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Common Ground
by Morgan Tregenza, CEO & Founder of levelheaded
Everyone deserves to move on. Common Ground is the only podcast where the history of mediation meets the AI that’s reinventing it. By levelheaded with regular collaboration by mediate.com.
Episodes
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Wired for Conflict: Shira May on Presence, Repair, and Peace as a Human Skill (Ep. 60)
Shira May, PhD, board president of NYSDRA and founder of The Peace Office, joins Mo ahead of NYSDRA's 2026 Annual Conference: October 8 (virtual) and October 9 (in person, Albany). Register here: https://www.nysdra.org/2026-annual-conference Shira shares how early childhood education led her into...
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Catching Disputes Before They Become Disputes: Tracey Frisch on AI, Self-Determination, and Moving Resolution Upstream
What if we could catch disputes before anyone thinks of themselves as being in one? Mo sits down with Tracey Frisch, Division Vice President of Mediation at the American Arbitration Association-ICDR, to talk about pushing resolution upstream. Tracey shares how she went from high school peer...
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From Litigator to AI Mediator: Rethinking How Disputes Get Resolved, with Renee Jackson (Ep. 58)
What happens when a self-described non-entrepreneur sets out to build an AI mediator? Host Morgan "Mo" Tregenza talks with Renee Jackson, founder of Dyspute.ai and creator of the AI mediator Adri, about her path from litigation to legal tech and why she flipped traditional mediation on its head....
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Modernizing Mediation and More: Welcoming Morgan ”Mo” Tregenza as Host, with Colin Rule (Ep. 57)
In this episode, we welcome Morgan Tregenza of Levelheaded as the show's new host. Morgan sits down with Colin Rule to talk about where mediation is headed: what modernizing the practice really looks like, where technology helps (and where it gets in the way), and how the field can resolve more...
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Using Technology (not AI) for Pre-Mediation Case Assessment, with Jurie Groenewald (Ep. 56)
In this episode Colin speaks with Jurie Groenewald, a South African commercial attorney and mediator with 25+ years experience, about his new RAMUS tool for pre-mediation case assessment. RAMUS is a self-service engine that takes your mediation brief and delivers a complete 9-section Assessment...
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Building BridgeGrades.org, a Rotten Tomatoes for Political Collaboration, with Brad Porteus (Ep. 55)
In this episode Colin interviews Brad Porteus, founder of BridgeGrades.org, a report card for Congress that grades politicians on how collaboratively or divisively they govern by compiling objective 3rd-party data. Bridge Grades offers citizen voters an alternative lens to evaluate and assess the...
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Avoiding Online ADR Scammers, with Arbitrator and Mediator Julie Walker (Ep. 54)
In this episode we speak with Julie M. Walker, an experienced arbitrator and mediator from Denver, Colorado, about a recent scam attempt she experienced and thwarted. We discuss how to recognize such scams, the best steps to take in response, and the growing prevalence of such schemes. Learn more...
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Mediating court referred/litigated cases, with mediator Nelson Timken (Ep. 53)
In this episode, Colin Rule interviews Nelson Timken, founder of http://www.resolveourdispute.com, about mediating court referred cases and the specific challenges involved with handling litigated cases. This conversation builds on many of the points Nelson made in his mediate.com article…
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A Mediation Model for Self Represented Parties, with Susan Hansen, Casey Holtz, and Michael Dwyer (Ep. 52)
In this episode, Colin Rule interviews Susan Hansen, Casey Holtz, and Michael Dwyer about their chapter in the book Family Dispute Resolution: Process and Practice. Their chapter (chapter four) is titled "A Mediation Model for Self-Represented Parties" and it covers the development of (and…
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Divorce Coaching and Parenting Coordination, with Anne-Marie Cade (Ep. 51)
In this episode Colin interviews Anne-Marie Cade, an award winning Lawyer, Mediator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, Conflict Resolution Specialist, Parenting Coordinator, Speaker, and Trainer. They speak about Anne-Marie's experience as a mayor, her work as a divorce coach, and her...
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Learning about the Safe & Together Model, with David Mandel (Ep. 50)
In this episode, Colin Rule interviews David Mandel, MA, LPC, the creator of the Safe & Together Model, a transformational approach to changing how systems and practitioners respond to domestic abuse when children are involved. With more than 35 years of experience in the domestic violence and...
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Modernizing Mediation, with Morgan Tregenza of Levelheaded (Ep. 49)
In this episode, Colin Rule interviews Morgan Duffy Tregenza (Mo), Founder and CEO of Levelheaded, about her path into the field and her vision for https://www.belevelheaded.com/, a startup mediation service provider in Colorado. Mo is working hard to turn Levelheaded into the world’s most...
