I got another chance to sit down with entertainment and trial lawyer, Hillary Johns, for an insightful discussion on a topic that touches everyone: the legalities of […]
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EP320 Beneath the Armor, With Dr. Bernadette Atanga
I recently had the distinct pleasure of welcoming back Dr. Bernadette Atanga to discuss her powerful new book, Beneath the Armor: Eight Practical Strategies for Men to Embrace […]
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EP313 – Demystifying the World of Government Contracting with Chelsea Meggitt of Collaborative Compositions
Have you ever wondered how government works with small businesses when the government is the customer in need of contractors to do certain jobs? We’re aware government […]
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EP312: Better Together: Navigating Co-Parenting with Lisa Erickson
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Lisa Erickson, a licensed clinical social worker and therapist from Empowering Parents in Kansas City (epkc.org), based in […]
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EP300 PART 1 Create Your Own Lawyer or Mediator Podcast
In this episode, I discuss the behind-the-scenes process of producing this podcast. I share the technical setup I uses, both in studio and when traveling, to ensure […]
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My Impressions – Attending the “3rd Congress International de toutes les Mediation,” Angers, France
The 3rd Annual Congress is taking place in Angers, France, from March 12-14. This is its 3rd gathering and one I chose to attend to develop my […]
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EP292 RISE: Lessons in Divorce from a Mom of Children with Special Needs, With Mary Ann Pano Hughes
Mary Ann Pano Hughes, of Special Family Transitions, a certified special needs divorce coach, shares her personal journey and expertise in supporting parents of children with special […]
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EP291 Breaking the Silence – Emotional Suppression in Professional Men & Conflict – Dr. Atanga
In Episode 291, Dr. Bernadette Atanga (Atangamd.com), an experienced physician and author, delves into the critical issue of emotional suppression among professional men. She emphasizes the importance […]
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EP269 Immigration Implications Post Election with Attorneys Chinwe Nwangwu & Shelle Simon
Attorneys Chinwe Nwangwu of DariaLawFirm.com and Shelle Simon of ShelleSimonLaw.com, and host Mac Pierre-Louis of MacPierreLouis.com discuss the potential changes to immigration policy under the incoming Trump […]
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EP268 Cross-Border Transactions With Federico Vasoli PART 1
Cross-Border Transactions: The Complexities Businesses Face In this episode, attorney Mac Pierre-Louis interviews Federico Vasoli, a member of the Committee of International Jurists, about the challenges of […]
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EP267 Global Conflict Update from Ukraine to Syria, with Attorney Andy Semotiuk
The video discusses the current global conflicts, focusing on the situations in Ukraine/Russia and Syria. Some of the main points include: The discussion highlights the complexity of […]
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EP263 America in Therapy 2 – Post Election Discussion with Phyllis Leavitt
The discussion centered around the themes explored in psychotherapist Phyllis Leavitt’s book, “America in Therapy,” and the application of psychological principles to address the polarization and divisiveness […]
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EP261 America in Therapy with Psychotherapist Phyllis Leavitt, MA
In this episode, attorney and mediator Mac Pierre-Louis hosts psychotherapist Phyllis Leavitt to discuss her work, including her new book, “America in Therapy: A New Approach to […]
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EP244 Witness Preparation in Family Court with Attorney Yasmin Kutty of KuttyLawFirm.com
Attorney Yasmin Kutty of the KuttyLawFirm.com stopped by to discuss with Mac Pierre-Louis (Macpierrelouis.com), Witness Preparation in Family Court. A Board Certified Family Law Attorney with 2 […]
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Benefits of An Organizational Ombuds With Dr. Neil Katz
