The mindbodygreen Podcast 611: The surprising tool for navigating conflict & communicating better | Josh Davis, PhD & Greg Prosmushkin
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Aug 17, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, cognitive scientist Josh Davis, Ph.D., and trial lawyer Greg Prosmushkin delve into the transformative power of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) for resolving conflicts and enhancing communication. They highlight the subjective nature of reality, explaining how our perceptions shape our responses. Listeners learn practical techniques for de-escalating tense situations and setting well-formed goals. The duo emphasizes the importance of language in motivating health changes and establishing meaningful connections, making high-level concepts accessible and actionable.
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NLP As A Change Toolkit
- NLP is a toolkit for identifying mental models and the barriers to change.
- It helps locate the specific difference that makes lasting change possible.
Language Shapes Mental Programs
- NLP frames behavior as running programs shaped by neural patterns and language.
- Language both reveals and can be used to alter those programs and responses.
Find Their Positive Intention
- Assume people act for a positive intention and look for what they gain from behavior.
- Use that understanding to speak to their priorities and reduce conflict effectively.
