Straight up talk with Sharon & Peter

Why we don't always agree - and it's a good thing


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Raised voices can look like a relationship problem, but we explain how disagreement can be a way to stress test ideas and arrive at the same conclusion. We share everyday stories, a bit of neuroscience, and the research insight that matters most: how you repair after conflict. 
• why people mistake disagreement for arguing 
• using everyday choices like the air fryer to reveal risk, stability, and spending habits 
• the tree removal story and the difference between reacting and assessing 
• why we rarely clash on values like freedom, autonomy, and equivalency 
• how the amygdala can turn conflict into a threat response 
• task conflict versus relationship conflict and what protects trust 
• Gottman’s idea that repairing quickly matters more than avoiding conflict 
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