# Disagree better How we handle conflict has an impact on the resilience of our vital relationships, the caliber of our decisions, the success of our careers, and our peace of mind. Mediator, conflict resolution teacher, and author Tammy Lenski, Ed.D., uses storytelling and science to help us transform our experience with conflict and inspire us to disagree better at work and at home. The podcast was formerly called The Space Between. Page: Feed: --- ## [Don’t let your mind pick a fight without you](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tammylenski/episodes/Dont-let-your-mind-pick-a-fight-without-you-e38lejv) _2025-10-01 · Tammy Lenski_ Runaway thoughts and catastrophizing hobble conversations before they even begin. Find episode transcript and links here . Subscribe to my newsletter here . [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/6125afd8/podcast/play/108755007/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-8-24%2F2de1d8ac-7b5e-ad5c-21c6-f44df3c3eefe.m4a) ## [Mental models: The invisible maps that shape our arguments](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tammylenski/episodes/Mental-models-The-invisible-maps-that-shape-our-arguments-e380lpv) _2025-09-09 · Tammy Lenski_ We disagree better when we understand the ways our mental models help and hinder us during conflict. Find episode transcript and links here . Subscribe to my monthly newsletter here . [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/6125afd8/podcast/play/108074239/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-8-9%2F49e11952-af54-e543-86f8-3f089413bbd0.m4a) ## [Are you sure you’re solving the same problem?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tammylenski/episodes/Are-you-sure-youre-solving-the-same-problem-e36e3a9) _2025-08-06 · Tammy Lenski_ One reason disagreements get messy is that people are on different train tracks and don’t know it. Here's how to fix that. Find episode transcript and links here . Subscribe to my monthly newsletter here . Thanks for listening! [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/6125afd8/podcast/play/106416905/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-4%2Fd29f4d99-5a6b-c363-c80d-7e219c0e3664.m4a) ## [How to transform gravity problems in conflict resolution](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tammylenski/episodes/How-to-transform-gravity-problems-in-conflict-resolution-e350tig) _2025-07-02 · Tammy Lenski_ Gravity problems make conflict resolution more difficult because they keep you stuck. Here’s how to recognize gravity problems when you see them, why they’re troublesome, and how to prevent them from hijacking resolution. Find episode transcript and links here . Subscribe to my monthly newsletter here . [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/6125afd8/podcast/play/104936464/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-6-2%2F49b41532-61d2-7bf0-ec20-0bf542a29a72.m4a) ## [Recalibration conversations](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tammylenski/episodes/Recalibration-conversations-e332228) _2025-06-04 · Tammy Lenski_ For conflict in vital relationships, don’t overlook the conversation that comes before the problem-solving conversation (part 4 of 4). Find episode transcript and links here . Subscribe to my monthly newsletter here . [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/6125afd8/podcast/play/102876680/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-4-19%2Fbb8bb0c5-5ce3-55a4-68f7-4b0658054101.m4a) ## [Break free from rowboating](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tammylenski/episodes/Break-free-from-rowboating-e331vl2) _2025-05-21 · Tammy Lenski_ Stop a conflict's past from holding you fast (part 3 of a 4-part series). Find episode transcript and links here . Subscribe to my monthly newsletter here . [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/6125afd8/podcast/play/102874210/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-4-19%2F2e5a3427-4cf2-e4d6-8151-3e2fa0a8a519.m4a) ## [Discover what you're really fighting about](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tammylenski/episodes/Discover-what-youre-really-fighting-about-e31q3mk) _2025-05-07 · Tammy Lenski_ Our conflict hooks influence the conflicts we get into, how we react, and how stuck we get (part 2 of a 4-part series). Find episode transcript and links here . Subscribe to my monthly newsletter here . [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/6125afd8/podcast/play/101567636/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-3-21%2F1ba5c14a-2415-2649-83d7-3721fae2d377.m4a) ## [Unpacking our stuck stories](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tammylenski/episodes/Unpacking-our-stuck-stories-e310nvm) _2025-04-02 · Tammy Lenski_ The story we tell ourselves and others about a conflict isn’t the story of the conflict. It’s our story of the conflict. But what is it trying to tell us? (Part 1 of a 4-part series) Find episode transcript and links here . Subscribe to my monthly newsletter here . [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/6125afd8/podcast/play/100736438/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-3-2%2F75dfbc83-1ac6-355f-1a61-54236cad92ad.m4a) ## [Communicate better with looping](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tammylenski/episodes/Communicate-better-with-looping-e2vkuif) _2025-03-05 · Tammy Lenski_ Effective communication requires both sending and receiving skills. This communication tool will help you do both. Find episode transcript and links here . Subscribe to my monthly newsletter here . [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/6125afd8/podcast/play/99301391/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-2-3%2F96d2803f-6395-3e3a-dfb5-3f518c9864df.m4a) ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/A5OsFwcBp6zU) _2025-03-05 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [5 phrases to use when they raise their voice](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tammylenski/episodes/5-phrases-to-use-when-they-raise-their-voice-e2tj4ll) _2025-02-05 · Tammy Lenski_ How to lower the volume without fuss or drama and get the conversation back on track. Find episode transcript and links here . Subscribe to my monthly newsletter here . [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/6125afd8/podcast/play/97144949/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-0-16%2Fd27599a1-163b-3a7c-10c1-cbc36da95a57.m4a)