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All Things Conflict

Who doesn"t have conflict in their lives? Whether at work, at home or somewhere out in the world we are all affected by conflict even when it is indirect. The impact of poorly managed conflict can devastate lives. With 30 years’ experience mediating conflict and training peacemakers, Maria has held people’s hearts through everything from workplace hostility, board room battles, belligerent teenagers, separated parents at loggerheads to neighbours at war, street gang rivalries, threats to life and

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13:50

What Does It Feel Like to Be Led by You? Unlocking...

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2026/10/06

What do people say about your leadership when you are not in the room? In this reflective episode of All Things Conflict, host Maria Arpa explores the core question that sparked her 30-year career in communication and conflict resolution: What is it like to be led by you? Maria synthesizes three decades of frontline work across social housing, high-security prisons, troubled schools, and corporate environments. She explains how unaddressed tensions naturally turn into disputes when systems lose

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7:49

Justice Redesigned: What 49 Episodes Taught Us About...

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2026/09/29

In this series finale of Justice Redesigned on All Things Conflict, host Maria Arpa looks back on an incredible journey spanning nearly 50 episodes dedicated to examining, questioning, and re-envisioning the modern justice system. What began as an open-ended exploration became an intimate masterclass featuring defense lawyers, former heads of the Crown Prosecution Service, third-sector leaders, child abuse survivors, and individuals with lived experience of incarceration. Maria synthesizes the

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14:44

If you had the keys to the Ministry of Justice and...

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2026/09/22

In this final, roundup episode of the Justice Redesigned series on All Things Conflict, host Maria Arpa poses a single, transformative question to a panel of expert podcast guests: "If you had the keys to the Ministry of Justice and could make one immediate change, what would it be?"The responses offer a multi-perspective blueprint for overhaul and reform across the legal and penal landscapes. Guests tackle critical issues including dedicated funding for legal defense and future judges,

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44:37

Surviving Childhood Violence: Corruption, Trauma, and...

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2026/09/15

In this deeply moving episode of All Things Conflict, Maria Arpa is joined by Luke Appleyard for an unvarnished conversation on what happens when child victims of domestic abuse are left without safety, support, or a voice. Luke shares his raw, lived experience of witnessing horrific domestic violence as a child, fleeing with his mother to a safe house, and the terrifying reality of being tracked down when corrupt local networks and police connections protected his abuser. He breaks down the

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28:13

If you had the keys to the Ministry of Justice and...

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2026/09/08

In this roundup episode of the Justice Redesigned series on All Things Conflict, host Maria Arpa poses one transformative question to a panel of expert podcast guests: "If you had the keys to the Ministry of Justice and could make one immediate change, what would it be?"The responses offer an unvarnished, multi-perspective masterclass on fixing a broken justice system. From defence solicitors advocating for an immediate public-interest amnesty to clear massive court backlogs, to former

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23:24

Rethinking Trauma: Unhealed Wounds, Systemic...

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2026/09/01

In this thought-provoking episode of All Things Conflict, host Maria Arpa challenges mainstream assumptions surrounding "trauma-informed practice". Moving past buzzwords and medicalized labels, Maria introduces a deeper framework: viewing trauma not as a fixed identity, but as a series of unhealed wounds and emotional responses that shape how we navigate the world.Maria questions the very concept of human "personality," proposing that what we consider personality traits are often protective masks

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Beyond Uniforms and Labels: Humanising Conflict...

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2026/08/25

In this episode of All Things Conflict, host Maria Arpa sits down with Lee Middleton, a former prison officer who spent 17 years at HMP Dartmoor. Lee served as the key internal coordinator for the Peaceful Solutions Dialogue Roadmap (DRM) project, which ran inside Dartmoor Prison.Maria and Lee explore what happens when you break down traditional institutional barriers and train prison officers and incarcerated individuals side-by-side. Lee candidly shares how human connection, active listening,

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23:01

Why Every System We Trust Is Actively Failing Us

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2026/08/18

In this compelling solo episode of All Things Conflict, host Maria Arpa takes a hard, critical look at why our core societal institutions—from the NHS and state education to the penal system, healthcare networks, and modern workplaces—are systematically failing us. Instead of serving as engines of resolution, these systems frequently generate public harm, widespread dissatisfaction, and toxic environments for both service users and frontline workers.Maria dissects the fundamental gap between

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17:46

The Role of the Mediator SPECIAL – with David Ellis

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2026/08/11

In this insightful episode of All Things Conflict, Maria Arpa welcomes back her husband and seasoned mediator, David Ellis. Together, they explore the deep internal mechanics of conflict resolution, the hidden power of mediator self-care, and why extensive pre-mediation preparation is the ultimate key to success. David shares vulnerable, real-world stories from the frontlines of mediation—from investing unpaid hours into building rapport to halting a case when triggering dynamics surfaced. The

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53:51

Beyond "Stranger Danger": Reexamining Safeguarding,...

