#19 Stop Using Violence to Solve Problems-Try This Instead

Breaking the Cycle of Violence: How Intentional Responses Can Transform Conflicts
Join host Samantha Reigle, an intuitive mediator with over two decades of experience, as she delves into the pervasive cycle of violence from personal and global perspectives. In this episode, Samantha examines the intrinsic patterns of conflict, questioning the instinct to retaliate and advocating for intentional, peace-driven responses. Through real-world examples, she explores cases like post-9/11 retaliations and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, urging negotiations and strategic actions over full-scale invasions. She empowers listeners to question societal norms, embrace creative problem-solving, and prioritize humanity over manufactured fear. Featuring listener questions on personal grievances related to military service and global violence, this episode highlights how each of us can break cycles of anger and destruction by choosing compassion and intelligent action.
00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast
00:36 The Cycle of Violence
03:12 Case Study: 9/11 and Its Aftermath
06:07 A Mediator's Perspective on Conflict Resolution
16:06 Listener Questions and Personal Reflections
25:09 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

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