to bridge differences and reduce polarization. In this podcast conversation, Monica Guzman shares practical tips, starting with asking ourselves “What am I missing?” when we encounter a perspective that challenges us. “Certainty is t...2023-11-1335 min
John Wood Jr. ShowA Politics of the Heart with Mónica Guzmán | Ep 17Monica Guzman, the author of I Never Thought of It That Way and host of A Braver Way Podcast, is a leading light at Braver Angels and the movement for civic renewal in America. In this conversation we explored some of the deeper difficulties facing empathy during an age of deep political hostility, and how we transform interpersonal goodwill into a meaningful movement.We're wrapping season one with this episode. But the movement continues. Join Monica, myself and thousands of Americans across the country in our mission to bridge the partisan divide through the work of Braver...2023-11-101h 05
Derate The HateI Never Thought of it That Way, To A Braver Way... DTH Episode 185 includes classic conversation with Mónica GuzmánSend Wilk a text with your feedback!Have you ever wondered how to have a meaningful conversation with someone with whom you disagree vehemently on a particular topic? Do you have family members that you disagree with politically, and cannot have a conversation without things becoming heated and toxic? What if there were a book that could teach you "How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times"? There is, and this week I am honored to have the author of that book on the Derate the Hate podcast to talk about her latest book, "I...2023-11-0253 min
The Curious TaskMonica Guzman - How Can Curiosity Fix Polarization?In April of 2023, Alex speaks with Monica Guzman about the need for curiosity as a remedy for the increasing polarization in American discourse and her recent book on the subject "I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times"
Monica's book:
https://a.co/d/j6xKME7
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The Braver Angels PodcastIntroducing “A Braver Way” | Mónica Guzmán with April LawsonBraver Angels has a new podcast – “A Braver Way” hosted by Braver Angels Senior Fellow for Public Practice Mónica Guzmán. Monica explains how the podcast came to be, and why there is such a need for a podcast like this to help show everyday Americans HOW they can bridge divides in their own lives. Whether you’re Red, Blue, or something entirely different, “A Braver Way” will help you hear and be heard by people who confound you. Subscribe to A Braver Way wherever you get your podcasts. Learn More – braverangels.org/abraverway2023-10-1032 min
Good Morning, HRFearless Curious Conversations in the Workplace with Monica GuzmanIn episode 112, Coffey talks with Monica Guzman about how organizations can promote healthy dialogue about social and political issues.They discuss the current perceived and actual US social and political divide impacts workplaces; employees’ changing expectations of employers; “pernicious assumptions in our politics”; certainty vs. curiosity; using curiosity as a tool to mitigate conflict; the importance of curiosity in innovation and business; creating a culture of curiosity; the importance of “ritualizing” organizational values in responding to conflict; understanding other’s workstyles and preferences; and how leaders can develop curiosity as a skill.Good Morning, HR is brought t...2023-09-0731 min
How Do We Fix It?American Polarization: Political and Personal. Mónica GuzmánToxic polarization is "the problem that eats all other problems... It's the sludge at the base of everything else," our guest Mónica Guzmán tells us. In this really useful repeat episode from 2022, we learn how to fight back against the confusion and heartbreak of living with rigid divides.This show is a curtain raiser for a series we are doing this fall with funding from Solutions Journalism Network. We will be examining threats to our society from polarization and recent efforts to build a national movement to bridge divides.Monica is a bridge...2023-08-2529 min
You But BetterMónica Guzmán on Becoming a Curiosity CrusaderAmerica is divided! Us vs. Them. The good guys vs. the bad guys. Better Yous vs. Shet Heads. (You'll soon learn what that last one means.) The solution might just be curiosity!In this stunning Inner Views episode, Seph and Lex learn from author, speaker, uniter, and curiosity crusader Mónica Guzmán.Mónica Guzmán is the author of I Never Thought Of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times.Mónica is Senior Fellow for Public Practice at Braver Angels, a nonprofit worki...2023-08-151h 07
Choose to be CuriousEp. #201: Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times, with Monica Guzman"I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times" is as encouraging a book as I can imagine. It is a curiosity guidebook par excellence, chock full of tips and tricks and a lovely reminder that, as author Monicá Guzmán puts it, “understanding the people who confound us is always, always worth it.”
