Guest appearances
Priya ParkerEvery podcast appearance, updated as new ones drop
author of The Art of Gathering, frequent guest
- Episodes
- 41
- Shows
- 36
- Hours
- ~32
Tracked from 15 May 2018 to 28 Sept 2026
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- How Leaders Turn Conflict Into Progress, with Priya Parker
Priya Parker: The Art of Fighting Priya Parker is a facilitator, strategic advisor, bestselling author of The Art of Gathering, and executive producer and host of the New York Times podcast, Together Apart. Trained in the field of conflict resolution, she has spent 20 years guiding leaders and groups through complicated conversations about community, identity, and vision at moments of transition. She is the author of the new book, The Art of Fighting: The Transformative Power of Conflict (Amazon, Bookshop)*. Often we assume that good leaders and good teams don’t fight. In this conversation, Priya tells us that, “Fighting is not the death of community. It is its lifeblood.” We explore how to turn conflict into progress. Key Points Even experts who handle group conflict often find it challenging, fearful, and unsettling. Becoming a durable, sustainable group does not happen without a fight. One of the biggest myths that hold leaders back is that “good” people and “good” groups don’t fight. There’s a seniority caveat to conflict. Leaders often confuse what needs to be felt with what needs to be said. It’s a lie to believe that “if only” one thing hadn’t happened that conflict would not have occurred. If it wasn’t that, it would have been something else. Milestones, transitions, schedule changes, and celebrations are often triggering events for conflict. Instead of thinking, “This is the worst timing,” expect conflict at these times. Resources Mentioned The Art of Fighting: The Transformative Power of Conflict by Priya Parker (Amazon, Bookshop)* Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes How to Create Meaningful Gatherings, with Priya Parker (episode 395) The Way Out of Major Conflict, with Amanda Ripley (episode 529) How to Help Difficult Conversations Go Better, with Sheila Heen (episode 655) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic. Go beyond the podcast to find the right ideas and apply them with confidence inside Coaching for Leaders Plus.
- How to Be an Artful Fighter With Priya Parker
What if conflict is not something to be avoided, but something that can help us grow? This week, Willow sits down with author and conflict resolution expert Priya Parker to explore what she calls “healthy heat” and how tension can help relationships and communities thrive. Drawing on her new book, The Art of Fighting , Priya reflects on why some fights are worth having, how to tell when to engage with conflict, and what nature can teach us about the generative power of tension. For more about Priya Parker: https://www.priyaparker.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- How to Get Better at Difficult Conversations with Priya Parker
We all have conversations we know we should have, but keep putting off. Maybe it feels too small to bring up, or we worry that saying something will only make it worse. But avoiding the conversation rarely makes the issue go away. According to conflict resolution facilitator Priya Parker, the conversations we avoid are often the ones we need most. In fact, the right kind of conflict can actually bring us closer. Priya is the author of the new book The Art of Fighting , and she's spent her career helping people get better at navigating conflict instead of running from it. In this conversation, Priya explains why healthy conflict can build trust and shares practical tools for approaching difficult conversations. If there's a conversation you know you need to have, this might be the nudge you need to finally have it. More from Molly: Get Molly's latest book, Dynamic Drive Website: mollyfletcher.com
- 323. Turn Up the Heat: Make Conflict More Constructive
“I’m not saying necessarily fight more, I’m saying fight better.” Conflict doesn’t have to mean avoidance or escalation. Priya Parker , expert facilitator, strategic advisor and author of The Art of Fighting: The Transformative Power of Conflict , argues there’s a third option: “healthy heat,” where disagreement is handled with enough care, curiosity, and even humor to become productive rather than destructive. In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart , Parker joins Matt Abrahams to rethink how we approach disagreement. She explains why practicing low-stakes conflict can prepare us for harder conversations, how teams can build better systems for working through tension, and why the goal isn’t to fight more, but to fight better. Takeaways: Conflict can be productive when you learn to hold the heat. Rather than avoiding disagreement or letting it escalate, adding care, humor, and curiosity can turn tension into something clarifying and constructive. Don’t fight more, fight better. Preparing for difficult conversations, clarifying your purpose, and creating structures for disagreement can help teams address the issues that matter instead of avoiding them. Activity: Start a grapple. Identify one issue your team keeps avoiding or turning into a logistical discussion. Give it a dedicated meeting where the explicit purpose is to debate the issue, hear different viewpoints, make a decision, and commit to what happens next. Printable Expanded Takeaways & Activities Episode Reference Links: Priya Parker Priya’s Books: The Art of Gathering / The Art of Fighting Ep.174 Fix Meetings: Transform Gatherings Into Meaningful Moments Connect: Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart Premium Email Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.io Episode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart Website News
