Respond
A New Way to See Conflict
Hosted by longtime mediator and intuitive guide Samantha Reigle, Respond is your weekly reminder that discomfort isn’t the problem — it’s a portal that where you are no longer aligned with an invitation to grow.
Each episode explores the deeper beliefs and patterns shaping your responses and your reality. No more spiraling. No more sleepwalking. Just honest insight, grounded tools, and conscious shifts to help you move from reactive to rooted.
This isn’t therapy, it’s your invitation to respond with clarity, courage, and a life that finally fits.
Respond
#20 Conflict as a Portal: Lessons from Kimmel, Harvard, and Collective Action
Transforming Conflict: Recognizing Duress as a Portal to Clarity and Change
In this episode, Samantha Reigle, a mediator with over 20 years of experience, shares insights on how to view conflict as a tool for growth and alignment. Samantha emphasizes that conflict is a signal indicating something out of alignment in our lives, relationships, or society. She provides real-world examples, such as Harvard University's stand against administrative pressure and Jimmy Kimmel's suspension saga, to illustrate the power of intentional, consistent behavior. She also addresses listener questions, offering practical advice on handling workplace conflicts, internal panic during disagreements, and the misconceptions about conflict in relationships. This episode aims to empower listeners to respond to conflict thoughtfully, transforming it into an opportunity for meaningful change.
00:00 Introduction to Conflict as a Portal
00:30 Understanding Conflict and Its Escalation
02:13 Societal Examples of Conflict and Alignment
06:24 Personal Insights and Consistent Behavior
08:03 Listener Questions and Practical Advice
15:17 Final Thoughts on Conflict and Growth
Email: SamanthaReigle0828@gmail.com
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