Tired of feeling overwhelmed by conflict in your life? Learn the skills to confidently handle any conflict, as certified mediator Dr. Emily Taylor coaches real people through real conflicts in their lives. From family struggles to workplace disputes, neighborhood conflicts to in-law disagreements, each episode of Conflict Coach with Dr. Emily Taylor gives you concrete strategies to find the root of a conflict, identify solutions and create positive change.
Dr. Emily Taylor’s passion for helping others gain the confidence to navigate conflict comes from her personal experience (she’s a married mom of five!) and her professional life (PhD in psychology, certified conflict mediator, author of the books “Conflict Fluent” and “Raising Mediators.”)
Conflicts are inevitable, but they don’t have to ruin your life. Let Dr. Emily Taylor be your guide to building the life you want.
Conflict Coach with Dr. Emily Taylor is a BYUradio podcast. New episodes every other Tuesday starting February 4. Connect with Dr. Emily on social media @conflictcoachwithdremily.
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education · education · education · society & culture · society & culture
Join Dr. Emily Taylor as she does something a little different this week—she sits down with her mom, Miriam, to talk about what conflict looks like across a lifetime. Perhaps you have someone older in your life, a parent, grandparent, or older friend who you look up to in your life? Having a conversation with them like the one Emily has with her mother can be a great way to gain new insights into your own conflicts.
They explore how Miriam’s strict upbringing shaped her into a conflict-avoider, and how freedom and “coming of age” helped her see that adults get to choose the kind of life they want. Miriam shares her practical guide for deciding when to engage: ask whether it will matter next week or next month, and prioritize relationships and peace of mind over being right. She also offers a way to talk about tough issues without escalating—share personal experiences, listen for common ground, and validate that you may never fully understand the other person, but you genuinely want to. Dr. Emily closes by highlighting the power of “family weavers,” vulnerability, gratitude, and connection—especially when we don’t agree.
Let us know how you like this episode! Email Dr. Emily at conflictcoach@byu.edu or connect with her on social media: @conflictcoachwithdremily
CHAPTERS
(0:00) Welcome to Conflict Coach
(0:53) Introducing Today's Special Guest
(2:17) Recurring Conflicts Across Generations
(5:05) Coming of Age
(9:02) Choosing Your Battles
(11:05) Talking About Difficult Topics
(12:19) The Power of Listening
(13:14) Family Weavers
(14:14) Advice for Younger Generations
(20:13) Guiding Principles for Disagreement
(21:02) Closing Reflections
(25:45) Season Wrap Up
17 Feb 2026
How Do I Resolve Conflict With Someone I Don’t Trust?
Join Dr. Emily as she coaches Vicky, who has reached a breaking point in a long-simmering conflict with a fellow volunteer leader in her church congregation. It’s a conflict that will feel familiar to anyone who has been a leader in a volunteer organization like a PTA or neighborhood board where passionate people with different communication and leadership styles all try to do good things together. A series of frustrating encounters has led Vicky to distrust another volunteer leader she must work with closely. In this coaching session, Dr. Emily helps Vicky explore how to rebuild that trust and find a path forward, using all of the conflict management skills we’ve learned this season.
In this episode, we’ll review how to:
- Identify the root of a conflict
- Recognize the story you’re telling yourself about the conflict
- List and express your needs
- Use nonviolent communication to meet your needs
Dr. Emily recommends this resource from the Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Academy to help you name your needs and feelings: https://nvcacademy.com/media/NVCA/learning-tools/NVCA-feelings-needs.pdf
Let us know how these strategies work in your own life! Email Dr. Emily at conflictcoach@byu.edu or connect with her on social media: @conflictcoachwithdremily
CHAPTERS
(0:00) Introduction to Conflict Coach
(0:52) Introducing Vicky’s Conflict
(2:23) Vicky’s Story: The Flashpoint
(8:19) Exploring Vicky’s Needs
(12:00) Formulating a Plan with Nonviolent Communication
(27:12) Conclusion and Key Takeaways
3 Feb 2026
What If You Don’t Want to Reconcile, but Feel Like You’re Supposed To?
Join Dr. Emily Taylor as she coaches Clay who is estranged from his sister and ambivalent about reconciling. Like Clay, you may have conflicts that you don’t feel motivated to resolve, but also feel a little guilty about that. “I know I should want to fix this,” says Clay. Dr. Emily helps him explore the reasons for his indifference and assess whether it’s something he wants to honor or ignore. Sometimes indifference toward a conflict is healthy self-regulation. But sometimes it’s rooted in unhealthy avoidance.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to:
- Sort out your internal conflict (what you want vs. what you think you should want)
- Identify healthy vs. unhealthy indifference
- Create a framework for reengaging with estranged loved ones
Let us know how these strategies work in your own life! Email Dr. Emily at conflictcoach@byu.edu or connect with her on social media: @conflictcoachwithdremily
(0:00) Introduction to Conflict Coach
(0:53) Introducing Clay’s Estrangement
(3:50) Clay’s Internal Conflict: Indifference vs. Reconciliation
(10:59) Exploring Healthy and Unhealthy Indifference
(18:58) Creating a Framework for Reengagement
(23:03) Conclusion and Key Takeaways
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