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Family Mediation and Intimate Partner Violence, with Prof. Kelly Browe Olson (Ep. 48)
In this episode, Colin Rule interviews Professor Kelly Browe Olson about her chapter in the new book (that she also co-edited) entitled Family Dispute Resolution: Process and Practice. Kelly's chapter is titled "Intimate Partner Violence and Family Dispute Resolution: Coercion, Capacity, and...
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Training an AI on Yourself, with Prof. John Lande (Ep. 46)
In this episode, Colin Rule interviews Emeritus Professor from the University of Missouri School of Law John Lande about his experience creating an AI (PrivateGPT) trained on all of his writing over the past forty years. Starting from the beginning, when John didn't know much about AI, he…
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Family Mediation Past, Present, and Future with Bernie Mayer and Peter Salem (Ep. 46)
In this episode, Colin Rule interviews dispute resolution giants Bernard Mayer and Peter Salem about the chapter they co-wrote in the new book Family Dispute Resolution: Process and Practice. Peter and Bernie's chapter is titled "Family Mediation" and it covers the evolution of the practice of...
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Implementing ODR in Family Courts with Jennifer Shack (Ep. 45)
In this episode, Colin Rule interviews Jennifer Shack, Director of Research at RSI, about the chapter she co-wrote with Donna Shestowsky in the new book Family Dispute Resolution: Process and Practice. Jen and Donna's chapter is titled "Implementing ODR in Family Court: Insights from the First...
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Unbundling Legal Services for Family Disputes with Woody Mosten (Ep. 44)
In this episode, Colin Rule interviews Forrest (Woody) Mosten about his chapter in the new book Family Dispute Resolution: Process and Practice. Woody's chapter is titled "Limited Scope Representation: An Important Tool and Peacemaking Catalyst for Family Dispute Resolution" and it examines...
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Early Negotiation Processes for Family Disputes with Prof. John Lande (Ep. 43)
In this episode, Colin Rule interviews Professor John Lande about his chapter in the new book Family Dispute Resolution: Process and Practice. John's chapter is titled "Early Negotiation Processes" and it examines techniques like collaborative law, cooperative law, and settlement counsel. This...
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ABA Standard 206 Revision on Diversity in Law Schools, with Ben Davis and Chuck Crumpton (Ep. 43)
In this episode, Colin Rule interviews dispute resolution legends Ben Davis and Charles Crumpton on proposed revisions of the legal education standard 206 dealing with diversity in law schools. For more information on this proposed revision, see mediate.com/standard-206 About Ben:...
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Family Dispute Resolution with Peter Salem and Kelly Browe Olson (Ep. 42)
In this episode, Colin Rule interviews Peter Salem and Kelly Browe Olson about their new book Family Dispute Resolution: Process and Practice. This is the kickoff interview for a full series of interviews with the more than 30 authors who wrote chapters for the book. About the book: "Over the…
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Discussion between Bridget McCormick (CEO, AAA/ICDR) and Colin Rule (CEO, Mediate.com)
In this episode, Colin Rule (CEO of Mediate.com) speaks with Bridget McCormick, the CEO of the American Arbitration Association/International Centre for Dispute Resolution (AAA/ICDR), about the path that led her from being a public defender in NYC, to a law professor in Michigan, to the Chief...
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Better Conversations in Scotland with John Sturrock KC (Ep. 40)
In this episode, Veronica speaks with John Sturrock KC, founder and senior mediator at Core Solutions. Listen to this episode to learn about the following: The connection between food, hospitality, meeting together, and mediation How excellence in mediation is similar to excellence in sports What...
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Learning About NAFCM’s School Board Community Toolkit with D.G. Mawn (Ep. 39)
"Part of community mediation is...we don't want people co-existing, we want people co-creating." In this episode, Veronica speaks with D.G. Mawn, President of the National Association for Community Mediation (NAFCM). Listen to this episode to learn more about the following: About NAFCM NAFCM's...
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Special Episode: Interview with Mediate.com Co-Founder John Helie
In celebration of the publication of Mediate.com's 1000th newsletter, Mediate.com CEO Colin Rule sits down with Mediate.com co-founder John Helie to talk about the early days of the Mediate.com (and ConflictNet), the newsletter, top authors and editors, and how artificial intelligence and social...
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Mediating the Business Divorce with Margeaux Thomas [Ep. 37]
If you've ever been curious about the attorney perspective on what makes for an effective mediation, then this episode is for you! In this episode, Veronica chats with Margeaux Thomas, an experienced attorney, about what makes for an effective mediation within the context of mediating a business...
