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The Mindful Show

The Mindful Show

Hosted by Max Bevilacqua

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Episodes

16

Latest episode

Apr 2026

Language

EN

About the show

Mindful's variety show to demystify and elevate what it means to "negotiate."

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16 recent
April 1, 20261 hr 1 min

The Art of Impasse-Breaking in Mediation with David Hoffman

David Hoffman, founding member of Boston Law Collaborative and author of his new book "The Art of Impasse-Breaking in Mediation", shares his expertise on mediation, conflict resolution, and the transformative power of understanding parts within individuals. Discover practical tools, ethical considerations, and inspiring stories that highlight how mediation can heal and create lasting change.

April 4, 20251 hr 19 min

"We Belong to the Words We've Both Fallen Under": Linguistic Determinism, Sci-Fi, Sex, and Shame

In an attempt to explain their paths to the field of conflict & communication and the ways they walk it, Max and Colleen discuss: Expectations and Obligations in Relationship Linguistic Determinism and Pat Benatar (Internal) Family Systems and SciFi Movies Negotiating with intrusive thoughts Working with military, law firms, and schools Sending symphonies into conflict zones Wargs in Game of Thrones Trauma, Shame, and Social Supportyths

March 31, 20251 hr 2 min

"Don't Catch the Crisis": Jazz and Crisis Negotiations with Andy Prisco

If the musician plays the instrument, the negotiator plays the Self. Two crisis negotiation consigliari riff on developing real negotiation skills and making them accessible in the highest stakes arenas. Andy makes the important distinction between skillful attributes instead and the concatenation of statements. He does so while integrating blues guitar to the delight of the host.

August 13, 20241 hr 4 min

Difficult Conversations with Sheila Heen

Author of "Difficult Conversations" and "Thanks for the Feedback", Founder of Triad Consulting Group Professor of Practice at Harvard Law School, Sheila Heen joins Max and Colleen on the Mindful Negotiating show.

July 25, 202458 min

Detecting Lies with Ft. Melissa Fortunate, former FBI Crisis Negotiator

Max and Colleen are joined by Mindful Negotiating's Director of Incident Response and former FBI hostage negotiator, Melissa Fortunato to discuss deception and lies.

June 15, 20241 hr 5 min

Toxic Polarization and the way out with Dr. Peter Coleman

Columbia University Professor, Dr. Peter Coleman joins Max and Colleen on the Mindful Negotiating Podcast to discuss Toxic Polarization and The Way Out. Dr. Peter Coleman is Professor of Psychology and Education, Director of the Morton Deutsch International Center for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution (MD-ICCCR); Co-Director, Advanced Consortium for Cooperation, Conflict, and Complexity (AC4), The Earth Institute at Columbia University

March 22, 20241 hr 28 min

Unlearning Silence with Elaine Lin Hering

Elaine Lin Hering joins Max and Colleen to discuss her new book, Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully.

February 21, 20241 hr 24 min

The Value of Trust feat. Keld Jensen

Keld Jensen discusses the Value of Trust with Colleen Tolan PhD and Max Bevilacqua

June 12, 202258 min

Ep 7: Negotiation and Family Systems with Jody Scheier MSW, LICSW, BCD

We welcome Jody Scheier MSW, LICSW, BCD, an early collaborator of Roger Fisher's in developing the Interpersonal Skills Exercise (IPS), Professor at Lesley University, gifted professor and therapist.

May 2, 202254 min

Ep 6: Mediating with Professor/Attorney Sam Ardery

Today we are joined by Professor/Attorney Sam Ardery, who had no intention of becoming a mediator when he took mediation training in law school. Over 4,000 cases later, authoring a book, and holding a faculty position at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law, Sam shares his trademark wisdom and candor about what it takes to be a successful mediator and negotiator.

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