The Conflict Doctor

Dr. Rebecca Nicholson•www.drrebeccanicholson.com

Conflict occurs at all levels – mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical – because we are affected by what goes on around us. I’m Dr. Rebecca Nicholson, a conflict resolution expert. I have a PhD in Conflict Analysis and Resolution. I’ve published 3 books on conflict, and I work with individuals, businesses, and organizations to resolve conflict. I have worked in human trafficking, child solder reintegration, and sustainable development. I began my career in politics, and educate people about spiritual experiences. I see conflict from many vantage points. Join me as I guide people through their conflict, and for conversations with world-renowned guest speakers about conflict related to race, sex, money, spirituality, gender, war, family, politics, and workplace issues -and all the other confrontations we dread having, but desperately need to face. Stop being lost in the fog of conflict! Learn how to recognize conflict, organize it, and take control how you show up in your life and relationships.

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Episodes

Spooks, Suicide, & Spirituality: A Green Beret’s Inner Conflict

In this deeply personal episode of The Conflict Doctor Podcast , host Dr. Rebecca Nicholson explores one of the most challenging topics we face: navigating the shadows of suicidal thoughts and finding the strength to move forward, one day at a time. Joining Dr. Nicholson is Dave Fielding, a former U.S. spy and Green Beret whose extraordinary career brought him face-to-face with danger and adversity. Yet, his most harrowing battles were fought within. Dave opens up about his experience living und...

Sep 25, 2024•47 min•Season 2Ep. 2

SEALs, Suicide, and Service: Beyond the Brotherhood

SEALs, Suicide, and Service: Beyond the Brotherhood Jimmy May is a retired Navy SEAL Commander with over 22 years of distinguished service. In this episode, Commander May explores the unique journey Navy SEALs undertake as they transition from military life to the civilian world. To address the high rate of suicide among Navy SEALs transitioning to civicial life, May created a nonprofit called Beyond the Brotherhood, that offers personalized career guidance, mentorship, and a focus on purpose be...

Sep 16, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 1

The Psychosocial Impacts of Whistleblower Retaliation

The Psychosocial Impact of Whistleblower Retaliation What happens when a person uncovers wrongdoing in an organization? Join me with guest Jackie Garrick as we discuss the realities of what whistleblowers face -Devaluing, Marginalization, Shunning, Gaslighting, Mobbing, Double Binding, Blacklisting, Accusations, Threats, Violence, and expensive court cases that drag out for a decade. Learn how one woman is uniting a global network of Whistleblowers to harness their collective wisdom and strength...

Sep 04, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Psychics, Schizophrenics & Research Studies: Does Hearing Voices Make You Crazy?

Psychics, Schizophrenics & Research studies: Does Hearing Voices Make You Crazy? Psychiatrists at Yale University developed an international research project aimed at understanding atypical perceptual experiences: such as hearing, seeing, and feeling things that others might not be. The Yale COPE Project studied people who hear voices (auditory hallucinations) and see things (visual hallucinations) - those with and without a mental health diagnosis. They wanted to learn - from those who have...

Feb 09, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Amnesty, War Crimes & Cartel NGOs: The War in Ukraine

Episode 2: Amnesty, War Crimes & Cartel NGOs: The War in Ukraine What is life like in a war zone? This episode explores what is happening on the ground in Ukraine: the war crimes, and the essentially nonexistent humanitarian response, and the systems that keep it all in place. We critique the recent report published by Amnesty International, and we explore the concept of misapplied neutrality. Richard also talks about the human toll - the injury and trauma - and what people can do to help. A...

Sep 23, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Arms Dealers, Ancestors, and Trauma Healing: The Traditional Liberian Mourning Feast

Episode 1: Arms Dealers, Ancestors, and Trauma Healing: The Traditional Liberian Mourning Feast The Liberian Civil War lasted for 14 years. Arms dealers, warlords, and those vying for power terrorized the population and wreaked havoc on the political, ecological, social, and spiritual infrastructure. In this episode, Liberian Elder Bill Saa discusses how the war devastated the land and traumatized the people. He also talks about post war peacebuilding through the traditional Liberian Mourning Fe...

Sep 13, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Trailer

Conflict…You know you have it. Sex, politics, war, money, gender, social dominance, relationships, work, family, race: All the conversations we dread, but desperately need to have. Who you are. matters in the world. So, we look at the complicated intersections of identity and conflict: What are the top five stressors in your life, this week? How do you make peace with you brother’s murderer? Is it crazy to look through your partner’s phone if you think they’re cheating? What happens when your fa...

Aug 23, 2022•1 min

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