DEIcipher Podcast

Episode 14: Conflict-Resolution: Unlearning, Embodiment, and The Way Forward


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This episode focuses on conflict resolution and the need to address it in DEI frameworks. We explore the dominant cultural characteristics that influence our relationship with conflict resolution and the limitations of binary thinking. We discuss the internal conflict that arises in DEI work and the importance of engaging with conflict to unlearn and grow. We highlight the potential for growth, belonging, and connection that conflict offers. Our conversation explores how conflict was role-modeled for both ourselves in our households and how it shaped our approach to conflict resolution. We share the importance of ongoing learning and integration in conflict resolution and the need for community support.

Takeaways

-Embodied land acknowledgement is an important for rebuilding a partnership with the land and resolving conflict. -Conflict resolution needs to be addressed in DEI frameworks and needs to go beyond binary thinking. -Internal/personal conflict is a crucial aspect of DEI work and requires engagement and unlearning. -Conflict offers the potential for growth, belonging, and connection. -Shame and power dynamics can influence how we internalize conflict. -Ongoing learning, integration, and community support are essential in conflict resolution. -The body's physical sensations and responses provide valuable insights in conflict situations. -Incorporating embodied tools and the body's wisdom is crucial in conflict resolution. -The intersection of DEI and wellness includes recognizing the importance of the body in conflict resolution.

Chapters

00:00 Embodied Land Acknowledgement and Reconnecting with the Land 08:45 Introduction to Conflict Resolution 13:20 The Need for Conflict Resolution in DEI Work 18:11 Challenging Dominant Cultural Characteristics in Conflict Resolution 20:27 Conflict Engagement and the Role of Self-Care 28:13 Conflict in Personal Development 29:05 Power Dynamics and Fear of Expressing Conflict 30:14 The Importance of Repair and Ongoing Integration 35:28 Embodied Tools and the Intersection of DEI and Wellness 37:33 Exploring Different Stories and Lenses Around Conflict 53:50 Outro - Conclusion

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DEIcipher PodcastBy Ruthann Gagnon and Yoli Maya Yeh