{"podcast":{"title":"The Legal Podcast Network","slug":"the-legal-podcast-network-6936259","podcast_index_feed_id":6936259,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/thelegalpodcastnetwork/feed.xml","website_url":"https://thelegalpodcastnetwork.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/18025935/Instagram_Header_Main_Logo-01_5yq5ue.jpg","author":"The Legal Podcast Network (LPN)","episode_count":100,"summary":"From navigating custody battles to breaking down stereotypes, ’Advocating for Dads’ equips listeners with valuable insights and resources to support fathers in their journey to be actively involved in their children’s lives. Whether you’re a father, a co-parent, or simply interested in promoting equality in parenting, this podcast offers a compelling blend of information, inspiration, and advocacy. Join us on ’Advocating for Dads’ as we champion the rights and roles of fathers everywhere, one episode at a time.","last_synced_at":"2026-08-01T08:20:22.996600+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-legal-podcast-network-6936259"},"episode":{"title":"Why Smart People Struggle in Difficult Conversations","slug":"why-smart-people-struggle-in-difficult-conversations","published_at":"2026-07-16T15:18:18+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-legal-podcast-network-6936259/why-smart-people-struggle-in-difficult-conversations","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-legal-podcast-network-6936259","url":"https://thelegalpodcastnetwork.podbean.com/e/why-smart-people-struggle-in-difficult-conversations/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ji2jhi5ekh9sghit/Megan_Smith_Full_EP_390dno.mp3","summary":"In this episode of The Empathic Edge, hosts Megan Smith and Sean O’Connor delve into the complexities of why intelligent and capable individuals often struggle with difficult conversations. Megan, an attorney and negotiation expert, explains that the disconnect arises because intellectual skills don’t always translate to real-time communication. The episode explores how high-stakes situations can trigger survival responses, shifting focus away from empathy and decision-making. Megan discusses common communication pitfalls such as overtalking and position-locking, and emphasizes the importance of emotional regulation and self-assessment. Listeners will gain insights into improving their communication skills through deliberate practice and emotional awareness, ultimately enhancing their ability to handle challenging interactions effectively.","meta_description":"In this episode of The Empathic Edge, hosts Megan Smith and Sean O’Connor delve into the complexities of why intelligent and capable individuals often str…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1031,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-legal-podcast-network-6936259/episodes/why-smart-people-struggle-in-difficult-conversations/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-legal-podcast-network-6936259/why-smart-people-struggle-in-difficult-conversations.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}