Whether over current events or typical friendship fires, you may experience tension as you encounter different beliefs and strong opinions. In this special extended episode, I talk with Sharon McMahon @sharonsaysso about how to turn confrontations into conversations.

In our interview, Sharon discusses:

• How to approach conflict by asking questions with curiosity
• Why tone matters and in-person conversations are preferred
• Whether the fight is worth having
• The importance of listening to understand
• "You cannot lose what you do not play"
• The benefits of having friends with different beliefs
• What boundaries really mean

A full transcript of our conversation is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 036 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.