Monicá Guzmán, founder of Reclaim Curiosity, is senior fellow for public practice at Braver Angels. She dedicates her days -- and, as best I can tell, most of her nights and weekends as well -- to helping the rest of u...2023-08-0827 min
The Brain and Beyond PodcastThe Power of Curiosity with Mónica GuzmánSome of us are already bracing ourselves for the conflict and tension anticipated in the upcoming 2024 US elections. Yet we don't have to wait 'til then for the escalation of polarizing political – and media – triggers that seem to show up wherever we look. And often, uncomfortably close to home. This episode shares the unique, bridge-building perspectives of author, activist, and Braver Angel Mónica Guzmán, whose bestselling book, I Never Thought of it That Way," guides new ways of thinking about, and learning from, what could too easily be labeled conflict – and inviting new ways to...2023-07-051h 01
Rethinking CommunicationEp 106: Mónica Guzmán | What happens after we find common ground?There's an unanswered question lingering in the air amongst all the talk that focuses on dialogue and bridging divides and finding common ground. And that question is: What happens when we have to move beyond conversation and achieving understanding and we actually have to start producing solutions to problems? What do we do then? It’s an important question because dialogue can only get us so far … or so it seems. To help me answer this question, I invited Mónica Guzmán back onto the show. Mónica is...2023-06-1936 min
The Hopeful Majority with Manu MeelCuriosity, Polarization, and Finding Hidden Ground ft. Monica GuzmanYes, you found us out of the other 5,000,000 podcasts- this one will be worth it! The Hopeful Majority is a weekly show where we have nuanced conversations and fight outrage. Each episode will focus on one question, and the episode will be divided into two sections: 1) my introduction 2) a nuanced conversation with a guest. Episode #2 QUESTION: Why is it so hard to find hope and bring people together to solve problems?Episode #2 GUEST: Monica Guzman. Monica is an author, former journalist, and she currently serves as Senior Fellow at Braver An...2023-06-121h 00
People and Projects Podcast: Project Management PodcastPPP 380 | How To Navigate Stressful Conversations With That Friend (Or Stakeholder) You Don't Agree With, With Guest Mónica GuzmánDangerously Divided Times I'd like you to think of some examples of divides in your life. It could be with a friend or relative that has radically different beliefs about politics or social causes. Or it could be someone at work that you just strongly disagree with. The differences have created a divide. The reason I want you to think about them is because we’re having an important discussion today about how to have fearlessly curious conversations in dangerously divided times. Mónica Guzmán joins us to talk about her...2023-05-2356 min
Where We Go Next77: From Fear to Fascination: Understanding Each Other in a Divided World, with Mónica GuzmánMónica Guzmán is Senior Fellow for Public Practice at Braver Angels, a nonprofit working to depolarize America. She's also founder and CEO of Reclaim Curiosity, an organization working to build a more curious world, and author of "I Never Thought Of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times."moniguzman.comI Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times, by Mónica Guzmán38: Curiosity Is a Skill We Can Learn, with Mónica Guzmán - Where...2023-05-021h 07
The Curious TaskMonica Guzman - How Can Curiosity Fix Polarization?Alex speaks with Monica Guzman about the need for curiosity as a remedy for the increasing polarization in American discourse and her recent book on the subject "I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times"
Monica's book:
https://a.co/d/j6xKME7
2023-04-261h 06
The Next Big Idea DailyS12 E1: We’re So Divided, We’re Blinded (Mónica Guzmán)This week, award-winning journalist Mónica Guzmán stops by to teach us how to cross the political divide, find common ground, and learn from people whose worldviews radically differ from our own.Mónica's new book is "I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times."(Have you checked out our app? It's loaded up with hundreds of book summaries read by the authors themselves. Download it here!)2023-04-1715 min
Thriving in Business and LifeHow Curiosity Can Save Us - with Special Guest Mónica Guzmán.Join hosts Will Wilkinson and Christopher Harding as they engage in a conversation with author, journalist, and popular TED-x speaker, Mónica Guzmán about the power of curiosity to enlighten us and save us from the perils of a divided world and country. You can find Mónica's book at Amazon in Hardcover, Kindle, and Audible formats. You can also find out more about the organization Braver Angels at https://braverangels.org/For more information on the Thriving Leadership Academy, visit http://www.thrivingleadershipacademy.com/2023-04-1242 min
I am Driven PodcastEpisode 83: Mónica GuzmánMónica Guzmán is a bridge-builder, journalist, entrepreneur, and author of I Never Thought of It That Way. She shares with us her concept of conversation dials and how that dynamic can play out in both in-person conversations and online communication. Her desire to help people understand one another is what drives her in her work as well as her daily life. Mónica shares how valuable trust is in conversation and why and how persuasion has become a lost art. Find out more about Mónica Guzmán's work with Braver Angels at braverangels.org and f...2023-03-2252 min
Human-Centered Leadership PodcastMónica Guzmán: Building bridges in a polarized worldWhat if we could learn how reduce the polarization in our politics, our families, and our workplace? In this episode, we learn practical tips to do just that as we sit down with Monica Guzman--bridge builder, journalist and author of the book, I Never Thought of it That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times. A Mexican immigrant, Latina, and dual US/Mexico citizen, she lives in Seattle with her husband and two kids and is the proud liberal daughter of conservative parents.We hope you enjoy this illuminating discussion as muc...2023-03-1050 min
The Monica Perez ShowJames Guzman Thinks Outside the BorderFind Monica: Website: https://monicasdeepdives.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/monicaperezshowRokfin: https://rokfin.com/propagandareportRumble: https://rumble.com/user/monicaperezshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MonicaPerez Find James Guzman:https://borderlessblog.com/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHMmb5X-n8whttps://borderlessblog.com/agorism/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfXOjFuJk6Uhttps://borderlessblog.com/the-greater-reset-4-was-a-success/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...2023-03-061h 42
Your Parenting Mojo - Respectful, research-based parenting ideas to help kids thrive179: I Never Thought of It That Way with Mónica Guzmán and LuluIf you're anything like me, navigating conflict comes pretty easily to you. You always know what to say to make your point in a tone that's firm but still inviting, right? You listen for the purpose of understanding the other person and don't just use the time while the other person is speaking to form your own rebuttal? You never get overwhelmed, and maintain your own sense of boundaries even when the discussion argument gets really heated?