Dr. Barbara Manousso of https://manousso.us and her guest Dr. Neil Katz of https://neilkatzconsulting.com speak with Mac Pierre-Louis & Natalia Olowska-Czajka of https://olowskapierre.com about the ombuds and their […]
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From Discord to Harmony: Making Your Workplace Hum With Dr. LaVena Wilkin
Hosts: Mac-Arthur Pierre-Louis & Natalia Olowska-Czajka of https://olowskapierre.com Co-Hosts: Dr. Barbara Manousso of https://manousso.us Guest: Dr. LaVena Wilkins of https://peacefromconflict.com/ Watch YouTube Podcast: https://youtu.be/dSzmW-0-6E4 Listen to Audio […]
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Pros & Cons of Arbitration with Federico Vasoli
Listen to Audio Podcast: https://anchor.fm/lawyersmediators/episodes/Pros–Cons-of-Arbitration-with-Federico-Vasoli-e1oii62 Podcast Hosts: Mac & Natalia ~ https://OlowskaPierre.com Contributing Guest Federico Vasoli ~ https://dmtvglobal.com/ Watch here YouTube: https://youtu.be/jQpQzASNUN0
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Listen to Audio Podcast: https://anchor.fm/lawyersmediators/episodes/Tips-By-Mediator–Friend-Traci-Ahart-e1oifab Podcast Hosts: Mac & Natalia ~ https://OlowskaPierre.com Contributing Guests: {1} Traci L. Ahart ~ https://hellonheelsmediation.com {2} Fran Brochstein ~ https://familylaw4u.com Watch here […]
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Mediation as a Life-Saving Experience: A Conversation with Traci L. Ahart
Podcast Hosts: Mac & Natalia of https://OlowskaPierre.com Contributing Guest: Traci L. Ahart of https://hellonheelsmediation.com LINKS: {1} https://www.facebook.com/traci.l.ahart {2} https://wanderingsoulsmedia.pic-time.com/-hohannualluncheon2022/gallery Listen to Podcast: https://anchor.fm/lawyersmediators/episodes/Mediation-as-a-Life-Saving-Experience-A-Conversation-with-Traci-L–Ahart-e1o7tke Watch here on YouTube: […]
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#MeToo Movement 5 Years Later. Did It Fail?
Although the phrase “MeToo” was created in 2006 by activist Tarana Burke, it didn’t become apart of America’s vocabulary until 2017 when actress Alyssa Milano encouraged those […]
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Drafting the Arbitration Clause to Help Resolve Conflicts
Federico Vasoli of https://dmtvglobal.com speaks with Natalia and Mac of https://OlowskaPierre.com about the fundamentals of the Arbitration Clause and what to take into account when drafting it […]
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The Modern Workforce – A Mediator’s Conversation with Business Guru Hank Moore
Dr. Barbara Manousso’s (http://manousso.us) featured guest Hank Moore (http://HankMoore.com) discusses The Modern Workforce with Mac Pierre-Louis & Natalia Olowska-Czajka of https://olowskapierre.com Hank Moore starts us off discussing […]
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Things Judges Consider in Child Support Cases
Fran Brochstein of https://www.familylaw4u.com joined Natalia Olowska-Czajka and Mac Pierre-Louis of https://olowskapierre.com to discuss top things judges consider in child support cases. {1} Foundationally there are three […]
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Can You Agree to No Child Support in Family Mediations
Tye Bourdony of https://cplspa.com with Natalia Olowska-Czajka and Mac Pierre-Louis of https://olowskapierre.com illustrate how mediation addresses a question so commonly asked by handfuls of many parents, “Can […]
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The Different Ways Mediations Can End With Tye Bourdony
Tye Bourdony of https://cplspa.com with Natalia Olowska-Czajka and Mac Pierre-Louis of https://olowskapierre.com discuss how mediations can end; providing examples of the most common scenarios: Watch here on […]
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How to Protect Children in Family Battles With Monica Perkowska
Child psychologist and Author Monika Perkowska of the SAFE RELATIONSHIP™ method discusses with Mac & Natalia of olowskapierre.com about the most common mistakes parents make amidst family […]
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Community Stewardship – A Mediator’s Conversation with Business Guru Hank Moore
Dr. Barbara Manousso’s (http://manousso.us) guest Hank Moore (http://HankMoore.com) opens up his treasure trove of time-tested principles on community stewardship. Definitely noteworthy material for Mediators everywhere to adopt. […]
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Tips for Avoiding Conflicts Before DNA Results Come Out
