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Well, That Went Sideways!S6E8: Global Leadership with Maria GuajardoIn this episode we talk with Maria Guajardo about leadership and the value of non-western perspectives in developing leadership skills. She is an author, educator and administrator. Maria spent 12 years as a dean and professor at Soka University in Japan.
2025-12-1736 minWell, That Went Sideways!S6E7: Diagnosing Whiteness & Anti-Blackness with Dante King
In this episode we talk with Dante King about diagnosing whiteness and anti-blackness. He's an academic who has taught at many universities, including the Mayo Clinic School of Medicine. He runs an educational non-profit called Blackcademics and is the author of two books, The 400-year Holocaust and Diagnosing Whiteness & Anti-Blackness. We spoke with him at the 2025 white privilege conference
2025-12-0437 minWell, That Went Sideways!S6E6: Forgiveness and Restorative Principles with Azim KhamisaIn this episode, we talk with Azim Khamisa about forgiveness and about his work to create safer schools and communities through restorative principles. He is a speaker, author and consultant. He founded the Tariq Khamisa Foundation after his son was killed in an incident of gang violence.
2025-11-1539 minWell, That Went Sideways!Bonus Episode: Conflict Resolution Month in Colorado with Michelle Noyes and Cheryl SmithIn this special Conflict Resolution Month episode of Well, That Went Sideways, we talk with with Michelle Noyes and Cheryl Smith to explore how Colorado communities are embracing healthier ways to navigate conflict. They share the history and purpose of Conflict Resolution Month, highlight statewide initiatives, and offer practical tools anyone can use to foster understanding and connection, even in challenging moments.
2025-11-1524 minWell, That Went Sideways!S6E5: Unlearning Stereotypes with Dr. Omékongo Dibinga In this episode, we talk with Dr. Omékongo Dibinga about how individuals can respond to and undo racist stereotypes. He teaches intercultural communication at American University. He's the author of Lies about Black People: How to Combat Racist Stereotypes and Why It Matters. We spoke with Dr. Omékongo Dibinga at the 2025 White Privilege Conference.
2025-10-0929 minWell, That Went Sideways!S6E4: Moving at the Speed of Trust with Prabha SankaranarayanIn this episode we talk with Prabha Sankaranarayan about responding to conflict through early intervention, trust building, and practical mediation strategies. She is currently the CEO of Mediators Beyond Borders International.
2025-09-0647 minWell, That Went Sideways!S6E3: Racial Politics of Education with Dr. OiYan Poon In this episode, we talk with Dr. OiYan Poon about the racial politics of education. She is an education researcher, co-director of the College Admissions Futures Co-Laborative, and the author of Asian American Is Not A Color.
2025-08-2037 minWell, That Went Sideways!S6E2: The Power of Both/And with Beth Yohe and Mina Bradley-BelcaidIn this episode, we explore the concept of both/and with Beth Yohe and Mina Bradley-Belcaid from our partners at The Conflict Center. From The Conflict Center website: "Both/and is a reminder that multiple things can be true at the same time. For instance, more than one perspective of a situation can be true. Or you personally can feel multiple emotions at one time."
2025-08-0345 minWell, That Went Sideways!S6E1: Understanding Emotional Responses to Trauma with Dr. Fatima HafizIn this episode, we talk with Fatima Hafiz about understanding emotional responses to trauma. Dr. Hafiz is an educator, facilitator, and CEO of The TEA group - Transformative Education Associates. They specialize in bringing transformative practices to under-resourced communities, primarily in Greater Philadelphia.
2025-07-1942 minWell, That Went Sideways!S5E14: Conflict and Collaboration in Food Systems with Curtis Ogden and Liz Broussard-RedIn this episode, we talk with Curtis Ogden and with Liz Broussard-Red about ways to organize people and strengthen local food systems in Mississippi and New England. This is the second in our two-part series, exploring how to deal with the conflict between a food system that has the capacity to produce enough food to feed everyone, and the fact that 47 million people in the US are food insecure. Liz Broussard-Red is a co-steward of the Mississippi Center for Food Systems. Curtis Ogden is a senior associate with the Interaction Institute for Social Change, and the lead facilitator for...
