Doug's story is a powerful one...yet is somehow dwarfed by the power of his methodology, which is all about how humans really connect to one another and why de-escalation is a foundational skill for all of our relationships.

Doug was born nearly deaf, almost blind, and crippled with two club feet. His life began as a struggle, and he learned that emotions were unsafe - no crying, no anger, no frustration. He was afraid to feel connection and happiness because I was afraid it would disappear. His emotions were numb, and feelings of loneliness were everpresent.

Sound familiar? Maybe like someone you know? Maybe a little like yourself?

Today, Doug teaches cognitive empathy, emotional competency, and de-escalation skills based on how our brains are hard-wired, and in today's startlingly profound episode, we talk all about that.

We also explore what prompted Doug to leave a successful career as a trial lawyer to become a peacemaker.

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