(Yeah, me either, really...)
A few months ago I put out a request for folks who disagree with me on a social issue to...2023-03-061h 06
You Are Not So Smart254 - I Never Thought of It That Way - Mónica GuzmánThis is the first episode in a three-part series about how to have difficult conversations with people who see the world differently, how to have better debates about contentious issues, and how to ethically and scientifically persuade one another about things that matter – in short, this is a three-part series about How Minds Change (which is also the title of my new book).There seems to be a movement afoot, a new wave of nonfiction about how to reduce all this argumentative madness and epistemic chaos. I want to boost everyone's signal on this issue, so I th...2023-03-0551 min
Cognitive Revolution#103: Tired, scared, and busy: why can't we all just get along? (feat. Mónica Guzmán)One of the central themes of this show is the importance of the stories we tell about ourselves. But in focusing on the egocentric stakes of storytelling, one of the things we overlook—I certainly do—is the importance of the stories we tell about others.We make sense of life in the terms of our own experience. We conceptualize the world in a way that corresponds to what we’ve seen and what we understand. This allows us to tell our own story in a pretty nuanced way. But it limits us in the kind of storie...2023-01-311h 21Podcast#103: Tired, scared, and busy: why can't we all just get along? (feat. Mónica Guzmán)One of the central themes of this show is the importance of the stories we tell about ourselves. But in focusing on the egocentric stakes of storytelling, one of the things we overlook—I certainly do—is the importance of the stories we tell about others.We make sense of life in the terms of our own experience. We conceptualize the world in a way that corresponds to what we’ve seen and what we understand. This allows us to tell our own story in a pretty nuanced way. But it limits us in the kind of storie...2023-01-311h 21Holistic Life Navigation[Ep. 129] Being A Bridge Between Left & Right w/ Monica GuzmanIn this episode, Luis is joined by Monica Guzman, author of “I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times" and the director of digital storytelling at Braver Angels, a nonprofit dedicated to bridging the partisan divide.Monica and Luis engage in a very interesting conversation about navigating politics when it seems almost impossible to do so. Monica explores the polarity between judgment and curiosity as well as why we have come to equate disagreement with threat and how that dynamic has resulted in spaces where we judge each oth...2023-01-1654 min
American TributariesEpisode 38 - Mónica Guzmán of Washington on Bridge-Building, Curiosity & MediaMónica Guzmán lives in Seattle, Washington, and wears many hats, including: as a career journalist; as the Director of Digital and Storytelling at Braver Angels (the largest cross-partisan, not-for-profit organization dedicated to depolarizing America); and as the author of “I Never Thought of It That Way” (a definite handbook on civil, civic engagement).Our discussion covers, among other things:*her career journey into bridge-building*expanding the notion of diversity*why Americans have lost touch with curiosity*the decimation of local news and its impact on American society*media and its predil...2022-12-1534 min
EconTalkMonica Guzman on Curiosity and Conversation in Contentious TimesIn our highly polarized times, everyone seems obsessed with the truth: what is it, who has it, and which side's got it all wrong. What we don't seem to care about, says journalist Monica Guzman, is the truth behind perspectives other than our own. Listen as Guzman and host Russ Roberts discuss Guzman's book I Never Thought of It That Way, a call to get interested in the people behind the positions, and the experiences, hopes, and fears that lead to their beliefs. Guzman and Roberts also discuss the role of great questions in sparking meaningful conversations, and how w...2022-12-121h 10
How to Be a Better HumanHow to have curious conversations in dangerously divided times (w/ Mónica Guzmán)When was the last time you really connected with someone who disagrees with you? Or saw a post on social media that challenged your views? Or listened to a newscast from across the political aisle? Modern life places us in all kinds of echo chambers – so what happens when these divides stop us from actually seeing and understanding one another? Today’s guest, journalist Mónica Guzmán, is the daughter of Mexican immigrants who voted –twice– for Donald Trump. Now the chief storyteller for “Braver Angels”, an organization dedicated to political depolarization, Monica shares the tools she uses to find common...2022-11-2137 min
Village SquareCast“I Never Thought of it That Way" with Mónica Guzmán‘The way you show people that they matter is aiming your curiosity at them. Ask yourself “what kinds of people do I talk about, but never with?” Whoever is underrepresented in your life will be overrepresented in your imagination.’ —Mónica Guzmán Ready to fight back against the confusion, heartbreak, and madness of our dangerously divided times? Find the answers you need by talking with people—rather than about them—and asking the questions you want across the divides you want, curiously. Seeing where people are coming from isn’t just possible. It’s easier than you think. Mónica Guzmán is a b...2022-11-171h 34
The Empathy EdgeMónica Guzmán: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Divided Political TimesHow often do you challenge your assumptions about others and get curious - especially about those in your workplace or your family who have different views than you, political or otherwise? In our increasingly polarized society, my guest today, Mónica Guzmán, believes that we can't count on institutions to bridge those divides for us - we have to do it one conversation, one person, at a time. Today, we discussed how she got involved in the work of helping people understand each other better and what role her journalism career played in that mission. We dive...2022-11-0141 min