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2026/08/04

In this deeply critical and sensitive episode of All Things Conflict, host Maria Arpa is joined by investigative journalist and author Alex Renton. Drawing from both his extensive research and his personal lived experience as a survivor of child sexual abuse at a private boarding school, Alex offers an unvarnished look at how society fails to keep children safe—and what must change to fix it. Together, Maria and Alex dismantle the widespread myth of "stranger danger," revealing that over 50% of

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Maria Arpa’s Giraffe Language Secret: How to navigate...

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2026/07/28

In this special segment of All Things Conflict, Maria Arpa opens up about the secret framework behind her calm delivery and mindful communication style: Giraffe Language. Maria explains why the giraffe serves as the ultimate symbol for de-escalation—possessing the largest heart of any land mammal and a tall neck that allows it to see the bigger picture. By learning to put on your "giraffe ears," you can train yourself to listen to others through a loving lens, transforming how you navigate

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32:23

Beyond Activism: Practical Legal Disruption and...

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2026/07/21

In this powerhouse episode of All Things Conflict - Justice Redesigned, Maria Arpa sits down with the ultimate "legal disrupter," Courtney Teasley. With over 20 years of experience navigating the front lines of the American criminal defense network, Courtney realized that a critical, foundational education was completely missing for the general public—leaving individuals to frantically learn how the legal system works on the fly only after being arrested. Together, Maria and Courtney expose how

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60:36

Beyond Containment: Relationships, Radical...

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2026/07/14

In this episode of All Things Conflict - Justice Redesigned, Maria Arpa sits down with Paul Hamilton, a principal lecturer in criminology at Nottingham Trent University, to dissect the critical structural cracks inside our criminal justice system. Drawing from his 15 years of academic research and teaching, Paul exposes why our current penal model is fundamentally failing both incarcerated individuals and the taxpayer. Together, they challenge the deeply hardwired societal myth that harsh,

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41:14

The Relational Field of Grief: Unsilencing Taboos...

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2026/07/07

In this deeply moving episode of All Things Conflict - Justice Redesigned, Maria Arpa sits down with Rachel Clara Reed, an independent documentary filmmaker turned accredited death doula and conflict facilitator. Rachel Clara Reed shares her organic path into this tender space, sparked by the sudden loss of her father when she was 18 and the isolating cultural silence that followed in its aftermath. Together, Rachel Clara Reed and Maria dissect how the most natural human transitions—birth and

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68:14

The Billable Hours Lie: How Law Firms Trap Clients...

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2026/06/30

In this episode of All Things Conflict - Justice Redesigned, Maria sits down with Dr. Hussayn Salem, a modern polymath who successfully transitioned from a career in clinical science and stem cell gene therapy into contract law, tech entrepreneurship, and accredited dispute resolution. Hussayn opens up about his remarkable underdog journey growing up on a rough council estate in Leicester, where he faced overt systemic racism—from school careers advisors attempting to steer him into working in a

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60:40

Guarding the Line: Systemic Cracks, Care-Experienced...

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2026/06/23

In this episode of All Things Conflict - Justice Redesigned, Maria sits down for a deeply insightful conversation with Sir Max Hill KC, former Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and head of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for England and Wales. With nearly 40 years of experience on both sides of the courtroom, Sir Max offers an unparalleled insider perspective on where our legal system succeeds, where it is cracking under pressure, and what it truly takes to deliver justice. Sir Max

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41:49

How to Resolve Conflict Properly: Lessons From...

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2026/06/17

Most conflicts never actually get resolved, they just go quiet until they resurface somewhere else. Philosopher Paul Baker returns for his fourth conversation with host Maria Arpa to unpack his developing theory of systemic win, built around a simple but powerful order: address what's worse before chasing what's better. Drawing on examples from couples therapy, prison work and restorative justice practice, Paul and Maria explore why a neutral third party who cares about the whole system can

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63:23

Is Jeremy Bamber Innocent? The Innocence campaign...

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2026/06/09

What if the one fact that could prove a man's innocence was buried for decades? At 6:09am on the morning of the White House Farm killings, a 999 call was made from inside the house — while Jeremy Bamber stood outside surrounded by armed police. After 41 years in prison, that detail may finally matter. In this episode of All Things Conflict, Maria Arpa is joined by innocence campaigner Phillip Walker and former broadcast journalist and ex-BT 999 operator Michael Watkins to examine the evidence

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52:04

Breaking the Silence: The Reality of the UK Care System

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2026/06/02

Growing up in the care system shouldn't mean facing a lifetime of systemic hurdles, yet the narrative for care leavers hasn't changed in decades. This deeply moving conversation dives into the raw realities of childhood trauma, institutional failures, and the exhaustion of constantly fighting rigid systems that prefer scrutiny over support. From navigating residential care unprepared at twelve to surviving abusive relationships and fighting private family courts, this journey exposes the dark side

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40:27

The Crime of Punishment: Why Retaliation Fails and...

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2026/05/26

In this thought-provoking episode of All Things Conflict, Maria Arpa welcomes back Robin Shohet, a leading expert on supervision in the helping professions, to explore the deep-seated societal urge to punish. They deconstruct why we are so invested in punitive systems that we know, pragmatically, do not work. The conversation moves from the "short, sharp shock" of the criminal justice system to the personal "urge to punish" in our own relationships. Robin and Maria explore how the addiction to

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