Angela Miller of MediationNikan.com in conversation with Mac and Natalia of OlowskaPierre.com discussing a trending topic of what to do when you receive a genetic test revealing […]
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What is Peer Mediation with Chijioke Ibeku
Chijioke Ibeku (to be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chijioke-ibeku-631947192/) is talking with Mac and Natalia of OlowskaPierre.com on peer mediation in Nigeria and Africa in general. He is showing […]
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Cannabis Mediation Basics with Joseph George
Joseph George “Matrix” of GeorgeandGeorgeADR.com in conversation with Mac and Natalia of OlowskaPierre.com about a newly developing mediation practice in the cannabis field. Joseph is explaining what […]
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Book Review Part 1 Negotiation Mythbusters with Sylvia Mayer
Sylvia Mayer of https://smayerlaw.com/ joins Mac Pierre-Louis and Natalia Olowska-Czajka of https://olowskapierre.com/ to challenge the concept of trust in mediation and redefine it. What if this trust […]
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Mediating Handgun Issues in Child Custody Cases With Fran Brochstein
Gun safety is a big topic right now after a wave of mass-shootings. The topic of guns often comes up in family law mediations. Have a listen […]
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Mediation in Property Management With Chijioke Ibeku
Chijioke Ibeku, an author, mediator, and conflict resolution trainer based in Abuja, Nigeria, tells us about how he combined his professional career as a lawyer with the […]
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When Conflict Contributes to Suicide with Brett Lovett
Brett Lovett of FamilyReconcile.com dialogued with Mac & Natalia on InstantMediations how suicide intersects with conflicts that stem from relational disconnections. The conversation covers the topic of […]
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EPISODE 138 Conflict Resolution Book Review Part 2 “Pre-Suasion” with Sylvia Mayer
Sylvia Mayer of https://smayerlaw.com/ joins Mac Pierre-Louis and Natalia Olowska-Czajka of https://olowskapierre.com/ to continue to discuss Robert Cialdini’s Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vZR2wiuKR1M Highlighted Quote […]
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Mediating Workplace Conflicts With Mediator Joseph George
Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/oR7aWkPPSJI Snippet of Illuminating Podcast with Mediator Joseph “Matrix” George: … Poor management style: somebody may not like the way their manager manages […]
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The Dance of Opposites with Dr. Kenneth Cloke
Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/t_wzs7yy1rs
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Resolving Conflicts at Work With Dr. Kenneth Cloke
Resolving conflicts at work with Dr. Kenneth Cloke, was our recent episode on the IM Podcast. It was done as part of the series, Titans of Mediations, […]
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Technology Solutions for Ukrainian Refugees With Jeff Aresty
Attorney Jeffrey Aresty of the InternetBar joined Mac and Natalia of OlowskaPierre.com to discuss ways to make technology work for justice for Ukrainian refugees
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This Week On InstantMediations Podcast June 9, 2022
We got a chance to discuss with Mediator Fran Brochstein her thoughts on the Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard Jury Trial. Listen here: Mediator Tye Bourdony stopped […]
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Reframing As A Way To Change Parties’ Perspectives At Mediation
Helping parties see problems and solutions differently is the heart of reframing. In this conversation, seasoned mediator trainer Tye Bourdony of CPLSPA.com joined with Mac and Natalia of OlowskaPierre.com […]
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Mediator Leadership Qualities
A conversation between Tye Bourdony of CPLSPA.com and Mac and Natalia of OlowskaPierre.com on the leadership qualities of mediators, many of which only come with experience. Check out the conversation […]
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Virtual Courts In A Post COVID World
Natalia, Co-Owner of InstantMediations.com and lawyer and mediator at OlowskaPierre.com, attended the AIJUDEFA Conference in Seville, Spain, where she was a panelist discussing virtual courts post pandemic. […]
