Conflict Coach with Dr. Emily Taylor

Join Dr. Emily Taylor as she coaches Maya through her complex family estrangement. Like Maya, you may have estranged relatives or friends that you’d like to reconnect with, but fears of manipulation or accidentally worsening the conflict may make you hesitant. Dr. Emily helps Maya understand her hesitations, and gives her concrete skills for moving forward. Tune in to glean practical strategies and insights on handling your own conflicts.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:
- Review your push and pull factors
- Build on previous relationship success through small interactions
- Incorporate your spiritual beliefs into your conflict strategy

Let us know how these strategies work in your own life! Email Dr. Emily at [email protected] or connect with her on social media: @conflictcoachwithdremily

CHAPTERS
(0:00) Introduction to Conflict Coach
(0:53) Introducing Maya’s Family Conflict
(6:16) Exploring Push and Pull Factors
(8:45) Reconnecting Through Small Steps
(15:56) Incorporating Spiritual Beliefs
(21:00) Conclusion and Key Takeaways

Dr. Emily Taylor kicks off the new year by introducing five essential skills for managing conflicts more effectively in 2026. With the new year, you may have goals or resolutions related to conflicts in your life. Listen along as she offers insights pulled from previous episodes of Conflict Coach.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:
- Focus on your relationship
- Work towards repair in small steps
- Identify your “why” in a conflict
- Role-playing from someone else’s point of view
- Create a positive personal narrative

Let us know how these strategies work in your own life! Email Dr. Emily at [email protected] or connect with her on social media: @conflictcoachwithdremily

CHAPTERS
(0:00) Introduction
(1:13) Skill 1: Focus on the Relationship, Not the Conflict
(6:46) Skill 2: Take Smaller Steps to Repair the Relationship
(13:49) Skill 3: Identify Your ‘Why’ in a Conflict
(17:51) Skill 4: Role-Playing from the Other Person’s Point of View
(22:13) Skill 5: Creating a Positive Narrative of Conflict Failures
(26:37) Conclusion and Key Takeaways

Watch video of this episode on the Conflict Coach YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@ConflictCoachPodcast

Listen to the full episodes referenced in this episode:
S1E5: What Role Are You Playing in the Conflict? (Tyler)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conflict-coach-with-dr-emily-taylor/id1790957419?i=1000697558934
S1E8: How Can You Mend an Estranged Relationship? (Morgan)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conflict-coach-with-dr-emily-taylor/id1790957419?i=1000703559303
S2E1: How Do You Navigate Difficult Relationships When You’re Grieving? (Stacie)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conflict-coach-with-dr-emily-taylor/id1790957419?i=1000729214824
S2E3: Are You The Source of Tension in Your Conflicts? (Laura)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conflict-coach-with-dr-emily-taylor/id1790957419?i=1000733809885
S2E6:How Do I Make the Change I Want in My Life? (Spencer)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conflict-coach-with-dr-emily-taylor/i

Dr. Emily Taylor coaches Naomi, who is struggling with her father's distance from their shared faith. Religious or not, you’ve likely been in a scenario where you wished someone else shared your deeply-held conviction. Naomi shares her heartfelt desire to reconnect with her father through her faith, and Dr. Emily offers insights into distinguishing between persuasion and manipulation. Together, they explore the power of active listening and creating structured dialogues to foster mutual understanding and respect. This episode is a must-listen for anyone facing conflict around deeply held beliefs or values.

In this episode you’ll learn how to:
- Know the difference between manipulation and persuasion
- Become a better active listener
- Create a structure for difficult conversation topics

Let us know how these strategies work in your own life! Email Dr. Emily at [email protected] or connect with her on social media: @conflictcoachwithdremily

CHAPTERS
(0:00) Introduction to Conflict Coach
(1:04) Meet Naomi: Struggling with Faith Difference with her Father
(9:02) Persuasion vs. Manipulation
(12:35) Switch to a Loving Approach
(17:10) The Power of Active Listening
(22:35) Structuring Difficult Conversations
(27:52) Conclusion and Key Takeaways

Dr. Emily Taylor coaches Spencer, a young professional feeling unappreciated at his job. At some point or another, you’ve probably felt stuck in a job, a relationship, or some other situation, and didn’t know how to get out of it. This episode dives into navigating how to align your goals and aspirations with what’s going on in your life. Whether you're facing similar issues at work or in other areas of your life, listen in to gain valuable insights and practical strategies for resolving conflicts and fostering personal growth.

In this episode you’ll learn how to:
- Identify when expectations are out of alignment
- Know when to bend or hold firm to a boundary
- Create a positive personal narrative out of negative experiences

Let us know how these strategies work in your own life! Email Dr. Emily at [email protected] or connect with her on social media: @conflictcoachwithdremily

(0:00) Introduction to Conflict Coach
(0:56) Meet Spencer: Struggles at Work
(5:19) Navigating Expectation Alignment
(7:15) Spencer’s Realizations and Adjustments
(13:45) Knowing Your Limits
(15:17) Creating a Positive Personal Narrative
(20:53) Conclusion and Key Takeaways

In this special episode, Dr. Emily Taylor is joined by producer Mitchell Tousley to share tips for handling five common conflicts that happen around the holidays. Together, they discuss practical strategies for managing family expectations, balancing time between multiple families, navigating gift-giving differences, recognizing holiday labor, and respecting diverse beliefs and traditions.

Whether you’re struggling to split time between relatives, feeling overwhelmed by holiday preparations, or facing generational differences in how you celebrate, Dr. Taylor offers actionable tips to help you approach the holidays with confidence, compassion, and a little less stress.

In this episode you’ll learn how to:
- Align your holiday time to your highest priorities
- Identify the time vs. money differential in gift-giving conflict
- Prioritize and delegate holiday labor
- Maintain boundaries around work and family commitments during the holidays

Let us know how these strategies work in your own life! Email Dr. Emily at [email protected] or connect with her on social media: @conflictcoachwithdremily

CHAPTERS
00:00 – Introduction: Setting the Stage for Holiday Conflict
00:26 – Balancing Time Between In-Laws
04:14 – Navigating Gift-Giving Expectations
10:49 – Recognizing and Sharing Holiday Labor
17:26 – Respecting Differences in Belief and Tradition
23:24 – Managing Work and Family Commitments
26:50 – Final Thoughts and Holiday Wishes

Watch video of this episode on the Conflict Coach YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@ConflictCoachPodcast