Saving Elephants | Millennials defending & expressing conservative values118 – Fearlessly Curious with Mónica GuzmánMónica Guzmán joins Saving Elephants host Josh Lewis as they reach across the political divide to explore how the Left and Right might better engage one another in respectful debate. Mónica shares her experiences as a liberal living in deep, blue Seattle yet grappling with her immigrant parent’s support for Trump. They also discuss the limitations of reason to resolve our differences, why viewing people as complex and not merely complicated helps us bridge divides, and why Mónica has hope for a brighter future. About Mónica Guzmán Per her w...2022-11-0155 min
Courageous Conversations About Our SchoolsCalming the Culture Wars in our Schools with Journalist Monica Guzman (Ep. 9)In the end, nobody wins the culture wars, says journalist Monica Guzman. The surprising key to overcoming these conflicts is to become curious rather than confrontational — to reframe the us/them confusion with complexity. Guzman also urges us to reject the easy answers — the sense of certainty many of us feel that we have all of the answers and they don’t. Becoming curious means, we must become better listeners. Real listening, Guzman says, demonstrates that we understand and care about what others are thinking. Too often, we’re only interested in conveying what we believe and trying to win argu...2022-10-3121 minThe Braver Angels PodcastWhat Curiosity Can Teach Us | Monica Guzman with Ciaran O’ConnorMonica Guzman is Braver Angels' Senior Fellow for Public Practice and the author of the best-selling book "I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times." Over the past few months, Monica's been traveling the country to lead curious conversations inspired by the themes of her book. Here she joins Braver Angels CMO Ciaran O'Connor to discuss what she's learned about the state of our nation's divisions, how different audiences engage bridge-building depending on their ideologies and identities, and how we can get more curious, together, as a nation in crisis. 2022-10-2643 min
The Leadership Tales Podcast with Colin HunterCommunication in a Divided World with Author and Journalist Mónica GuzmánMónica Guzmán is a journalist and author of the new book, ‘I Never Thought Of It That Way’.As a child of Mexican immigrants with Republican political leanings, Mónica learnt first hand that her Democratic political stance could not be successfully communicated by arguing with her parents. Over the course of her successful career, Mónica has cultivated a means of successfully broaching even the most polarizing topics with a view to create more understanding and less division in today’s world.In today’s episode you’ll learn how to find similarities w...2022-10-2439 min
Radikal LifeDo with Monica GuzmanMonica Guzman(she/her), Radikal Life Do module leader, chats with MP Vare (they/them) about executive presence, the relationship between excellence, perfectionism, and flexibility, being unapologetic about our values, and how the traits we’re cultivating, our communication style, and who we’re spending our time with impact how we’re doing.
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Adelante LeadershipS 2 Episode 1- MÓNICA GUZMÁNPeter and Tania speak to Mónica about Humility
Mónica Gúzman is the Director of Digital and Storytelling at Braver Angels, a nonprofit working to depolarize America. She is also host of the Crosscut interview series Northwest Newsmakers, and author of the book I Never Thought Of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times. Available for pre-order now!
Before committing to the project of helping people understand each other across the political divide, Mónica cofounded the award-winning Seattle newsletter The Evergrey and led a national network of g...2022-09-2041 min
Book DreamsEp. 122 - How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times, with Mónica Guzmán“I get so upset during conversations about politics with certain family members, I feel like my body’s on the verge of explosion, with body parts flying off and blood splattering all over walls.”Do you ever feel like Julie does when you’re trying to have a meaningful discussion with someone with whom you vehemently disagree? Then you’re going to love this episode with journalist Mónica Guzmán, author of the book I Never Thought Of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times. As the loving liber...2022-09-0833 min
A Millennial's Guide to Saving the World#122 Reclaiming Curiosity and Connection in Dangerously Divided Times with Mónica GuzmánMónica Guzmán is an author, journalist, and bridge builder. She is the Director of Digital Storytelling at Braver Angels, a nonprofit working to depolarize America, and author of the book “I Never Thought Of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times”. Móni and her parents immigrated to the US from Mexico when she was a teenager. Móni is a liberal, but her parents voted for Trump… twice. Our conversation focuses on the importance of curating connection to those we disagree with, and the practice of maintaining curiosity about ideas and opinio...2022-08-061h 54
Why Do We Do That?#025 - Effective Conversations with Monica GuzmanIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with journalist & author, Monica Guzman about her new book I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times. They discussed barriers that get in the way of effective communication, how judgment is the opposite of curiosity, how social media poisons political discourse, why it's harmful to close your mind to the views of others, and how to use conversation to build bridges of understanding.
