Tough Call Mediation Podcast

09/24/2024

Really interesting episode on an interesting podcast. Thanks for the share!

Our minds often fool us into thinking we disagree with people more than is actually true. Dr Laurie Santos and Dr Jamil Zaki look at ways we can tame this misconception and get on with people who think a little differently to us.

09/09/2024

Another AITA? Why not! Write to us at [email protected] if you or someone you know has a great issue to share. This is quite possibly the juiciest and most intense AITA yet! We want o hear your opinions! Dale and CT look deep into a potential toxic friendship and an accusation of "SWF" -....

09/02/2024

CT sits down and talks with one of her mentors and friends, Karen Smith, a fellow paralegal and Mediator. Karen shares how she got into Mediation and legal services, and was persuaded to get into Social services first. She speaks on her experience in high risk domestic reports, human trafficking res...

08/26/2024

Today we announce something a little different: a mock mediation. Mediators in training get to practice these in preparation for mediation. CT invites her firm partners, Jasvir Bhatti and Daniel Reuven-Ezekiel Côté-Ryshpan. Stay tuned for more mock mediations, and let us know what you think! Welco...

08/12/2024

This week on our new AITA episode, we talk about two disputes: one between a wealthy podcaster and old friends; the next about an employee facing a dilemma around food being taken from a delivery business. Welcome to Tough Call: A Mediation Podcast ©. This podcast was produced and sponsored by Ehle...

08/05/2024

CT and Dale sit down with Khary Small, a mediator who specializes in Landlord Tenant disputes. The current situation in Ontario has created a serious backlog at the LTB. Filing forms with the Tribunal and expecting a quick resolution is not available... This is why private mediation can be a much mo...

08/02/2024

We recently managed to recommend to prospective clients of Ehler Ryshpan Bhatti Mediation and Legal Services, LLP and to potential clients for Mike MacConnell of Reflective Mediation our episode back in May:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2VY5uiX3vI4WqTBr85E1Ze?si=bff691c5dac44fda

We really enjoyed chatting with Mike about his book, some challenges mediators face with couples, the internal benefits of finding some outlet (therapy, yoga, meditation ,etc) to prepare for mediation.

We also hype his book, which you can buy here:
https://www.reflectivemediation.ca/yoga-of-divorce-mike-macconnell/the-yoga-of-divorce

Tell us what you thought of this episode, and send us your stories. We want to hear from you.

07/29/2024

Excellent resource

New York Peace Institute is hosting a FREE 3-day Community Building Circles Training for DOE Educators in partnership with New York State Department of Education. We are thrilled to be able to offer this amazing opportunity to DOE educators in New York City. We will be facilitating the trainings on August 5-7 and 12-14 in Brooklyn and Harlem.

Please share widely and apply at the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeaspTjdWG-BA45k_HvHy40PxPXZED37cFA21WbTbk3EuNpBA/viewform

We can't wait to see you there.

07/29/2024

CT and Dale discuss ideas around elder mediation, but also introduce a book club! CT offers up titles for both mediators and any person interested in delving into mediation (fiction and non-fiction). Listeners - tell us about your ideas around Self-File Wills or when it's good to make end of life pl...

07/22/2024

Hey listeners! What songs facilitate a calm reflective mood for you? What helps with de-stressing? Do you need music to bring up up energetically to prepare you for a stressful situation? What artists do you resonate with? This week we tackle mediation and music! This week CT and Dale cover songs of...