# Managing Difficult Conversations When Stuck in the Middle of Other People's Conflicts

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Podcast: [Conflict Skills](https://stenobird.com/podcast/conflict-skills-5984529)
Published: 2026-01-21T03:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of the Conflict Skills Podcast, host Simon Goode is joined by Helen Jarvis to discuss "accidental mediator" scenarios, where people find themselves stuck in the middle of others' conflicts. They explore three case studies—from a heated argument at a children's soccer match, to neighborhood disputes, to tensions among school canteen volunteers—offering practical strategies for deciding when and how to engage. Throughout the conversation, both emphasize the importance of curiosi...

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