For more on Monica, visit her personal website or visit www.braverangels.org to learn...2022-07-1750 minThe Braver Angels PodcastA Jalapeño a Day: What America Can Learn From Bridging in the Hispanic Community | Monica Guzman & Daniel Acosta-Rivas with April Lawson KornfieldMonica Guzmán and Daniel Acosta-Rivas share intimate stories about growing up in their respective Hispanic contexts and the diversity of the Hispanic world. They offer riveting insights on why the Hispanic community is underrepresented in organizations like Braver Angels and why Venezuela’s population may, shockingly, be less divided than America’s, illustrating the unique power of its approach to bridge-building. Daniel, originally from Venezuela, currently lives in Washington, D.C. and works for Stand Together. He is a recent graduate of American University, where he founded the Students for Free Expression chapter. Mónica Guzmán is the...2022-06-211h 23
The Middle Way with Dr. Matthew GoodmanMónica Guzmán - Bridging the Political Divide Through Curiosity and TrustWhat a treat to bring you today's conversation with Mónica Guzmán. Mónica is a bridge builder, journalist, and entrepreneur who lives for great conversations sparked by curious questions. She’s director of digital and storytelling at Braver Angels, the nation’s largest cross-partisan grassroots organization working to depolarize America; host of live interview series at Crosscut; and cofounder of the award- winning Seattle newsletter The Evergrey. She was a 2019 fellow at the Henry M. Jackson Foundation, where she studied social and political division, and a 2016 fellow at the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University, where she res...2022-06-1355 minRethinking CommunicationEp 81: Mónica Guzmán | The perspective-changing power of asking 'What am I missing?'Mónica Guzmán is on a mission to help us see that questions should not be used as weapons to establish superiority, but rather as tools in our curiosity toolbox. Mónica is the Director of Digital and Storytelling at Braver Angels, a non-profit working to depolarize America, as well as the author of the book "I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times." In this conversation, you'll hear about the many push-pull moments and circumstances of Mónica's life that have l...2022-06-131h 04
Here's Where It Gets InterestingI Never Thought of It That Way with Mónica GuzmánIn this episode, Sharon talks with Mónica Guzmán, whose new book, I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times helps us learn how to get more comfortable with the uncomfortable. Monica argues that we need to chase “I never thought of it that way” moments we have in order to grow in curiosity. When we manufacture certainty, we tend to see people and the world around us as one-dimensional. It’s important to understand the views of others because we’re not always happy in our echo chambers; we lose relat...2022-05-3044 min
Reversing Climate ChangeS3E14: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times—w/ Mónica GuzmánMónica Guzmán has some difficult conversations with her parents. She’s a liberal Democrat, while her mom and dad voted enthusiastically for Trump both times.So, how does she bridge the political divide and maintain a loving relationship with her parents, despite their differences of opinion?And what can you and I do to develop intellectual curiosity and see difficult issues from different points of view?Mónica is the Digital Director at Braver Angels , the nation’s largest nonprofit working to depolarize America. She is also the author of the new boo...2022-05-1739 min
The Third Way. Hosted by Justin FosterEpisode 47: Monica GuzmanMonica Guzman is a bridge-builder, journalist, and entrepreneur who lives for great conversations sparked by curious questions. She’s director of digital and storytelling at Braver Angels, the nation’s largest cross-partisan grassroots organization working to depolarize America. She is also the author of the book, “I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times.”I first discovered Monica on Twitter; where I then found her incredible and thought-provoking TED Talk. I was fascinated by her Third Way approach to politics, discourse and being curious about how humans think and beha...2022-05-1425 min
New Books in LanguageMónica Guzmán, "I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times" (BenBella Books, 2022)Journalist Mónica Guzmán is the loving liberal daughter of Mexican immigrants who voted—twice—for Donald Trump. When the country could no longer see straight across the political divide, Mónica set out to find what was blinding us and discovered the most eye-opening tool we’re not using: our own built-in curiosity. Partisanship is up, trust is down, and our social media feeds make us sure we’re right and everyone else is ignorant (or worse). But avoiding one another is hurting our relationships and our society. In I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fear...2022-05-091h 03
New Books in Politics and PolemicsMónica Guzmán, "I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times" (BenBella Books, 2022)Journalist Mónica Guzmán is the loving liberal daughter of Mexican immigrants who voted—twice—for Donald Trump. When the country could no longer see straight across the political divide, Mónica set out to find what was blinding us and discovered the most eye-opening tool we’re not using: our own built-in curiosity. Partisanship is up, trust is down, and our social media feeds make us sure we’re right and everyone else is ignorant (or worse). But avoiding one another is hurting our relationships and our society. In I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fear...2022-05-091h 03
