Episodes

  • Staying Calm and in Control During the Holidays.
    Nov 27 2024

    The holiday season is upon us, which means family gatherings and likely stress. Rather than give in to your negative emotions, I am sharing with you some quick tips on ways to deal with stress and emotions in positive ways to stay in control.

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    10 mins
  • The "Tricks" and "Treats" of Conflict Management.
    Oct 15 2024

    Sometimes dealing with difficult personalities is a daunting task and tricky to navigate. No matter how difficult the person is, it is important to treat others with respect and for others to treat us with respect. How do we accomplish this? In this episode, I share some tips to empower you to master difficult relationships.

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    11 mins
  • Revisit the Basics of Conflict Resolution
    Jul 8 2024

    Learning a new skill can be intimidating, frustrating, and overwhelming. I learned this lesson as a beginner piano player. Sometimes, we are tempted to push ourselves to learn as quickly as possible. The problem with this is sometimes we skip over the basics. You should resist the temptation to skip the basics, especially when learning conflict management.

    This podcast highlights some basic conflict management skills. I share an experience when trying to learn to play the piano and the lessons I learned from that experience. Join me as I take you back to the basics in this episode of Break Free.

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    20 mins
  • Common Conflict Myths that Keep You Trapped.
    Apr 25 2024

    Conflict is a part of our everyday lives, yet we often have mistaken beliefs regarding it. The problem is our misconceptions can actually cause more harm than good, leaving us feeling trapped. This episode will uncover the truths behind common conflict misconceptions and help the listener determine how to best approach conflict.

    Thanks for listening. For more conflict tips, visit my website at www.buildingbridgesslc.com

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    14 mins
  • Managing Your Emotions in Tense Situations
    Jan 31 2024

    This episode I'll dive into the process that takes place in your brain when your emotions take over your body. I'll also share some good techniques to practice when you feel like your emotions are running high and you've lost control of a situation.

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    18 mins
  • Recognizing Your Emotional Triggers
    Jan 31 2024

    We all get upset at times and lose our cool. The problem is that sometimes we are not sure what set us off. The secret is figuring out what are emotional triggers are. In this episode, I'll walk you through the process of discovering your emotional triggers.

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    12 mins