Tough Call: A Mediation Podcast

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Ehler Paralegal Mediation & Notary presents - ”Tough Call: A Mediation Podcast”. CT Ehler (a certified mediator and licensed legal representative) shares her insights with her co-host, Dale Sheldon (a member of the general public). This podcast invites the general public to look at conflict resolution creatively, legally, and with humor. Conflict is inevitable, but how we resolve it matters. In this podcast, we examine stories and talk to experts about the different ways we handle strife and discord: at home, at work, internally and externally. We look at how art, media, legal cases, and different cultures view and resolve arguments. Each week, listeners can contribute stories or engage in the topics CT and Dale review to make the Tough Calls more manageable through a mediation lens. This podcast is sponsored by Ehler Paralegal Mediation and Notary, and is hosted on their website: www.ehlerparalegal.com. Subscribe and listen to ”Tough Call: A mediation podcast” today for access to expert advice, resources, and delightful reframing of media.

  1. Twenty-Three: Mediation Book Club and AITA

    09/09/2024

    Twenty-Three: Mediation Book Club and AITA

    Do you have another AITA to share? Why not? Write to CT Ehler at ehlermediation@gmail.com if you or someone you know has a great issue to share. This is quite possibly the juiciest and most intense AITA yet! We want to hear your opinions! Dale and CT look deep into a potential toxic friendship and an accusation of "SWF" - where is the truth? Neighbors, kids and dogs- who is in the "right"? Sibling rivalry in adulthood - where are the lines?  Welcome to Tough Call: A Mediation Podcast ©. This podcast was produced and sponsored by Ehler Paralegal (Formerly ERB Legal LLP). CT Ehler is our resident Mediator and Licensed Paralegal, practicing Provincial law in Ontario. Connect for mediation directly with CT Ehler at ehlermediation@gmail.com for private mediation services. Dale Sheldon is our resident non-Mediator, here to soundboard topics and weigh in on issues. Jean Sarrazin is our Sound engineer and technical advisor. This podcast commenced on October 30, 2023, and was first published April 8, 2024. Connect with Tough Call: A Mediation podcast through CT Ehler's professional website socials here- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ehlerparalegal LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/ehlerparalegal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ehlerparalegal Email CT with your questions to ehlermediation@gmail.com Looking for mediation resources? Connect with our referral hub through Ehler Paralegal mediation & Notary at ctehler@ehlerservices.com Music track: “Intermediary thoughts” by Tyrai Laughton. Show links - www.ehlerparalegal.com

    49 min
  2. Twenty-Two: Managing Disputes in Mediation with Karen Smith

    09/02/2024

    Twenty-Two: Managing Disputes in Mediation with Karen Smith

    CT sits down and talks with one of her mentors and friends, Karen Smith, a fellow paralegal and Mediator. Karen shares how she got into Mediation and legal services, and was persuaded to get into Social services first. She speaks on her experience in high risk domestic reports, human trafficking rescue, and how it built her career in Criminal law today. She talks about the flags around narcissistic behaviors, and her observations around other behaviors. Karen shares some of her insights on what can build up in a relationship that leads to high conflict issues in mediation. This is a great episode for mediators to look at what comes up in their screening and how individuals come into sessions by asking "what is the relationship?" and "what is the real thing that is being lost?". Karen offers tips for mediators to carefully observe the behaviors of who initiates, identifying the "talker" motivations, and other flags that can arise in mediation. Welcome to Tough Call: A Mediation Podcast ©. This podcast was produced and sponsored by Ehler Paralegal (Formerly ERB Legal LLP). CT Ehler is our resident Mediator and Licensed Paralegal, practicing Provincial law in Ontario. Connect for mediation directly with CT Ehler at ehlermediation@gmail.com for private mediation services. Dale Sheldon is our resident non-Mediator, here to soundboard topics and weigh in on issues. Jean Sarrazin is our Sound engineer and technical advisor. This podcast commenced on October 30, 2023, and was first published April 8, 2024. Connect with Tough Call: A Mediation podcast through CT Ehler's professional website socials here- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ehlerparalegal LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/ehlerparalegal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ehlerparalegal Email CT with your questions to ehlermediation@gmail.com Looking for mediation resources? Connect with our referral hub through Ehler Paralegal mediation & Notary at ctehler@ehlerservices.com Music track: “Intermediary thoughts” by Tyrai Laughton. Show links - www.ehlerparalegal.com