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Mediators Thoughts On The Johnny Depp v. Amber Defamation
Recorded before the Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard case gets resolved, Fran Brochstein of https://www.familylaw4u.com joined Mac and Natalia of OlowskaPierre.com to discuss some of the hot topics […]
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Family Reconciliation after the DNA Genetic testing
Brett Lovett joined Angela Miller’s Mediation Nikan Podcast Series to discuss solutions to conflicts after discovering DNA results within the family. Watch videocast here: https://youtu.be/siY0kCv4qbc
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Avoiding Legal Conflict When Appointing & Removing Corporate Officers
Choosing the right people for mandatory as well as optional roles in companies is a crucial decision. Removing them may result in damages and conflicts sometimes also […]
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Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade – A Book Review With Bankruptcy Mediator Sylvia Mayer
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XkqBs5HpLSc Sylvia Mayer of https://smayerlaw.com/ joins Mac Pierre-Louis and Natalia Olowska-Czajka of https://olowskapierre.com/ to discuss Robert Cialdini’s Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade. Sylvia is an […]
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DE-ESCALATE: How to Calm An ANGRY Person in 90 Seconds or Less
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FzDQYVc_dtI
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Similarities Between Family Divorces & Business Divorces With Sylvia Mayer
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UKZB0bWBvFQ Sylvia Mayer of https://smayerlaw.com/ joins Mac Pierre-Louis and Natalia Olowska-Czajka of https://olowskapierre.com/ to explore the differences and similarities between mediating family divorces (when a couple separate and […]
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Crystall Ball – Predictions about Bankruptcy Mediation with Sylvia Mayer
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pHW2J-4YXdk Sylvia Mayer of https://smayerlaw.com/ joins Mac Pierre-Louis and Natalia Olowska-Czajka of https://olowskapierre.com/ to look into the crystal ball and predict the direction of […]
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The 3 Biggest Mistakes Mediators Make in Marketing
Watch YouTube Video here: https://youtu.be/Z4OeoKosask
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Sex, Politics, & Religion At the Office The New Competitive Advantage With Doug Noll
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GeGQPiWszac
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Mediating Conflicts Between Relatives After DNA Testing Results
Mediator Angela Miller of MediationNikan.com, a conflict resolution expert who handles military family disputes and family conflicts stemming from genetic testing results, shares parts of her story […]
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Employment Discrimination Mediation and How Covid Changed Its Dynamics With Marci Jordan
Marci Jordan, a mediator, conciliator and HR consultant at JordanHRConsultants.com joined with Mac and Natalia of OlowskaPierre.com to present the most important issues regarding conflict resolution in […]
Read moreThe Intersection of High Tech Stalking and Domestic Violence – With OurFamilyWizard.com
Kevin Dorsey of the OurFamilyWizard App (OurFamilyWizard.com) joined Natalia and Mac of OlowskaPierre.com in conversation about how technology is sometimes used to cause abuse in family cases. […]
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TITAN OF MEDIATION Dr. Habib Chamoun-Nicolas Part 3
In part 3 of his 3-part interview series, Dr. Habib Chamoun-Nicolas, renowned scholar and negotiations expert, appeared on Dr. Barbara Manousso’s podcast series alongside Mac and Natalia, […]
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The Need for More Mediation & Conciliation in Housing Discrimination Cases With Marci Jordan
Marci Jordan, a mediator, conciliator and HR consultant JordanHRConsultants.com, joined with Mac and Natalia of OlowskaPierre.com to present the important issues regarding conflict resolution in housing discrimination […]
Read moreThe OurFamilyWizard.com App – What It Can Do For You With Kevin Dorsey