New Books in CommunicationsMónica Guzmán, "I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times" (BenBella Books, 2022)Journalist Mónica Guzmán is the loving liberal daughter of Mexican immigrants who voted—twice—for Donald Trump. When the country could no longer see straight across the political divide, Mónica set out to find what was blinding us and discovered the most eye-opening tool we’re not using: our own built-in curiosity. Partisanship is up, trust is down, and our social media feeds make us sure we’re right and everyone else is ignorant (or worse). But avoiding one another is hurting our relationships and our society. In I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fear...2022-05-091h 03
New Books in JournalismMónica Guzmán, "I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times" (BenBella Books, 2022)Journalist Mónica Guzmán is the loving liberal daughter of Mexican immigrants who voted—twice—for Donald Trump. When the country could no longer see straight across the political divide, Mónica set out to find what was blinding us and discovered the most eye-opening tool we’re not using: our own built-in curiosity. Partisanship is up, trust is down, and our social media feeds make us sure we’re right and everyone else is ignorant (or worse). But avoiding one another is hurting our relationships and our society. In I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fear...2022-05-091h 03The Democracy GroupSuccessful Conversations Across Difficult Divides. Mónica Guzmán | How Do We Fix It?Partisanship is up, trust is down and social media encourages us to believe we're right and everyone else is either ignorant, stupid or evil. But avoiding difficult conversations with those we disagree with is a big reason why our nation is so bitterly divided.Journalist Mónica Guzmán set out to discover what was blinding us and learned that the best tool we have we're not using: Our own curiosity. In this episode we learn about her personal story as the loving liberal daughter of Mexican immigrants who strongly support Donald Trump. We hear how Mónica d...2022-04-2733 min
Exploring Washington StateMónica Guzmán: Curiosity, Conversations, and Community. Author of I Never Thought Of It That Way.Mónica Guzmán is a woman that is fueled by curiosity and driven by engaging conversations. Guzmán, author of I Never Thought Of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times, talks about the stories and interactions that led her to write a book.Guzmán, transparently left leaning, was raised by two Mexican immigrants that voted for Trump. That is a phrase that leaves many of her colleagues, and friends speechless but it has never changed the love she has for her parents. Her goal was to di...2022-04-271h 07How Do We Fix It?Successful Conversations Across Difficult Divides. Mónica GuzmánPartisanship is up, trust is down and social media encourages us to believe we're right and everyone else is either ignorant, stupid or evil. But avoiding difficult conversations with those we disagree with is a big reason why our nation is so bitterly divided.Journalist Mónica Guzmán set out to discover what was blinding us and learned that the best tool we have we're not using: Our own curiosity. In this episode we learn about her personal story as the loving liberal daughter of Mexican immigrants who strongly support Donald Trump. We hear how Mónic...2022-04-1531 min
Derate The HateEpisode 104: "I Never Thought Of It That Way"... with author MÓNICA GUZMÁNSend Wilk a text with your feedback!Have you ever wondered how to have a meaningful conversation with someone with whom you disagree vehemently on a particular topic? Do you have family members that you disagree with politically, and cannot have a conversation without things becoming heated and toxic? What if there were a book that could teach you "How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times"? There is, and this week I am honored to have the author of that book on the Derate the Hate podcast to talk about her latest book, "I...2022-04-1354 min
The Democracy GroupHealing Conversations Across Dangerous Divides: Mónica Guzmán | Let's Find Common GroundMónica Guzmán is the loving liberal daughter of Mexican immigrants who strongly support Donald Trump. We hear her warm personal story of how Mónica set out to understand what divides America and discovered ways to overcome divisions that hurt our relationships and society.In this episode of "Let's Find Common Ground", we discuss ways to use our own sense of curiosity to have rewarding cross-partisan conversations with colleagues, friends, and family. Mónica Guzmán is the author of the new book, "I Never Thought Of It That Way". She serves as an advi...2022-04-1327 min
Difficult Conversations, with Kern Beare"I never thought of it that way." A conversation with journalist and author Mónica Guzmán on how to heal our national divide.Mónica Guzmán is the author of a wise, entertaining, inspiring and fantastically helpful new book called “I never thought of it that way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times.” It's the first book I've read on the subject that actually made me look forward to my next difficult conversation.Mónica's insights and strategies are hard won. In addition to being the chief storyteller for the national cross-partisan depolarization organization Braver Angels, as an individual and a journalist, she's organized and participated in many bridge-building conversations across our political divide. A Mexican...2022-03-3149 minLet’s Find Common GroundHealing Conversations Across Dangerous Divides: Mónica GuzmánMónica Guzmán is the loving liberal daughter of Mexican immigrants who strongly support Donald Trump. We hear her warm personal story of how Mónica set out to understand what divides America