2025-06-2728 minWell, That Went Sideways!S5E13: The Political Will to End Hunger with Alison CohenIn this episode we talk with Alison Cohen about the conflict between a food system that has the capacity to produce enough food to feed everyone, and the fact that 47 million people in the US are food insecure. This is the first in a two part series on Food Justice. Alison Cohen is a co-founder and director of the National Right to Food Community of Practice. We spoke with her at the 2025 White Privilege Conference in Hartford, Connecticut.
2025-06-2731 minWell, That Went Sideways!S5E12: Building Authentic Workplace Relationships with Ama AgyapongIn this episode, we talk with Ama Agyapong about how to build authentic relationships in the workplace and in other parts of life. She is a consultant, trainer and facilitator with over 15 years experience in human resources, including work with very large corporations as well as small- and medium-sized organizations. Ama Agyapong is the founder of Inclusion Enterprises.
2025-05-1644 minWell, That Went Sideways!Bonus Unedited Episode: The N-Word Again: A Sideways Moment for the Sideways TeamThis is an unedited long-form version of our episode released on April 15th. Please note that the unedited version includes pauses, some up to a minute long, as our team made space to process, listen, and feel during our conversation.
If you're a regular listener to this podcast, you know that we often ask our guests to talk about a sideways moment in their life. A time they got into conflict, what happened, how they responded, what they learned. Well, we had one of those moments within our team and we decided to record ourselves talking about i...
2025-05-022h 39Well, That Went Sideways!S5E11: Cooperative Solutions for the Use of Outer Space with Cynda Collins ArsenaultIn this episode, we talk with Cynda Collins Arsenault about resolving and avoiding conflicts in outer space. And we'll talk with her about the roll of women in driving social change. She is an activist and philanthropist involved a wide range of issues including peace, security and disability. Cinda Collins Arsenault is co-founder and president of Secure World Foundation which promotes cooperative solutions for the secure and sustainable use of outer space for the benefit of humanity.
2025-05-0233 minWell, That Went Sideways!S5E10: The N-Word Again: A Sideways Moment for the Sideways TeamWe have something different for you on this episode. Instead of an interview with a guest, we have a conversation with the whole Sideways team. If you're a regular listener to this podcast, you know that we often ask our guests to talk about a sideways moment in their life. A time they got into conflict, what happened, how they responded, what they learned. Well, we had one of those moments within our team and we decided to record ourselves talking about it. The conflict arose during final production of our episode with Antonio Williams about the N-word. What...
2025-04-151h 11Well, That Went Sideways!S5E9: Seeing Whiteness with Robin DiAngeloIn this episode, we talk with Robin DiAngelo about seeing whiteness. She is an educator, author, and consultant with over 20 years experience working on issues of racial and social justice. She teaches in the education department at the University of Washington. Her 2018 book, White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism, was a New York Times bestseller, and it's been translated into 13 languages. We spoke with Robin DiAngelo at the 2024 White Privilege Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
2025-03-1540 minWell, That Went Sideways!S5E8: Selling Hope with Edwin CleophasIn this episode, we talk with Edwin Cleophas about life for people of color in South Africa today, and about the work of his nonprofit organization, the Social Justice Agency. He's a longtime youth development specialist based in the Western Cape region of South Africa.
We also welcome guest co-host and Sideways Pod producer Norma Johnson.
2025-02-2732 minWell, That Went Sideways!Bonus Episode: Voices of the WPC 2024 featuring Dr. Eddie Moore Jr.The White Privilege Conference (WPC) is a powerful and unique learning opportunity that invites participants to learn about and practice anti-racism. This episode features short conversations with conference participants as well as some highlights from past interviews with WPC founder Dr. Eddie Moore Jr. Sideways Pod is a proud sponsor of the conference and we encourage the Sideways Pod community to check it out! Click here to learn more about the conference and to register. Hope to see you there!