Kevin Dorsey, of OurFamilyWizard.com joined with Natalia Olowska-Czajka and Mac Pierre-Louis to discuss what the app can do for parents, attorneys, judges, mediators, parenting coordinators, or amici. […]
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TITAN OF MEDIATION Dr. Habib Chamoun-Nicolas Part 2
In part 2 of his 3-part interview series, Dr. Habib Chamoun-Nicolas, renowned scholar and negotiations expert, appeared on Dr. Barbara Manousso’s podcast series alongside Mac and Natalia, […]
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Attorney-Mediators Discussing Things Judges Consider in Child Possession Cases
Fran Brochstein of FamilyLaw4u.com meets with Mac and Natalia of OlowskaPierre.com in Houston, in person, to do this video on things judges consider in the child possession […]
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“Exactly What to Say” A Book Review With Sylvia Mayer
What are some “magic words of mediation?” What words do you use to help parties think differently about their position or reflect on their opponent’s position a […]
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TITAN OF MEDIATION Dr. Habib Chamoun-Nicolas Part 1
In part 1 of his 3-part interview series, Dr. Habib Chamoun-Nicolas, renowned scholar and negotiations expert, appeared on Dr. Barbara Manousso’s podcast series alongside Mac and Natalia, […]
Read moreAnatomy of a Mediator Commercial; A Conversation with Mediator Joseph George
Joseph George of GeorgeandGeorgeADR.com, based in Jacksonville, Florida joins Mac Pierre-Louis and Natalia Olowska-Czajka, co-founders of InstantMediations.com to discuss video marketing of ADR practices. In this episode […]
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Conflict in Ukraine – Lessons Learned from Vietnam With Chuck Searcy
Chuck Searcy, Vietnam-based peacemaker and founder of Landmines.org.vn, joined Mediator-trainer author Thomas G. Giglione of Mediation.vn and Mac and Natalia to discuss lessons learned from the Vietnam […]
Read moreTITANS OF MEDIATION Dr. Bernie Mayer & Dr. Font-Guzman of “The Neutrality Trap”
Dr. Jaqueline Font-Guzman joined with Dr. Bernie Mayer upon invitation from Dr. Barbara Sunderland Manousso to talk with Mac-Arthur Pierre-Louis and Natalia Ołowska-Czajka of OlowskaPierre.com in PART […]
Read moreAttorney-Mediators Discussing Morality Clauses & Avoiding Conflicts When Dating After Divorce
Fran Brochstein of FamilyLaw4u.com joins Mac and Natalia of OlowskaPierre.com in Houston, in person, to do this video on morality clauses and avoiding conflicts when dating after […]
Read moreMediating Preference Actions in Bankruptcy Cases
Sylvia Mayer of smayerlaw.com joins Mac Pierre-Louis and Natalia Ołowska-Czajka of OlowskaPierre.com to talk about a very important bankruptcy issues, which can be mediated, namely the preference […]
Read moreConflict in Ukraine Day 14- A Polish Perspective
On the same evening that US Vice President Kamala Harris gave an address in Warsaw, Poland, addressing ways the United States was ready to help Ukrainian refugees […]
Read moreHowToMarketMyMediationPractice.com With Natalie Armstrong-Motin
Natalie Armstrong-Motin of HowToMarketMyMediationPractice.com joined Sylvia Mayer of Smayerlaw.com, and Mac & Natalia of OlowskaPierre.com, to talk mediator marketing strategies that really work and business basics of […]
Read moreTITAN OF MEDIATION Dr. Bernie Mayer
Dr. Bernie Mayer, professor emeritus of Dispute Resolution of The Werner Institute at Creighton University, spoke with Dr. Barbara Sunderland Manousso of Manousso.us, together with Mac-Arthur Pierre-Louis […]
Read moreAttorney-Mediators Discussing Can I Track My Children When They Visit the Other Parent
In this episode Fran Brochstein of FamilyLaw4u.com joins Mac and Natalia of OlowskaPierre.com and for the first time – physically together, in Houston, in person, to do […]
Read moreEPISODE 100! LIVE FROM #TAMconference2022 Keeping the Heart of Mediation with Dr. Manousso
Dr. Manousso of Manousso.us, fellow Instant Mediations podcaster on her series “Manousso Musing” got a chance to discuss something close to her heart, that is keeping keeping […]
Read moreTITAN OF MEDIATION: An Interview With Mediator Author Bill Eddy
Bill Eddy of HighConflictInstitute.com with Dr. Barbara Sunderland Manousso (manousso.us) together with Mac-Arthur Pierre-Louis and Natalia Ołowska-Czajka of olowskapierre.com speak about high conflict people and what characteristics […]
Read moreAre Mediators “Neutral”?