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Development of Mediation in Brazil with Mariana F. Souza [Ep. 36]
Did you know that the average length of a lawsuit in Brazil is about 10 years? Good thing there's mediation! In this episode, Veronica chats with guest, Mariana F. Souza--a mediator, lawyer, and arbitrator based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil--about the following topics: The difference between…
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What Mediators Should Know About Communication in Latin American Culture and How AI Impacts Dispute Resolution with Luis Gómez [Ep. 35]
As a mediator, are you aware of the key characteristics of communication in Latin American culture? Are you curious about whether AI will replace human dispute resolvers? Listen to this episode as Veronica chats with guest, Luis Gómez, who is both a Colombian mediator and a research lecturer who...
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Can the Mediation Community Be Responsive To Changing Consumer Trends? With Linda Heng [Ep. 34]
"Let's speak to a mediator." Wouldn't it be great if parties in a dispute said that to one another as their initial reaction to conflict? In this episode, Veronica chats with Linda Heng--CEO of ResoX--about the following topics: Examples of changing consumer behavior trends outside of dispute...
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What Mediators Should Know About the Business Development Side of Adding Conflict Management Coaching as a Service with Cinnie Noble [Ep. 33]
As a mediator, do you offer a bundle of services? Have you ever considered adding conflict management coaching as a service in addition to your current services (e.g. mediation and mediation training)? Guest, Cinnie Noble--founder of CINERGY® Coaching--comes back on the show to chat with Veronica...
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Understanding Human Dignity to Resolve Conflict in Organizations with Camilo Azcarate [Ep. 32]
Perhaps you are familiar with the concept of "psychological safety", but are you also familiar with the concept of "human dignity"? In this episode, host, Veronica Cravener, talks with guest, Camilo Azcarate, about this important topic. Camilo is the current Ombuds at the European Southern...
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Online Conciliation in Colombia with Nicolás Lozada [Ep. 31]
Did you know that when given the option between in-person conciliation and online conciliation, most people in Colombia now prefer to use online conciliation? In this episode, Veronica talks with Nicolás Lozada, CEO of Redek--the first Colombian Digital Justice and Online Dispute Resolution...
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Using Caucus in Family Mediations with LaTanya Moss [Ep. 30]
There are different perspectives on the use of caucus in mediation. Maybe you use caucus early and often in your mediations or maybe you prefer joint-session and use caucus more as a tool of last resort. In this episode, mediator LaTanya Moss chats with Veronica about reasons to use a caucus in...
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Mediating Employment Disputes with Tim Warner [Ep. 29]
Are you curious about mediating employment disputes? In this episode, Tim Warner--mediator, arbitrator, and attorney--talks about how he made the switch from employment litigator to employment mediator and the unique aspects of employment mediation. Questions answered during this episode include:...
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Intercultural Communication and Envisioning a Culture of Peace with Lynn Cole [Ep. 28]
More and more, we are a connected world. So when it comes to intercultural communication...Is it what you say? Or how you say it? Or both? In this episode, Veronica talks with Lynn Cole--founder and CEO of BRDGES Academy--about intercultural communication and why mediators need this skill.…
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For the Forces of Good With Lucia Kanter St. Amour [Ep. 27]
Did you know that as a mediator you help parties exercise a superpower? It's the superpower of everyday negotiation! Listen to this episode as Veronica talks with Lucia Kanter St. Amour--attorney, author, mediator, and VP of Board of UN Women San Francisco--about various topics in her #1 rated…
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Procedural Justice and Data Collection in Court-Connected Mediation with Nancy Welsh [Ep. 26]
As a mediator, you've probably come across the phrase "access to justice" when reading about or listening to discussions of mediation, but are you also familiar with the "procedural justice" aspect of mediation? And for the court-connected mediation programs that you mediate for...Do those…
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Reducing the Environmental Impact of Your Mediations with Ian Macduff [Ep. 25]
Have you ever considered how mediator practices impact the environment? In this episode, Veronica talks with Ian Macduff--mediator and host of the ICODR podcast--about an initiative he is part of--the Mediators Green Pledge. Questions answered during this episode include: What is the Mediators...
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Negotiation Ethics, International Dispute Resolution, and Online Mediation with Carrie Menkel-Meadow [Ep. 24]
Mediators, be sure to take notes on this episode as Veronica talks to one of the founders of the modern legal dispute resolution field, Carrie Menkel-Meadow, about negotiation ethics, international dispute resolution, and online mediation. Carrie is a Distinguished Professor of Law and Political...
