How to Build Peace in a Divided World: Lessons from Rachel Allen of The Peace and Justice Institute

In this episode of The Peopling Podcast, Kristi sits down with Rachel Allen, Founding Executive Director of the Peace and Justice Institute, to explore what it really means to create peace — in our homes, workplaces, and hearts. Rachel shares how her journey from dysfunction to deep healing inspired the 13 Principles for How We Treat Each Other — a powerful framework now used by schools, corporations, and communities. Together, Kristi and Rachel dive into: Why listening deeply is the hardest — and most transformative — human skill., How suspending judgment opens the door to compassion, A simple mirror listening exercise that can instantly defuse conflict, The real path from me → we → us in building authentic connection. Be The Change Challenge: This week, notice when you’re judging others — and pause. Turn to wonder instead: “I wonder why I’m judging?” That awareness alone can change everything. Connect with the Peace and Justice Institute: https://www.linkedin.com/company/peaceandjusticeinstituteorg/Get Kristi’s book, Peopling: How to Connect, Communicate, and Grow Through Every Season of Life → https://a.co/d/evzbAdZSign up for Growth Day, with World-Class Coaching for only $49/month! https://www.growthday.com/referrals?via=h6l0rtSubscribe to The Peopling Podcast for weekly conversations that remind us: connection matters more than perfection.