and discovered ways to overcome divisions that hurt our relationships and society. In this episode of "Let's Find Common Ground", we discuss ways to use our own sense of curiosity to have rewarding cross-partisan conversations with colleagues, friends, and family. Mónica Guzmán is the author of the new book, "I Never Thought Of It That Way". She serves as an advi...2022-03-3127 minLet’s Find Common GroundHealing Conversations Across Dangerous Divides: Mónica GuzmánMónica Guzmán is the loving liberal daughter of Mexican immigrants who strongly support Donald Trump. We hear her warm personal story of how Mónica set out to understand what divides America and discovered ways to overcome divisions that hurt our relationships and society. In this episode of "Let's Find Common Ground", we discuss ways to use our own sense of curiosity to have rewarding cross-partisan conversations with colleagues, friends, and family. Mónica Guzmán is the author of the new book, "I Never Thought Of It That Way". She serves as an advi...2022-03-3127 min
How do you like it so far?Curious Conversations Across the Divide with Mónica GuzmánMónica Guzmán, author of I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times, is the Director of Digital and Storytelling at Braver Angels which is a cross-partisan nonprofit organization dedicated to bridging America's widening political divide. Mónica’s background in journalism and her own life experiences brought her to Braver Angels as a person interested in conversation without judgment. As a daughter of Mexican immigrants who considered themselves Republicans and a journalist, Mónica understands political party differences on a personal and professional level. In the episode she descri...2022-03-281h 07
FAIR PerspectivesGetting Curious with Mónica GuzmánToday, we speak with Mónica Guzmán. We discuss what makes Mónica so good at being curious, how being an immigrant helped open her eyes to the benefits of curiosity, and her concept of SOS—Sorting, Othering, and Siloing—and how it affects our discourse. We also discuss whether we've always been this divided or if we're uniquely divided now, the ways technology and social media affect communication, the tension and interplay between fear, ignorance, and uncertainty—and how these emotions affect our ability to be curious, how to foster curiosity in others, and much more. ...2022-03-221h 21
The Glenn Beck PodcastEp 138 | Why Would a Lefty Talk to Glenn Beck? | Monica Guzman | The Glenn Beck PodcastAfter the 2016 election, journalist Monica Guzman heard nonstop from her fellow liberals that Trump voters were awful. But her parents — Mexican immigrants like her — were Trump voters, and they were nothing like what she was hearing. So, that piqued her curiosity: Instead of separating herself from people she disagreed with, she devoted herself to asking WHY they believed what they did. Now, it’s the focus of her new book, “I Never Thought of It That Way.” Monica, the director of digital and storytelling at Braver Angels, a grassroots organization dedicated to bridging the partisan divide, joins Glenn to discuss wh...2022-03-191h 12The Braver Angels PodcastThe Power of Curiosity | Mónica Guzmán with Ciaran O'ConnorWe think we have the answers. But what happens when we start asking more questions? In her new book, I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times, Braver Angels' director of storytelling Mónica Guzmán explains how and why we should get more curious—and how it might just hold the key to bridging our political divide. To learn more about Mónica’s work and buy her new book, visit www.moniguzman.com. Twitter: @braverangels, @ciaranjoconnor, @moniguzman2022-03-181h 01
Converging Dialogues#114 - Bridging Divides Through Curiosity: A Dialogue with Monica GuzmanIn this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Monica Guzman on the power of curiosity. They discuss the main theses of her book on seeing the humanity of others by using curiosity. They talk about the three challenges of human nature (sorting, othering, & siloing). They mention the challenge of scaling individual interactions to the group level, us vs. them, and whether people change their opinions. They discuss the assumptions of other groups, the intoit model, filling the knowledge gaps, and how not to make assumptions. Monica Guzman is a journalist, writer, and Director of Digital a...2022-02-281h 46
Dangerous SpeechEp 131 Monica GuzmanI had Monica Guzman on, hoping to ask her about a TED Talk she did about curiosity and her upcoming book on the same topic. Monica let her curiosity get the better of her and started interviewing me.
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Ruben In The CenterEpisode 79 | Using The Power of Curiosity To Fuel Greater Empathy & More Understanding | Monica GuzmanHost Ruben Navarrette interviews Monica Guzman, journalist, storyteller and author of the forthcoming book, "I Never Thought of It That Way" about the power of curiosity and the value of being able to see even the most divisive issues from the point of view of someone else. Guest: Monica Guzman, journalist, storyteller, and author of the forthcoming book, "I Never Thought of It That Way"2021-12-1433 min
The Rewired SoulBattling Political Polarization Through Curiosity with Mónica GuzmánEpisode Notes
It's no secret that we're more politically polarized than ever. Today's guest is Mónica Guzmán to discuss her incredible, upcoming book I Never Thought About it That Way. She works for an awesome organization called Braver Angels, which is all about bringing people together. In this conversation, we discuss her book and how curiosity leads to a less polarized world. She's truly inspiring, and her book is one of the most important reads in recent years.