    1h 13m
  3. Twenty: Paralegal Representation in court with Jasvir Bhatti

    08/19/2024

    Twenty: Paralegal Representation in court with Jasvir Bhatti

    CT gets to sit down with Jasvir Bhatti, one of the partners of former ERB Legal LLP and discuss the benefits of hiring a paralegal, especially in the areas of Provincial Offences (traffic tickets), and discuss the challenges of being a new immigrant challenges. Jasvir talks about what inspired her to get into law.  Jasvir chats with CT about paralegal representation in court, mediation challenges, and the new wave of action toward standing up for yourself at court. Jasvir is open to listeners writing in asking questions.  Welcome to Tough Call: A Mediation Podcast ©. This podcast was produced and sponsored by Ehler Paralegal (Formerly ERB Legal LLP). CT Ehler is our resident Mediator and Licensed Paralegal, practicing Provincial law in Ontario. Connect for mediation directly with CT Ehler at ehlermediation@gmail.com for private mediation services. Dale Sheldon is our resident non-Mediator, here to soundboard topics and weigh in on issues. Jean Sarrazin is our Sound engineer and technical advisor. This podcast commenced on October 30, 2023, and was first published April 8, 2024. Connect with Tough Call: A Mediation podcast through CT Ehler's professional website socials here- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ehlerparalegal LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/ehlerparalegal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ehlerparalegal Email CT with your questions to ehlermediation@gmail.com Looking for mediation resources? Connect with our referral hub through Ehler Paralegal mediation & Notary at ctehler@ehlerservices.com Music track: “Intermediary thoughts” by Tyrai Laughton. Show links - www.ehlerparalegal.com

    35 min
  4. Eighteen: Landlord and Tenant Mediation with Khary Small

    08/05/2024

    Eighteen: Landlord and Tenant Mediation with Khary Small

    CT and Dale sit down with Khary Small, a mediator who specializes in Landlord Tenant disputes. The current situation in Ontario has created a serious backlog at the LTB. Filing forms with the Tribunal and expecting a quick resolution is not available... This is why private mediation can be a much more affordable option.  Welcome to Tough Call: A Mediation Podcast ©. This podcast was produced and sponsored by Ehler Paralegal (Formerly ERB Legal LLP). CT Ehler is our resident Mediator and Licensed Paralegal, practicing Provincial law in Ontario. Connect for mediation directly with CT Ehler at ehlermediation@gmail.com for private mediation services. Dale Sheldon is our resident non-Mediator, here to soundboard topics and weigh in on issues. Jean Sarrazin is our Sound engineer and technical advisor. This podcast commenced on October 30, 2023, and was first published April 8, 2024. Connect with Tough Call: A Mediation podcast through CT Ehler's professional website socials here- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ehlerparalegal LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/ehlerparalegal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ehlerparalegal Email CT with your questions to ehlermediation@gmail.com Looking for mediation resources? Connect with our referral hub through Ehler Paralegal mediation & Notary at ctehler@ehlerservices.com Music track: “Intermediary thoughts” by Tyrai Laughton. Show links - www.ehlerparalegal.com

    32 min
  5. Seventeen: Elder Mediation

    07/29/2024

    Seventeen: Elder Mediation

    CT and Dale discuss ideas around elder mediation, but also introduce a book club! CT offers up titles for both mediators and any person interested in delving into mediation (fiction and non-fiction). Listeners - tell us about your ideas around Self-File Wills or when it's good to make end of life planning (such as Living Wills). Welcome to Tough Call: A Mediation Podcast ©. This podcast was produced and sponsored by Ehler Paralegal (Formerly ERB Legal LLP). CT Ehler is our resident Mediator and Licensed Paralegal, practicing Provincial law in Ontario. Connect for mediation directly with CT Ehler at ehlermediation@gmail.com for private mediation services. Dale Sheldon is our resident non-Mediator, here to soundboard topics and weigh in on issues. Jean Sarrazin is our Sound engineer and technical advisor. This podcast commenced on October 30, 2023, and was first published April 8, 2024. Connect with Tough Call: A Mediation podcast through CT Ehler's professional website socials here- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ehlerparalegal LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/ehlerparalegal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ehlerparalegal Email CT with your questions to ehlermediation@gmail.com Looking for mediation resources? Connect with our referral hub through Ehler Paralegal mediation & Notary at ctehler@ehlerservices.com Music track: “Intermediary thoughts” by Tyrai Laughton. Show links - www.ehlerparalegal.com https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/population-decline-will-change-the-world-for-the-better/ https://www.britannica.com/topic/Experience-the-American-Generations-Which-Generation-Are-You-2226598 Norsemen: https://www.netflix.com/title/80180182 John and Patricia Bertschler - "Elder mediation: a new solution to age old problems". https://www.abebooks.com/9780975937914/Elder-Mediation-New-Solution-Age-Old-097593791X/plp Jo Leevers - "Tell me how this ends". https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62929622-tell-me-how-this-ends Kazuo Ishiguro - "The Remains of the Day" https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28921.The_Remains_of_the_Day