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Providing Mediation as an Alternative Response to Low Emergent 911 Calls—The Mediation Response Unit at the Dayton Mediation Center [Ep. 23]
In this episode, Veronica talks to Raven Cruz Loaiza, the Mediation Response Coordinator for the newly developed Mediation Response Unit (MRU) at the Dayton Mediation Center located in Dayton, Ohio. Listen to this episode to learn about how this innovative program provides mediation in order to...
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An Introduction to the Ombuds Role for Mediators with Chuck Doran [Ep. 22]
As a mediator, are you curious about other fields that use conflict resolution skills? Are you looking for a field that combines a systemic approach with conflict resolution skills? In this episode, Chuck Doran--experienced mediator, ombuds and Executive Director of MWI--provides an introduction…
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How To Leverage Design Principles To Elevate Your Mediation Practice with Darin Thompson [Ep. 21]
Have you ever thought about applying design principles to the delivery of your mediation services? In this episode, Veronica talks with guest Darin Thompson all about various design principles and how they can be applied to dispute resolution processes. Darin is Legal Counsel with the Ministry of...
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Early Dispute Resolution in Special Education--An Overview for Mediators with Ashley Rosenthal [Ep. 20]
Chances are, one reason you got into mediation was to make a difference. Have you ever thought about getting into special education mediation? In this episode, Ashley Rosenthal--special education mediator, IEP facilitator, and alternative dispute resolution consultant--provides an overview of…
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CONFLICT-IQ™ for Mediators with Yvette Durazo [Ep. 19]
As a mediator, chances are you are familiar with EQ and IQ, but do you know about CONFLICT-IQ™? In this episode, Yvette Durazo--the founder of Unitive Consulting and author of CONFLICT INTELLIGENCE QUOTIENT "CONFLICT-IQ™"; The Missing Piece to Turbocharge Conscious Leaders' and Organizations'...
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How Emotions, Behavioral Economics, and Neuroscience Factor into Decision Making for Parties in Mediation with Lucia Kanter St. Amour [Ep. 18]
It is no secret that mediators work with parties when they are in the midst of difficult times. As a mediator, are you aware of how the brain responds in a crisis? Or have you ever wondered why it seems your mediation parties are not behaving 'rationally'? In this episode, Lucia Kanter St....
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Workplace Mediation: It’s all in the Preparation with Dr. Debra Dupree [Ep. 17]
Preparation is key when it comes to all mediation, but especially workplace mediation. Mediator and psychologist, Dr. Debra Dupree, who is known as the MINDSET Doc, is the Founder and CEO of Relationships at Work, Inc. Her niche market is workplace mediation and facilitating the interactive…
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Focusing on Mindset to Prepare Parties for Mediation with Teresa Harlow [Ep. 16]
In this episode, Teresa Harlow--author, speaker, and collaboration coach--discusses the importance of mindset when moving from "combative to collaborative". Listen to this episode to learn: the "Lessons from Mom" that mediators can use to help parties prepare for a productive mediation, Teresa's...
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Confidence, Networking, and Relationship Building for Mediators with Stephanie Hanna [Ep. 15]
In this episode, Stephanie Hanna---attorney, mediator, professional development coach (founder of The Other 85), and co-host of the Capture Your Confidence podcast--discusses the following: - Where 85% of career success comes from (hint: chances are it is not something you learned in school!)…
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What Mediators Should Know About Conflict Management Coaching with Cinnie Noble [Ep. 14]
In this episode, Cinnie Noble--founder of CINERGY® Coaching--discusses conflict management coaching. Episode highlights include: - An overview of the one-on-one process of conflict management coaching - When and how conflict management coaching can be used - The importance of distinguishing…
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Roadmap to Professional Development for Mediators with Susan Guthrie [Ep. 13]
In this episode, Susan Guthrie--family law attorney and mediator in the United States, expert in online mediation, and co-founder of the Mosten Guthrie Academy for Mediation and Collaborative Training--discusses the path for professional development for mediators. In this episode, we discuss the...
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How to Build a Thriving Mediation Practice, Part 3 with Natalie Armstrong-Motin [Ep. 12]
In this episode, which is part 3 of a 3-part series, Natalie Armstrong-Motin---Founder and Managing Director of Marketing Resolution---discusses how mediators can build a thriving mediation practice. This episode focuses on the master level mediator and covers the following: - How you know when…
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Everyone deserves to move on. Common Ground is the only podcast where the history of mediation meets the AI that’s reinventing it. By levelheaded with regular collaboration by mediate.com.
HOSTED BY
Morgan Tregenza, CEO & Founder of levelheaded
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