Professor Daniel Rainey of holisticsolutions.org in conversation with Mac and Natalia of olowskapierre.com about the trap of what neutrality of a mediator can be. Dan explains what […]
Read moreMediation and the Communication Model
Professor Daniel Rainey of HolisticSolutions.org in a dialogue with Mac and Natalia of olowskapierre.com presenting how communication process is being empowered in mediation, and especially when it […]
Read moreTITAN OF MEDIATION: A Conversation with Dr. Joseph Folger
Dr. Barbara Sunderland Manousso of manousso.us with her guest Dr. Joseph Folger of TransformativeMediation.org and Mac and Natalia of olowskapierre.com following the publishing of the novel “Memoir […]
Read moreAn Author Introduction & Book Review: Making Mediation Your Day Job with Dr. Tammy Lenski
Dr. Tammy Lenski (tammylenski.com), an author, a mediator and an entrepreneur is being interviewed by Mac and Natalia (olowskapierre.com) and Sylvia Mayer (smayerlaw.com). In this video podcast […]
Read moreMediating Haircuts, Piercings & Braces! Resolving Parental Disputes over Kids’ Bodies
A conversation between Tye Bourdony of CFMediationcenter.com and Mac and Natalia of OlowskaPierre.com on how to solve the conflicts resulting from different parental views on what can […]
Read moreDr. Gerald Monk-Mediator and Narrative Mediation Author
Mediator Dr. Barbara Sunderland Manousso of Manousso.us had guest colleague Dr. Gerald Monk (gmonk@sdsu.edu) on the podcast with Natalia and Mac of olowskapierre.com. Dr. Monk, one of […]
Read moreThings to Consider When Mediating 50/50 Custody PART 2
Fran Brochstein of FamilyLaw4U.com continued the discussion with InstantMediations’ Natalia and Mac of OlowskaPierre.com the truths and myths surrounding so-called 50-50 custody over children and dealing with […]
Read more3 Things to Worry About When Mediating Without Attorneys With Tye Bourdony
Listen to Tye Bourdony of Cfmediationcenter.com chat with InstantMediations’ Natalia and Mac of OlowskaPierre.com. Watch on YouTube or on Tye’s InstantMediations’ LawyersandMediators.org Channel page.
Read moreDialogue and Critical Race Theory – A Conversation on Communicating Better Over Racial Issues
Mediator and communications expert Daniel Rainey of Holistic Solutions, Inc. chatted with InstantMediations’ Natalia and Mac of OlowskaPierre.com to discuss dialoging over race issues in America. Listen […]
Read moreInvestments in Vietnam in 2022: Avoiding Legal Conflicts With Federico Vasoli
Federico Vasoli of Dmtvglobal.com joined Mac and Natalia of Olowskapierre.com to discuss Vietnam in the year 2022 in the context of avoiding the legal conflict. As Vietnam […]
Read moreWhat Does 50/50 Custody Mean to You? PART 1
Fran Brochstein of FamilyLaw4U.com chatted with InstantMediations’ Natalia and Mac of OlowskaPierre.com the truths and myths surrounding so-called 50-50 custody over children and dealing with it at […]
Read moreWhen the Unexpected Happens at Mediation (Crazy Stories PART 2)
Tye Bourdony of Cfmediationcenter.com chatted with InstantMediations’ Natalia and Mac of olowskapierre.com to discuss ways more unexpeted things that happen at mediation. Check out Part 1 here: […]
Read moreConflict Resulting from Traveling Restrictions & Immigration With Federico Vasoli
Federico Vasoli of Dmtvglobal.com joined Mac and Natalia of Olowskapierre.com to discuss what could be seen as trends in traveling restrictions and immigration and solutions, which were […]
Read moreParenting Coordinators and Solutions For High Conflict Parenting
Tye Bourdony of Cfmediationcenter.com chatted with InstantMediations’ Natalia and Mac of OlowskaPierre.com to discuss ways to address high-conflict co-parenting cases. For many reasons, some parents do not […]
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