Conflict Stories Podcast
by Conflict Stories
Every conflict has a story... what's yours? Conflict is part of life - and while most of us avoid it (and don’t enjoy it!), it can create powerful opportunities for learning, growth + connection. Join us on Conflict Stories, where real people share their professional + personal experiences of conflict. Through candid conversations, expert hosts – Sam + Scott – normalise conflict, share strategies for navigating it, and reveal how it can lead to deeper understanding + stronger connections. Conflict Stories shines a light on the human (+ positive) side of conflict. Tune in - connect, learn + transform!
Episodes
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Matty Jordan: Conflict in Antarctica
Antarctic explorer, content creator, author, podcaster and penguin lover Matty Jordan has spent more than 500 days in Antarctica across 11 expeditions, building a global following of 2.5 million along the way. From breathtaking adventures on the ice to surviving an Antarctic winter, Matty takes…
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Lucinda Light: Trolls, triggers and the journey of refinement
TV personality, author + passionate advocate for emotional intelligence and authentic human connection, Lucinda Light became a global favourite on Married at First Sight Australia, bringing warmth, honesty + compassion to the “wild west” of reality TV. A recovering people pleaser + self-described...
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Laura May: From conflict shark to collaborative owl
Global mediator, people-centred leader and conflict innovator Laura May PhD shares her international journey through mediation, leadership and organisational change. From growing up in Tasmania to living and working across Australia, the UK, Russia, Belgium and now Spain, Laura brings a truly...
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Dean Yates: Trauma, moral injury, and organisational betrayal
Former Reuters Bureau Chief, Author and Workplace Mental Health Advocate Dean Yates spent 26 years reporting from the front lines of history - including the Bali bombings, Boxing Day tsunami and Iraq War. After experiencing PTSD and moral injury following the deaths of Reuters staff in Iraq, Dean...
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Dan Berstein: Mental health stigma and the courage to find your voice
US-based mediator, author and mental health advocate Dan Berstein brings a powerful perspective shaped by his lived experience with bipolar disorder and his work in dispute resolution. Founder of MH Mediate and co-founder of the Dispute Resolution in Mental Health Initiative at the CUNY Dispute...
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Tracey Spicer: #MeToo, newsrooms and speaking truth to power
Award-winning journalist, best-selling author and change-maker Tracey Spicer shares her powerful journey through conflict in the media, advocacy and public life. From navigating discrimination in Australia’s 1980s and 1990s newsrooms to leading the nation’s #MeToo movement, Tracey shares the...
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Mayur Katariya: From inner peace to outer peace
Meditation teacher, filmmaker + university leader Mayur Katariya has lived a life shaped by cultural crossroads and inner evolution. Growing up in Gujarat, conflict largely lay beneath the surface of unspoken expectations; coming to Australia revealed how a more forthright communication style can...
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Ian Stephens: The inner game behind outer success
Award-winning speaker, author, and sales + mindset master - Ian Stephens’ story is one of grit, reinvention + deep personal growth. Born “cold, wet, bald and hungry… and then things got worse,” Ian’s journey took him from a tough family upbringing to leading a $200 million sales team by age 28 -...
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Debbie Dunn: When the stories that once silenced us set us free
Narrative therapist and mediator Debbie Dunn shares her remarkable journey from being dishonourably discharged from the British Women’s Air Force for her same-sex relationship to becoming a pioneering voice in narrative mediation and workplace bullying support. Debbie delves into her personal…
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Mandy Nolan: Politics, comedy and the power of conflict
This podcast episode features an in-depth conversation with Mandy Nolan, a comedian, author, speaker, and politician. Hosted by Sam Hardy and Scott Dutton, the discussion explores Mandy’s tumultuous upbringing marked by domestic violence, the role of humor in navigating life's challenges, and her...
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Stacey Ross: Self care and assume good intent
CEO, Advocate and Change-Maker Stacey Ross is a visionary and dynamic leader transforming how communities respond to domestic, family and sexual violence. As CEO of The Centre for Women & Co. and Men & Co. Services, she leads with purpose - delivering vital support across SE QLD and driving…
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Kieran Plasto: High-stakes conflict and the power of listening
Clinical psychologist, former police negotiator and counter-terrorism expert Kieran Plasto shares powerful insights from a career spanning armed sieges to executive tensions. With experience across law enforcement and HR, he brings a rare depth of perspective to high-stakes conflict - and a…
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Rabia Siddique: Hostage crisis, injustice and finding the courage to speak up
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions of trauma, discrimination, captivity and sexual assault which some listeners may find distressing. In this episode of the Conflict Stories podcast, Sam and Scott speak with Rabia Siddique, an international humanitarian lawyer and former senior...
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Tom Panos: Conflict, pressure and the heat of the auction
In this episode of Conflict Stories, Sam Hardy and Scott Dutton are joined by Tom Panos, a renowned real estate coach and auctioneer. Tom shares his experiences growing up in a conflict-averse Greek family, the challenges of managing family conflicts with his children, and the high-stakes…
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Bruce Argyle: A machete wielding man and an old lady with a cup of tea
Mediator and social justice advocate Bruce Argyle reflects on a lifetime of resolving conflict - from youth work and parent-teen mediations to navigating high-stakes boardroom disputes and multi-party conflicts in a hospital ward. He shares the lessons of over 700 mediations, a vineyard sabotage…
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Mimi Kwa: When your father sues you
Journalist and author Mimi Kwa opens up about her tumultuous family history, intergenerational trauma, and journey to healing. She recounts her father’s lawsuit against her, the deep inner work it sparked, and the role of mindfulness and acceptance in moving forward. Mimi also shares insights…
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Samantha Hardy and Scott Dutton: Why we need to talk about conflict
Meet your hosts, Sam Hardy + Scott Dutton – two dynamic voices in the world of conflict resolution. In this premiere episode, Sam - a ‘pracademic’ – unpacks how conflict can entrap or empower. While Scott - the ‘Conflict Whisperer’ - brings years of wisdom from the frontlines of mediation +...
About this show
Every conflict has a story... what's yours?
Conflict is part of life - and while most of us avoid it (and don’t enjoy it!), it can create powerful opportunities for learning, growth + connection.
Join us on Conflict Stories, where real people share their professional + personal experiences of conflict. Through candid conversations, expert hosts – Sam + Scott – normalise conflict, share strategies for navigating it, and reveal how it can lead to deeper understanding + stronger connections.
Conflict Stories shines a light on the human (+ positive) side of conflict.
Tune in - connect, learn + transform!
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