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It’s All Your Fault: High Conflict People

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High Conflict Personalities
Conflict Resolution
Borderline Personality Disorder
Domestic Violence
Mental Health
Bullying
Co-Parenting
Personality Disorders
High Conflict Personality
Family Law
Workplace Conflict
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Family Dynamics
Antisocial Personality Disorder
Conflict Management
High Conflict Institute
Child Custody
Parental Alienation
Family Court
Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Hosted by Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq. and Megan Hunter, MBA, It’s All Your Fault! High Conflict People explores the five types of people who can ruin your life—people with high conflict personalities and how they weave themselves into our lives in romance, at work, next door, at school, places of worship, and just about everywhere, causing chaos, exhaustion, and dread for everyone else. They are the mos... more

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Latest Episodes

One of our favorite deep dives, revisited: why do some people go from calm to enraged in seconds flat, while others barely flinch? Bill and Megan dig into the science — and it might change how you think about jogging off your anger.

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In this classic episode from the archives, Bill and Megan sit down with retired Judge Bruce R. Cohen, who spent 24 years as a family law attorney and nearly 20 years on the bench in Arizona's Superior Court, for a rare look at family court from both ... more

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One of our most-asked-about topics, revisited: two listeners write in about parental alienation and when to stop fighting in family court. Bill and Megan's answers hold up just as well today.

Tackling Listener Questions on High Conflict Personalitie... more

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High conflict behavior at work rarely stays contained to one person or one incident — it spreads across teams, drains HR's time, and quietly drives turnover and burnout long before anyone names it as a pattern. The real question for most organization... more

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Recent Guests

Bruce Cohen
Judge (retired), family court judge, later joined High Conflict Institute as an expert
High Conflict Institute
Episode: Worth Repeating: A Retired Judge's Playbook for Family Court Success
Ekaterina Ricci
Conflict Resolution Expert, Legal Consultant, and Mediator
High Conflict Institute
Episode: SLIC Solutions for Limits: How to Set Boundaries That Actually Work (with Ekaterina Ricci)
Cherolyn Knapp
Conflict Resolution Consultant, Mediator Trainer, Workplace Investigator, and Lawyer
Knapp Resolutions
Episode: Worth Repeating: Skills Over Discipline to Transform Workplace Conflict with Cherolyn Knapp
Dr. David Wexler
Clinical psychologist specializing in relationship conflict and author of 'Choose Him Wisely'
Relationship Training Institute
Episode: Choosing Safe Partners: Understanding Red Flags in Dating with Dr. David Wexler
Dr. Wendy Bourg
Clinical psychologist with expertise in family court cases involving high conflict divorce and allegations of child abuse
Private Practice in Portland, Oregon
Episode: Child Abuse Allegations: Finding Truth and Safety in Family Court with Dr. Wendy Bourg
Dr. Leslie Losting
Psychologist who has treated women involved in teacher-student sexual misconduct cases
Episode: Female Teacher Sexual Misconduct: Understanding Power Dynamics and Emotional Drivers
Rebecca Zung
Special guest discussing narcissistic personalities
Episode: Unmasking the Narcissist: The 5 Types of People Who Can Ruin Your Life (Part 5) • REBROADCAST
Shehrina Crespi
An advocate with lived experience of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), recovering from an abusive relationship.
Episode: Borderline Personality Disorder: Courts, Recovery & Reform with Shehrina Rooney
Kara Rubenstein Deyerin
Founder of Right to Know and advocate for genetic identity rights.
Right to Know
Episode: DNA Surprises & Family Secrets: Managing Genetic Identity Discoveries with Kara Rubenstein Deyerin

Host

Bill Eddy and Megan Hunter
Co-hosts with clinical and legal training focusing on high-conflict personalities and strategies to manage related dynamics.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 247 ratings
  • Disappointing