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Pre-order I Never Thought of it...2021-12-0300 minWhere We Go Next38: Curiosity Is a Skill We Can Learn, with Mónica GuzmánWhen was the last time you were really, truly curious about something? Something new, different, foreign, uncomfortable, even? And not just a passing glance, or a quick perusal, but a deep, active interest that takes you places you never thought you'd go? Director of Digital & Storytelling at Braver Angels Mónica Guzmán believes that for us to better understand our world and each other we must be intentionally, proactively curious.Braver AngelsNorthwest Newsmakers - CrosscutThe Science Behind Road Rage, by Ryan FanSpeak or Be Spoken For - TE...2021-09-291h 32The Braver Angels PodcastMind Your Mandates | Ciaran O'Connor, John Wood, Jr., Alma Cook, & Mónica GuzmánReady to take on the COVID-19 divide? In this special roundtable edition of our podcast, two red and two blue Braver Angels leaders tackle big questions about vaccines and vaccine mandates. How do the left and right help and hurt America’s struggle against the pandemic? Are President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandates tough love or bad medicine? Featuring John Wood, Jr. (national ambassador), Alma Cook (music ambassador), Ciaran O’Connor (CMO), and Mónica Guzmán (director of digital and storytelling). Also in this episode: John Wood, Jr. lays out his vision for the upcoming launch of the Jo...2021-09-171h 13The Braver Angels PodcastLet's Blame the Media! | Mónica Guzmán, April Lawson, John Wood, Jr., & Ciaran O'ConnorExtra! Extra! In this special roundtable edition of our podcast, two red and two blue Braver Angels leaders square off about the media. Where do the left and right step up or fall short in their approach to the Fourth Estate? Is all the partisan messaging out of line, or do the ends justify the memes? Featuring John Wood, Jr. (national ambassador), April Lawson (director of debates), Ciaran O’Connor (CMO), and Mónica Guzmán (director of digital and storytelling). Also in this episode: Ciaran gets real about the tension between his work to depolarize America and...2021-08-061h 01
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Converging Dialogues#34 - A More Person-Centered Journalism: A Dialogue With Monica GuzmanIn this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Monica Guzman about journalism, culture, and Latinos in the United States. They discuss how she became involved in journalism and how the current state of journalism is at both the national and local levels. They discussed how she co-founded the Seattle digital newsletter, The Evergrey, and how people within cities create culture. They also discussed her work with Braver Angels and some of the dynamics of race and multiculturalism. They discussed her upcoming book and some of the main concepts such as curiosity. They also talked about Latinos in the...2021-03-292h 17
Escape From the Burnout SocietyEp. 15 Interview with Monica Peón Iyengar Yoga teacher. How the body can heal from stress with Yoga and why breathwork and meditation are crucialMonica started practicing Yoga more than 20 years ago to cope with the suicide of a dear family member and it became rapidly her best way to deal not only with sadness, anger and disappointment but also with stress. She explains to us why Yoga is much more than postures and how these are intricate related to the mind and the breath. As she puts it: if you can control your breath, you will control your mind. She gives online lessons The practice of Yoga is a invaluable tool we need to survive and escape from the burnout society. So...2020-12-1746 min
The Podcast for the Common GoodThe Podcast for the Common Good - Episode 1 - Monica GuzmanMonica Guzman was born in Mexico and immigrated to the US, where she has been a catalyst in our community for building the common good for years. Monica is the co-founder and director of the Evergrey, a daily digital news publication that helps Seattleites make the most of their city. She also is a former columnist at The Seattle Times, GeekWire, The Daily Beast and The Columbia Journalism Review. Monica studied how to connect journalists and the public as a 2016 Nieman Fellow at Harvard University, and studied political and social divisions as a 2019 Henry M. Jackson Leadership Fellow. She has...2020-01-2347 minThe Braver Angels PodcastIdentity and Conversation with Monica GuzmanJohn Wood, Jr. and guest co-host Greg Steinbrecher talk to, Monica Guzman journalist and founder of Seattle based publication The Evergrey, about the influence of identity on our culture of conversation in the United States, and how to have difficult conversations across racial and political divides. Check out the Evergrey at https://theevergrey.com/ Follow Monica Guzman Twitter @moniguzman John Wood, Jr. Twitter @johnrwoodjr Facebook @transcendingpolitics Greg Steinbrecher Twitter @gregsteinbrecher2019-08-061h 04
Rise SeattleMonica Guzman, Founder of The Evergrey: What it Takes to be a “Local” in Seattle TodayThis week, we sit down with Monica Guzman, the founder and director of the Evergrey. A leading digital news publication that helps Seattleites make the most of their city. On this episode you’ll hear how Guzman started the Evergrey and what she hopes it accomplishes for residents of Seattle. We also discuss her thoughts on Seattle’s current affordability issues, and her views on the idea of “good” journalism in today’s political climate.2018-07-1653 min