Tony Shawcross and Firdous Gangat take us on a journey into Radical Honesty, a process that invites us to simply report out loud to another what we notice in front of us, in our bodies, and in our minds in the present moment. 

The Sideways Pod team is excited to introduce a new podcast that we helped to launch by one of the most inspiring guests we've interviewed. In our first episode, we had the honor of interviewing MacArthur Genius Grant Loretta J Ross.  She has launched a new podcast called Dred Feminist with Loretta J. Ross, and we'd like you to check out her first episode that discusses the events that took place at the capitol on January 6th.  We hope you'll follow Dred Feminist with Loretta J. Ross as it launches, and we appreciate Ross for her critical contribution toward ending oppression in all of its forms. (Be advised of the use of explicit language in this episode, which is the only way to adequately convey the emotions tied to these events.)" Learn more about Loretta J. Ross at lorettajross.com.

Elizabeth Franz of Humanz Mediate discusses the ways we can choose to engage in conflict, be fully present, and listen deeply.  Transcripts available here. 

Steve Charbonneau is the Executive Director of Community Mediation Concepts, a Colorado nonprofit which specializes in conflict resolution, mediation, and facilitation. In this conversation he explores his approach to facilitating community conflict using an example of a conflict resolution process he supported in a community that was named after a known white supremacist. 

Dr. Patricia Agatston is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in cyberbullying. We explore the impacts of cyberbullying on young people today as well as learn how adults can prevent and support youth facing the challenges of relating to one another in a virtual world.  

Michal Rosenoer, Executive Director of Emerge Colorado, explores the complexities of conflict faced by women running for public office.

Jenny Medrano, Building Bridges Shift program manager, talks with us about their specific communication model that supports people through conflict and other challenging conversations. 

Bestselling author, Celeste Headlee, explores how to have difficult conversations and discusses her book, We Need to Talk, which is the 2020 book selection for Conflict Resolution Month in Colorado

Ken Cloke discusses working through conflict that centers on political issues and ideologies.