    Listened to a few episodes some of which are interesting, but then I heard the one on no-contact with parents. What a bunch of unsubstantiated assumptions! The episode left me feeling triggered and angry - and I was born in the 70s - not one of the younger generation your rhetoric is mocking. What was said even contradicted what was said in the previous episode about accepting that pathological people can’t change, that children need to stop trying harder all the time. This episode was suggestin... more

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    1
    @amanda_clothier
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Helpful a lot of the time

    Solid info. This is a unique and pragmatic show—it does not focus on how to heal from interactions with high conflict folks. It does give a realistic picture of how some people operate and what to expect plus best practices, so it is valuable in that way.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    LoFi451
    United States3 months ago
  • Great discussion

    This is a practical and empathetic podcast for anyone who has to interact with someone with a high conflict personality. Thankful for this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jchampeau
    United States4 months ago
  • Life changing

    I’m in the middle of divorce and the knowledge I gained about High Conflict Personalities (HCP) through this podcast has truly helped me make sense of my soon to be ex-wife’s extraordinary behaviors such blaming me for everything including her cancer. If you’re new to HCPs, I’d recommend listening from episode 1. It’s worth your time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ah hjgstjo
    Japan5 months ago
  • Kirk memorial???

    It is a decent podcast with good information. However , when Megan shared she attended the Charlie Kirk memorial it says a lot about her values. I had to unfollow the show. Integrity matters.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Popcornyogi
    United States6 months ago

Listeners Say

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Some criticisms note sensitivity gaps for victims of abuse and moments of intensity in delivery.
The show is praised for real-world strategies and clear frameworks that help in work and family contexts.
Guests and hosts are seen as knowledgeable and credible in conflict resolution and mediation.
Listeners value the practical, empathetic, and actionable guidance for dealing with high-conflict individuals.
Overall, the content is considered a valuable resource for navigating difficult interactions.

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Worth Repeating: A Retired Judge's Playbook for Family Court Success
Q: Can gender bias still influence custody decisions, or is it largely a myth by now?
Bias is less about gender per se and more about how the judge applies the law; litigants should prepare for varying interpretations and focus on factual proof of the child's needs.
Worth Repeating: A Retired Judge's Playbook for Family Court Success
Q: How should litigants present their case to be most persuasive to judges?
Explain concerns in three or four core areas tied to the child's best interests, provide concrete examples, and avoid lengthy timelines that overwhelm the key factors.
Worth Repeating: A Retired Judge's Playbook for Family Court Success
Q: What was the biggest turning point in Judge Cohen's approach to family court?
The move from focusing on volume and being efficient to being present with each individual in front of him, recognizing their humanity, and tailoring decisions to the child's needs.
Worth Repeating: Parental Alienation, False Abuse Claims, and When to Stop Fighting in Family Court
Q: When does one give up the fight with a high-conflict ex-partner?
Bill notes a practical breakpoint around two years of sustained litigation, after which further fighting often yields diminishing returns and harms the children; in some cases, stepping back while maintaining connection (notes, cards, consistent love) can be healthier, with a focus on eventual reconciliation if possible.
Why Workplace Conflict Is Surging: High Conflict at Work, Part 1 of 4
Q: How can leaders practice addressing high-conflict behavior without alienating staff?
By combining empathetic, respectful communication with firm boundaries and consistent consequences, and by using role-play and scripted phrases to build confidence in handling difficult interactions.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Across recent episodes, the show consistently drills into high-conflict personalities and how they impact work, family, and personal relationships. Listeners can expect pragmatic strategies for recognizing patterns, de-escalating interactions, and building organizational or personal boundaries. Prominent themes include early detection of conflict, actionable communication techniques (like EAR statements and boundary setting), and the interplay between psychology, law, and mediation. A standout quality is the practical, experience-backed approach from hosts with clinical and legal training, plus a steady stream of subject-matter experts who illuminate systemic solutions over one-off fixes.

Noteworthy is the dual focus on both personal relat... more

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2. Ekaterina Ricci
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