    23 min
  6. Sixteen: Songs of Conflict and Peace

    07/22/2024

    Sixteen: Songs of Conflict and Peace

    Hey listeners! What songs facilitate a calm reflective mood for you? What helps with de-stressing? Do you need music to bring up up energetically to prepare you for a stressful situation? What artists do you resonate with? This week we tackle mediation and music! This week CT and Dale cover songs often cited in media and in conflict resolution. CT cites the mediation role of "setting the scene" and the emotional side of conflict resolution through song. Dale and CT look at music as "setting the table" and various popular songs that can be discovered in the world of Mediators as options for play or preparation for a private mediation. Dale brings up how music can prepare for negotiation. CT also shares her past in clinical massage therapy, mediation and yoga teaching, and offers her publication on meditation for self-help (Email CT Ehler for a free copy of her Meditation publication: toughcallmediation@gmail.com). Dale confesses his lack of experience in popular music, yet brings up some important conversations in pop culture that has been influenced through music artists (example: RuPaul's comment: “If you don't love yourself, how in the hell you gonna love somebody else?”). CT helps Dale navigate some popular music where artists offer up social commentary on conflict, areas of where people come together, and the nature of the human spirit through song.  Welcome to Tough Call: A Mediation Podcast ©. This podcast was produced and sponsored by Ehler Paralegal (Formerly ERB Legal LLP). CT Ehler is our resident Mediator and Licensed Paralegal, practicing Provincial law in Ontario. Connect for mediation directly with CT Ehler at ehlermediation@gmail.com for private mediation services. Dale Sheldon is our resident non-Mediator, here to soundboard topics and weigh in on issues. Jean Sarrazin is our Sound engineer and technical advisor. This podcast commenced on October 30, 2023, and was first published April 8, 2024. Connect with Tough Call: A Mediation podcast through CT Ehler's professional website socials here- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ehlerparalegal LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/ehlerparalegal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ehlerparalegal Email CT with your questions to ehlermediation@gmail.com Looking for mediation resources? Connect with our referral hub through Ehler Paralegal mediation & Notary at ctehler@ehlerservices.com Music track: “Intermediary thoughts” by Tyrai Laughton. Show links - www.ehlerparalegal.com Margaret Cho - colonic therapy and Enya, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnVTOSyNpyA Bette Midler starts her career at the Continental Baths in NYC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWiDnpXCRuc https://www.headspace.com/ RuPaul quotation: https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/76756-if-you-don-t-love-yourself-how-in-the-hell-you https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYkBf0dbs5I

    1h 20m

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Ehler Paralegal Mediation & Notary presents - ”Tough Call: A Mediation Podcast”. CT Ehler (a certified mediator and licensed legal representative) shares her insights with her co-host, Dale Sheldon (a member of the general public). This podcast invites the general public to look at conflict resolution creatively, legally, and with humor. Conflict is inevitable, but how we resolve it matters. In this podcast, we examine stories and talk to experts about the different ways we handle strife and discord: at home, at work, internally and externally. We look at how art, media, legal cases, and different cultures view and resolve arguments. Each week, listeners can contribute stories or engage in the topics CT and Dale review to make the Tough Calls more manageable through a mediation lens. This podcast is sponsored by Ehler Paralegal Mediation and Notary, and is hosted on their website: www.ehlerparalegal.com. Subscribe and listen to ”Tough Call: A mediation podcast” today for access to expert advice, resources, and delightful reframing of media.