2025-01-2431 minWell, That Went Sideways!S5E7: Faith, Diversity, and Conflict Resolution with Sarah LeerIn this episode, we talk with Sarah Leer about belonging and broadening diversity in traditional faith communities. Dr. Sarah Leer is a practical theologian who works with young people in the Presbyterian Church and in other faith-based institutions. Her work focuses on affirmation and deepening of belonging, especially in solidarity with LGBTQIA+ people. We spoke with Sarah Leer at the 2024 White Privilege Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
2025-01-1533 minWell, That Went Sideways!S5E6: How Do We Repair? with Ryan VirdenIn this episode, we talk with Ryan Virden about history and about the wound of whiteness. He's an educator, author, and the founder of LIR Cultural Coaching. We spoke with Ryan Virden at the 2024 White Privilege Conference.
2025-01-0128 minWell, That Went Sideways!S5E5: Justice AI with Christian OrtizIn this episode, we talk with Christian Ortiz about using artificial intelligence to help improve communication and understanding around bias. He's an entrepreneur, founder of Mod Atlas Media, and the developer of Justice A.I.
2024-12-1535 minWell, That Went Sideways!S5E4: Beyond Intractability with Heidi BurgessIn this episode, we talk with Heidi Burgess about intractable conflict and the challenges of dialogue. She is the co-founder and co-director of the Conflict Information Consortium. With her partner, Guy Burgess, they started the consortium while at the University of Colorado. Since their retirement, they continue to run it as an independent resource. They also maintain a website called Beyond Intractability.
2024-12-1239 minWell, That Went Sideways!S5E3: Open your Heart with Mary ZinnIn this episode, we talk with Mary Zinn about strategies for having difficult conversations and about how engaging in conflict can help us learn and grow. She's been involved in conflict resolution for well over 30 years as an activist, educator, and mediator. Mary Zinn is also a member of the Well That Went Sideways! production team.
2024-10-0435 minWell, That Went Sideways!S5E2: Love and Justice with Dr. Durryle BrooksIn this episode, we talk with Durryle Brooks about centering love in racial justice work, and about how he approaches diversity and social justice learning opportunities for leaders through his organization, Love and Justice Consulting. He's also the author of Reconceptualizing Love: Moving Towards a Critical Theory of Love in Education for Social Justice. We spoke with Durryle Brooks at the 2024 White Privilege Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
2024-09-2232 minWell, That Went Sideways!S5E1: The Power of the N-Word with Antonio C. WilliamsIn this episode, we talk with Antonio Williams about the power of the N-word. He is the founder and president of Leaders at Work Consulting. Antonio Williams has worked in education for over 25 years as a teacher, a department chair, and a senior administrator. We spoke with him at the 2024 White Privilege Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
This episode contains the use of the N-word in its entirety, a known racial slur and derogatory language to refer to African Americans or people who are identified as Black. Please note that this racial slur could be potentially disturbing content f...
2024-09-0230 minWell, That Went Sideways!S4E13: Comadre Speakers Collaborative with Cynthia PesantezIn this episode, we talk with Cynthia Pesantez about the https://comadrespeakers.com/. It's a different kind of speakers group. They use speaker events to leverage sustained community action. We spoke with Cynthia Pesantez at the 2024 White Privilege Conference.
2024-06-0227 minWell, That Went Sideways!S4E12: Rebuild your Mind with Marchell TaylorIn this episode, we talk with Marchell Taylor about his journey through childhood trauma, an undiagnosed brain injury, and incarceration. His story highlights the need for proper diagnosis and treatment for individuals in the criminal justice system. It's a need Marchell Taylor responded to himself by developing programs for inmates and by his work as a screener for TBI, Traumatic Brain Injury, and as a peer specialist for WellPower, a mental health services provider in the Denver, Colorado area.
2024-03-1539 minWell, That Went Sideways!S4E11: Positive Change Through Love with Natalie J. ThoresonIn this episode, we talk with Natalie Thoreson about centering love in the work of social justice and conflict resolution. They're a consultant and facilitator who works with individuals and organizations to bring about positive social change through love, compassion, and community. We spoke with Natalie Thoreson at the 2023 White Privilege Conference.
2024-03-0127 minWell, That Went Sideways!S4E10: Racial Justice & Spiritual Development with Natarsha Prince SandersIn this episode, we talk with Natarsha Prince Sanders about racial justice and spiritual development. She's a speaker, teacher, and community pastor, as well as a doctoral student at Columbia Theological Seminary.
