The Curiosity Shop with Brené Brown and Adam GrantCan Conflict Actually Make Our Relationships Stronger? with Priya Parker | The Curiosity Shop
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EPISODE INFO
- Released
- September 10, 2026
- Duration
- 1h 10m
- Channel
- The Curiosity Shop with Brené Brown and Adam Grant
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Does conflict really have the power to bring us closer together? In this episode of The Curiosity Shop, facilitator and author Priya Parker joins Brené Brown and Adam Grant to rethink how we approach conflict. Drawing from her new book, The Art of Fighting, Priya explores why avoiding conflict can create distance in our relationships, how “healthy heat” differs from destructive conflict, and why practicing disagreement when the stakes are low can prepare us for the conversations that matter most. Together, they unpack toxic politeness and why meaningful relationships require us to embrace discomfort instead of avoiding it. They also explore how preparation and collective humanity can be powerful tools to de-escalate conflict. The conversation leads Brené and Adam to reflect on their own history and how some of their hardest conversations have ultimately deepened their friendship. #adamgrant #brenebrown #thecuriosityshop #priyaparker #conflict Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCuriosityShop About The Curiosity Shop: Research professor Brené Brown and organizational psychologist Adam Grant are partnering on a new weekly podcast grounded in an unflinching commitment to learning and unlearning. At a time when public discourse rewards certainty over inquiry, The Curiosity Shop features two of the world's most sought-after experts on connection, change, and leadership making the case for slowing down, asking better questions, and embracing informed complexity over easy answers. Bringing together their left and right brain sensibilities — she’s a qualitative researcher; he’s a quantitative researcher — they explore some of the defining questions of our time, unpack the research reshaping how we live, lead, and love, and dive deep into the ideas, evidence, and cultural moments intriguing them the most. New episodes drop every Thursday. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Connect with The Curiosity Shop: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecuriosityshop/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1730985049 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3oEPsPKDhPVoNNL7pH5db6?si=e2483abb4eed4b03 Connect with Brené Brown: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brenebrown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brenebrown/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brenebrown/ Connect with Adam Grant: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamgrant/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adammgrant/ X: https://x.com/adammgrant/ ============================= Chapters: 0:00 Welcome to The Curiosity Shop 1:07 Priya Parker and Her Book: "The Art of Fighting" 3:28 How Do You Fight With People You Want to Belong To? 5:10 What Does Healthy Conflict Look Like? 7:07 Healthy Heat vs. Unhealthy Conflict 8:25 How Can We Practice Fighting When the Stakes Are Low? 13:49 Can Healthy Conflict Help With Loneliness? 19:27 Why Conflict Is Part of Group Life 22:14 Why Are We So Afraid of Discomfort? 29:09 How Do We Handle Conflict Across Differences? 36:13 Should the Most Offended Person Run the Room? 41:58 How to De-Escalate Conflict With Preparation and Joy 52:55 Why Are We Fighting So Badly in America? 54:48 What Would Priya Put in the Curiosity Shop? 56:01 What is Priya Grateful For? 1:00:24 Brené and Adam Reflect on Their Friendship Show Notes: https://www.thecuriosityshop.com/podcast/can-conflict-actually-make-our-relationships-stronger-with-priya-parker Can Conflict Actually Make Our Relationships Stronger? with Priya Parker | The Curiosity Shop https://www.youtube.com/@TheCuriosityShop
SPEAKERS
Brené Brown
hostResearch professor, author, and podcast host known for work on vulnerability, courage, and leadership.
Adam Grant
hostOrganizational psychologist, Wharton professor, and author focused on work, motivation, and collaboration.
Priya Parker
guestFacilitator and author focused on gatherings and conflict, including books like The Art of Gathering and The Art of Fighting.
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of The Curiosity Shop with Brené Brown and Adam Grant, featuring Brené Brown and Adam Grant, Can Conflict Actually Make Our Relationships Stronger? with Priya Parker | The Curiosity Shop explores priya Parker on practicing healthy conflict to deepen connection Priya Parker reframes conflict as a learnable relationship skill that enables belonging and resilience, arguing that avoiding it often weakens teams and families rather than protecting them.
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