Even in a world overflowing with tension, we are biologically wired for cooperation and connection. This week, Dr. Jeremy Pollack, a leader in conflict resolution and author of Wired for Peace, shares how we can keep disagreements from escalating and learn to regulate our nervous systems even during the most challenging discussions. Listen in to discover his practical tools for regulating our nervous system, staying curious, and building trust even in difficult relationships.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why your brain reacts to social conflict the same way it reacts to physical danger.
- How curiosity and cognitive empathy open the door to real conflict resolution.
- A five‑step, 60‑second brain hack to regulate yourself during an argument.
Visit Jeremy’s website here.
Discover his book, Wired for Peace: Using 7 Neuroscience-Based Principles to Resolve Conflict
Download a free 60-second brain hack for calming heated discussions.
Follow along with the transcript.
Follow Jeremy on social media:
- Instagram: @pollackpeacebuilding
- TikTok: @pollack.peacebuil
- LinkedIn: @jeremypollack1
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