2024-02-1544 minWell, That Went Sideways!S4E9: Equity in Education with Dr. Shemariah ArkiIn this episode, we talk with Dr. Shemariah Arki about building community and promoting institutional equity in education. She is an educator, an activist, an organizer. She currently serves as an assistant professor in the Department of Africana Studies as well as the director of the Center for Pan African Culture, both at Kent State University in Ohio. Dr. Arki is also the founder and program director of the Ellipsis Institute for Women of Color in the Academy. We spoke with her at the 2023 White Privilege Conference in Mesa, Arizona.
2024-02-0131 min2024-01-2931 minWell, That Went Sideways!S4E8: I’m a Good Person, Right? with Debby IrvingIn this episode, we talk with Debby Irving about white privilege. She's a racial justice educator and author of the book, Waking Up White and Finding Myself in the Story of Race. We spoke with Debbie Irving at the 2023 White Privilege Conference in Mesa, Arizona.
2023-12-1547 minWell, That Went Sideways!S4E7: Worth the Fight with Curtis AcostaIn this episode, we talk with Curtis Acosta about conflicts over ethnic studies and about humanizing education. He taught high school for over 20 years in Tucson, Arizona, and developed a groundbreaking Mexican-American studies program. The state of Arizona banned that program in 2010, despite several years of positive academic outcomes. The ban was later ruled unconstitutional. Curtis Acosta currently works as an educational consultant and teaches at the University of Arizona. We spoke with him at the 2023 White Privilege Conference in Mesa, Arizona.
2023-12-0130 minWell, That Went Sideways!S4E6: Transforming Trauma with Aaron StarkIn this episode, we talk with Aaron Stark about his journey from an abusive childhood to almost carrying out a mass shooting, and then becoming an advocate for mental health services and gun control. His TED talk, entitled, I Was Almost a School Shooter, has over 14 million views.
2023-11-1753 minWell, That Went Sideways!S4E5: Life After Divorce with Erin BreezeOn this episode, we talk with Erin Breeze about navigating conflict in divorce and transforming the way we look at divorce. She is a life after divorce strategist who works primarily with mothers through her program, Happy Home.
2023-09-1531 minWell, That Went Sideways!S4E4: I Can Take it from Here with Lisa ForbesOn this episode, we talk with Lisa Forbes about how she draws on her personal experience with trauma and incarceration to advocate for others who are struggling to re-enter society as restored citizens. And she also describes a simple technique called Tapping that has helped her deal with the emotional and physical effects of trauma. Lisa Forbes is an author and keynote speaker. Her book is titled, I Can Take it From Here: A Memoir of Trauma, Prison, and Self-Empowerment.
2023-09-0143 minWell, That Went Sideways!S4E3: Roots of Racism in America with Dante KingIn this episode, we talk with Dante King about the roots of racism in America. Dante King is the author of The 400 Year Holocaust: White America's Legal, Psychopathic and Sociopathic Black Genocide - and the Revolt Against Critical Race Theory. He is also a human resources professional and has taught at the University of California, San Francisco, and will soon be guest faculty at The Mayo Clinic School of Medicine. We spoke with Dante King in April at the 2023 White Privilege Conference in Mesa, Arizona.
2023-08-1533 minWell, That Went Sideways!S4E2: Understanding Pronouns with Jes RauOn this episode, we talk with Jes Rau about pronouns, why they matter, and how we can respond to some of the common conflicts and apprehensions around using non-binary pronouns. Jes Rau is the Manager of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training at Well Power, a large mental health service provider in Denver. They are also a member of the production team here at Well, That Went Sideways!
2023-08-0134 minWell, That Went Sideways!S4E1: Healing Power of Storytelling with Grace GeeOn this episode, we talk with Grace Gee about the healing power of art and storytelling. She is a Colorado-based artist, writer, and teacher, and much of our conversation centers on one of her recent projects called Bubbling Up. It's a public exhibit that invites members of the BIPOC community to write their stories of discrimination and injustice, and then non-BIPOC community members are invited to write a response.
2023-07-1737 minWell, That Went Sideways!S3E10: Engaging Across Difference with Kimberlee Yolanda WilliamsKimberlee Yolanda Williams is an educator, DEI consultant, workshop leader, speaker, certified life and health coach, and author of the book Dear White Women, Please Come Home. In this episode we talk with Kimberlee about engaging across difference.
