

The #1 Reason You Blow Up in Hard Conversations - With Simon Goode | Ep 360
15 snips Jul 3, 2025
Simon Goode, a conflict resolution specialist and psychologist, shares his expertise on navigating tough conversations with confidence. He delves into how our prehistoric wiring influences modern emotional responses under stress. Learn practical tools to manage anxiety and maintain composure during challenging interactions. Simon emphasizes the importance of empathy, emotional resilience, and self-care in conflict situations. His insights offer a pathway to transform high-stress moments into opportunities for growth and understanding.
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Self-Regulation Enables Clear Thinking
- Self-regulation is essential in conflict because escalation reduces our brain's capacity to think clearly.
- Calming yourself allows you to respond thoughtfully rather than react impulsively in stressful situations.
Stress Clouds Sound Decisions
- Chris Do shared a story about his wife stressed by damage to their pool during bad weather.
- Stress caused her to make costly decisions, illustrating how anxiety impairs clear thinking.
Five Aspects Drive Reactions
- Our reactions in conflict affect five self aspects: emotions, body, thoughts, perception, and behavior.
- Awareness of these helps regulate nervous system and manage escalation effectively.