This episode is dedicated to my sober guys, gals and theys! It's a hard journey but an empowering one. I'm proud of you.

Welcome to the Human Experience is a culture, lifestyle, and self-development podcast for 20-somethings who are just doing their best and figuring it out as they go. The host, Megan Thomas, is a 27-year-old content creator who has experienced a lot of the madness that is our 20s. From friendship breakups to job losses and even a divorce under her belt, she shares what knowledge she's gained as she endures the human experience we all are facing together.

Megan is a full-time content writer with a Bachelor's Degree in Creative Writing. She has worked in the marketing world for over 7 years and thoroughly loves music, podcasts, writing, and reading. In her free time, she plays volleyball and soccer, watches critically-acclaimed movies and TV, and spends time laughing and making memories with her people. You can read her personal blog at http://megchelsthom.com/

Ever felt like your conflicts never go well?
Someone either shuts down, avoids, yells, gets defensive, or they just overall never get talked about?

Many of us fear conflict because it usually results in disconnection from the people we love and therefore, is never looked forward to.

But I argue conflict is actually the main opportunity to grow deeper and more connected with our people... if we do it right.

I've learned a lot around healthy conflict and share what I have practiced and seen success with in my relationships with people.

And most of it are pretty simple changes. It's not textbook. It's not always that neat and tidy. Most conflict includes a heavy dose of intense emotions.

These tactics I've practiced can help turn an "Ouch" into an "Ohhhh" and bring you toward more love, joy, peace and community.

Welcome to the Human Experience is a culture, lifestyle, and self-development podcast for 20-somethings who are just doing their best and figuring it out as they go. The host, Megan Thomas, is a 27-year-old content creator who has experienced a lot of the madness that is our 20s. From friendship breakups to job losses and even a divorce under her belt, she shares what knowledge she's gained as she endures the human experience we all are facing together.

Megan is a full-time content writer with a Bachelor's Degree in Creative Writing. She has worked in the marketing world for over 7 years and thoroughly loves music, podcasts, writing, and reading. In her free time, she plays volleyball and soccer, watches critically-acclaimed movies and TV, and spends time laughing and making memories with her people. You can read her personal blog at http://megchelsthom.com/