2023-03-1541 minWell, That Went Sideways!S3E9: Living a Life Intentionally with Dena SamuelsDena Samuels is an author, professor at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, and consultant on mindful inclusive leadership development. In this episode we talk with Dena about the role of mindfulness in addressing conflict and advancing social justice.
2023-03-0139 minWell, That Went Sideways!S3E8: An Artist’s Response to Conflict with René MarieRené Marie is a Grammy nominated jazz vocalist and songwriter. In this episode we talk with René about music and art as a form of communication and explore the idea of the artist's response to conflict.
2023-02-1530 minWell, That Went Sideways!Revisiting our conversation with Dr. Eddie Moore Jr.Sideways Pod is a proud sponsor of the 2023 White Privilege Conference hosted by The Privilege Institute. To promote this event, we'd like to re-share our interview with Dr. Eddie Moor Jr., founder of The Privilege Institute, where he discusses the conference which has become one of the top national and international conferences for participants who want to move beyond dialogue and into action around issues of diversity, power, privilege, and leadership. For more information, visit https://www.theprivilegeinstitute.com/
2023-02-0841 minWell, That Went Sideways!S3E7: Dropping Down Into Our Humanity with Tom CosgroveTom Cosgrove is the founder and president of New Voice Strategies and is the co-creator of the documentary film "Divided We Fall." In this episode, we talk with Tom about making human concoctions with people who have different political beliefs and who come from different backgrounds.
2023-02-0235 minWell, That Went Sideways!S3E6: The Magic of Mediation with Kabrina BassIn this episode we explore the work of community mediation with Kabrina Bass, the Executive Director of the Midlands Mediation Center, a non-profit conflict resolution organization serving central South Carolina.
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Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations#147 Elizabeth Franz: Listening, Hearing & Mediation | Joey Pinz Discipline ConversationsSend us a text#147 Elizabeth Franz: Listening, Hearing & Mediation | Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations Description:Elizabeth Franz is the Principal Mediator at Humanz Mediate and teaches the Humanz Mediation Process. She's been practicing as a mediator for the past 10 years. She co-designed a mediator internship program and 6-week Basic Mediation Training at Humanz Mediate, as well as developing a Workplace Mediation Program.Episode Links:Web: https://www.humanzmediate.comPod: https://www.sidewayspod.org/episodes-1/episode/20964123/s1e12-choosing-to-engageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmfranz/Joey Pinz C...
2022-11-021h 21Well, That Went Sideways!S3E5: Policing - Meeting Public Expectations with Dr. Ajenai ClemmonsDr. Ajenai Clemmons is an assistant professor at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver. She was formerly the director of the Office of the Independent Monitor, the civilian oversight agency for the City and Courtney of Denver Police and Sheriff departments. In this episode, Dr. Clemmons explores how conflicts with police could be reduced if police built understanding and worked to meet public expectations.
2022-10-0337 minWell, That Went Sideways!S3E4: Across the Political Divide with Dr. Tania IsraelDr. Tania Israel shares strategies for how to have a meaningful conversation with whose politics are very different from our own.
2022-09-2430 minWell, That Went Sideways!S3E3: A Meeting of Intentions with Norma JohnsonIn this episode we are joined by Sideways Pod member Norma Johnson. Norma is a storyteller, disrupter, and cultural bridge and in her interview she shares with us how she uses creativity and art to respond to conflict and promote dialogue.
2022-09-2436 minWell, That Went Sideways!S3E2: Elder Conflict with Crystal Thorpe and Arline KardasisOn this episode, we talk with Arline Kardasis and Crystal Thorpe about conflicts that arise between adult children and their elderly parents. They're both experienced mediators, trainers, and authors who work together at Elder Decisions, a Boston-based firm that specializes in elder mediation and shared family decision making around elder care issues.
2022-08-2735 min2022-08-2742 minWell, That Went Sideways!S2E8: Cross Cultural Communication with Lee Mun WahOn this episode, we talk with Lee Mun Wah about understanding conflict and improving cross-cultural communication and awareness. He is a master diversity trainer, a community therapist, a teacher storyteller, and an award-winning documentary filmmaker. Over 15 million people around the world have seen his best known film, The Color of Fear
2022-05-2859 minWell, That Went Sideways!S2E7: Mutual Heartfelt Action with Cameron PowersOn this episode, we talk with Cameron Powers about building personal relationships across cultures through music, and how that can be a helpful response to conflict. Cameron Powers was a world-traveling, multi-lingual musician and musicologist. At the time we recorded this interview, he had stage four cancer.
2022-05-0538 minWell, That Went Sideways!S2E6: Love, Power, and Skill with Dr. Eddie Moore, Jr.Dr. Eddie Moore, Jr. is the director and founder of The Privilege Institute (TPI) and The National White Privilege Conference (WPC). He received his Ph.D. in Educational Policy and Leadership Studies at the University of Iowa and under his direction and inclusive relationship model the White Privilege Conference has become one of the top national and international conferences for participants who want to move beyond dialogue and into action around issues of diversity, power, privilege, and leadership.
2022-03-0640 minWell, That Went Sideways!S2E5: Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) with Chris Richardson and Carleigh SailonChris Richardson and Carleigh Sailon share information about the STAR program, a program run in through a partnership of the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment and the Mental Health Center of Denver that deploys Emergency Response Teams that include Emergency Medical Technicians and Behavioral Health Clinicians to engage individuals experiencing crises related to mental health issues, poverty, homelessness, and substance abuse.
2021-11-1027 minWell, That Went Sideways!S2E4: Silence is Complicity with Jackson T. KatzJackson T. Katz is an author, filmmaker, and educator author who has worked to address gender-based violence through is program Mentors in Violence Prevention. In this episode Jackson Katz addresses the role of men in stopping gender-based violence.
2021-10-2055 minWell, That Went Sideways!S2E3: Multiracial Families with Terry Gale and Vanessa RobertsThis is a double episode of Well, That Went Sideways featuring two different guests with two different stories. First, father and facilitator Terry Gale shares his experience and perspective on parenting young children within a multiracial family. In the next segment, Vanessa Roberts, Executive Director of Project Voyce, shares her journey as part of a multiracial family. Both explore the nuances of these experiences and how they navigate conflict from their unique perspectives.
2021-10-0259 minWell, That Went Sideways!S2E2: Indigenous Peacemaking Initiative with Brett Lee SheltonBrett Lee Shelton is a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe is a Staff Attorney at the Native American Rights Fund where he focuses on the Indigenous Peacemaking Initiative, Boarding Schools, and Sacred Places. In this episode, Brett Lee Shelton discusses these initiatives as well as the four R's - Relationship, Respect, Responsibility, and Reciprocity.
2021-09-1630 minWell, That Went Sideways!S2E1: Stories That Inspire and Guide Us with Kristen WilsonKirsten Wilson, Founder and Artistic Director of Motus Theater talks with us about the power of stories in supporting us to understand one another and tap into empathy to address interpersonal and societal conflicts.
2021-07-1635 minWell, That Went Sideways!S1E14: Conflict is Not Abuse with Sarah SchulmanSarah Schulman, novelist, playwright, nonfiction writer, screenwriter, activist, and historian, talks with us about her book Conflict is Not Abuse.
2021-07-0431 minWell, That Went Sideways!Introducing: Dred Feminist with Loretta J. Ross Episode 2Check out another episode from friends over at Dred Feminist!
The Sideways Pod team is excited to introduce a new podcast that we helped to launch by one of the most inspiring guests we've interviewed. In our first episode, we had the honor of interviewing MacArthur Genius Grant Loretta J Ross. She has launched a new podcast called Dred Feminist with Loretta J. Ross, and we have one more episode to share! Learn more about Loretta J. Ross at lorettajross.com.
2021-06-1053 minWell, That Went Sideways!S1E13: Radical Honesty with Tony Shawcross and Fridous GangatTony Shawcross and Firdous Gangat take us on a journey into Radical Honesty, a process that invites us to simply report out loud to another what we notice in front of us, in our bodies, and in our minds in the present moment.
2021-04-0235 minWell, That Went Sideways!Introducing: Dred Feminist with Loretta J RossThe Sideways Pod team is excited to introduce a new podcast that we helped to launch by one of the most inspiring guests we've interviewed. In our first episode, we had the honor of interviewing MacArthur Genius Grant Loretta J Ross. She has launched a new podcast called Dred Feminist with Loretta J. Ross, and we'd like you to check out her first episode that discusses the events that took place at the capitol on January 6th. We hope you'll follow Dred Feminist with Loretta J. Ross as it launches, and we appreciate Ross for her critical contribution toward en...
2021-02-0554 minWell, That Went Sideways!S1E12: Choosing to Engage with Elizabeth FranzElizabeth Franz of Humanz Mediate discusses the ways we can choose to engage in conflict, be fully present, and listen deeply. Transcripts available here.
2021-01-1230 minWell, That Went Sideways!S1E11: Facilitating Group Conflict with Steve CharbonneauSteve Charbonneau is the Executive Director of Community Mediation Concepts, a Colorado nonprofit which specializes in conflict resolution, mediation, and facilitation. In this conversation he explores his approach to facilitating community conflict using an example of a conflict resolution process he supported in a community that was named after a known white supremacist.
2020-12-0329 minWell, That Went Sideways!S1E10: Cyberbullying with Dr. Patricia AgatstonDr. Patricia Agatston is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in cyberbullying. We explore the impacts of cyberbullying on young people today as well as learn how adults can prevent and support youth facing the challenges of relating to one another in a virtual world.
2020-11-1531 minWell, That Went Sideways!S1E9: Conflicted Candidates: Challenges Facing Women Running for Office with Michal RosenoerMichal Rosenoer, Executive Director of Emerge Colorado, explores the complexities of conflict faced by women running for public office.
2020-11-0224 minWell, That Went Sideways!S1E8: Building Bridges with Jeny MedranoJenny Medrano, Building Bridges Shift program manager, talks with us about their specific communication model that supports people through conflict and other challenging conversations.
2020-10-1521 minWell, That Went Sideways!Bonus Episode: Conflict Resolution MonthOctober is Conflict Resolution Month in Colorado. This campaign is aimed at inspiring constructive problem solving. Check out this interview with Kristen Noble and Monica Lichtenberger to learn about how you can get involved and to explore how dispute resolution has been impacted by COVID-19.
2020-10-0724 minWell, That Went Sideways!S1E7: We Need to Talk...with Celeste HeadleeBestselling author, Celeste Headlee, explores how to have difficult conversations and discusses her book, We Need to Talk, which is the 2020 book selection for Conflict Resolution Month in Colorado
2020-10-0724 minWell, That Went Sideways!S1E6: Conflict and Politics with Ken ClokeKen Cloke discusses working through conflict that centers on political issues and ideologies.
2020-09-1524 minWell, That Went Sideways!S1E5: Power in Conflict with Regina Smith and Amanda AguileraRegina Smith and Amanda Aguilera of Naropa University discuss the ways that power impacts conflict.
2020-09-0133 minWell, That Went Sideways!S1E4: Interpersonal and Interfaith Conflict with Rabbi Joe BlackAn interview with Rabbi Joe Black from Temple Emanuel in Denver, Colorado on the topics of interpersonal and interfaith conflict.
2020-08-1519 minWell, That Went Sideways!S1E3: Racial Justice from the Heart with Dr. Amanda KempDr. Kemp is an author, scholar, and coach focused on racial justice from a mindful, healing, and practical lens. This episode we explore the work she does through her transformational program, Racial Justice from the Heart.
2020-08-0124 minWell, That Went Sideways!S1E2: Strategies for Everyday Conflict with Beth YoheThe Conflict Center is a nonprofit in Denver, Colorado which equips people with practical skills to navigate, transform, and embrace everyday conflict. In this episode, Executive Director Beth Yohe gives tips and strategies that support productive problem solving in this very difficult and intense time.
2020-07-0120 minWell, That Went Sideways!S1E1: Calling In the Calling Out Culture with Loretta J. RossWhat do we do when others "mess up"? What about when we "mess up" ourselves? MacArthur Genius Grant recipient, Loretta J. Ross talks with us about "Calling In," a practice that encourages us to keep moving forward together while also holding each other accountable when we make mistakes. Learn more about Loretta J. Ross at lorettajross.com.
2020-07-0129 min