- Can Conflict Actually Make Our Relationships Stronger? with Priya Parker
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. About Priya Parker | Her Story – Priya Parker, priyaparker.com (web page) The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters – Priya Parker, 2018, Riverhead Books (book) Brené with Priya Parker on The Art of Gathering – Brené Brown and Priya Parker, 2020, Unlocking Us (podcast episode) Brené with Priya Parker on How We Return and Why It Matters, Part 1 of 2 – Brené Brown and Priya Parker, 2021, Dare to Lead (podcast episode) Brené and Adam on What They Will Never Agree On – Brené Brown and Adam Grant, 2026, The Curiosity Shop (video/podcast episode, YouTube) Task versus relationship conflict, team performance, and team member satisfaction: A meta-analysis – Carsten K. W. De Dreu and Laurie R. Weingart, 2003, Journal of Applied Psychology (journal article) The Science of Productive Conflict – Adam Grant, 2021, WorkLife with Adam Grant (video episode, YouTube) Heat is relevance (and other things I've learned about healthy heat) – Priya Parker, 2026, Group Life (newsletter post, Substack) Group Life – Priya Parker, n.d., Substack (newsletter) Prentis Hemphill – Prentis Hemphill, n.d., prentishemphill.com (personal website) <a href="https://brenebrown.com/
- Ep. 441 Finding Healthy Heat with Priya Parker
Today on The Stacks, we’re joined by facilitator, strategic advisor, and best-selling author, Priya Parker to talk about her new book, The Art of Fighting: The Transformative Power of Conflict . In this book, Priya draws on research and her personal experience as a conflict facilitator to explore the ways that building healthy conflict can strengthen our friendships, relationships, and communities. We talk about how to build spaces that can thrive with conflict, , why “renovation” is a powerful model for approaching fights, and why it’s important to prioritize both self-help and group help. Our book club pick for September is Brother, I’m Dying by Edwidge Danticat. We will be discussing the book with Natalie Green on Wednesday, September 30th. You can find everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks website: https://www.thestackspodcast.com/2026/9/9/ep-441-priya-parker Connect with Priya: Instagram | Website | Threads | Substack Connect with The Stacks: Instagram | Threads | Shop | Patreon | Goodreads | Substack | Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- Why "We Never Fight" is a Red Flag: How to Fight Well with Priya Parker
What if the secret to stronger relationships isn’t avoiding conflict—but learning how to do it well? Conflict resolution expert and bestselling author Priya Parker joins us to teach us how to fight with more courage, clarity, and love—and how to know which relationships are actually worth the fight. - Why “we never fight” can be a warning sign, not a relationship goal - The difference between unhealthy peace and healthy heat - How to know when to confront, when to let go, and when to walk away - The simple rule that can make a hard conversation easier to hear: name the behavior, not the person - Why the relationships with the most depth often require some heat—and why fighting well can bring us closer For more, listen to: 256. How to Host a Magical Gathering with Priya Parker 163. How to Make Wrongs Right with Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg About Priya: PRIYA PARKER is a facilitator, strategic advisor, and acclaimed author of The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters. Trained in the field of conflict resolution, Parker has worked on race relations on American college campuses and on peace processes in the Arab world, southern Africa, and India. She studied organizational design at MIT, public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School, and political and social thought at the University of Virginia. Her new book THE ART OF FIGHTING: The Transformative Power of Conflict is available now. Follow We Can Do Hard Things on: Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/wecandohardthings Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/life-s-fine-print--7358435/support .
- Do You Know How to Fight...Well? With Priya Parker
Priya Parker wants us all to stop running from conflict and she says there is actually an art to fighting! The bestselling author of The Art of Gathering is back with her new book The Art of Fighting , a guide to having the hard conversations that can actually bring us closer together. Priya joins Danielle to unpack why avoiding conflict may be making us lonelier, how to figure out which relationships are worth fighting for, and why every fight may be revealing something deeper that we want. Plus, Priya looks at some of pop culture’s most memorable conflicts: from Issa and Molly’s friendship rupture on Insecure and Ross and Rachel’s infamous fight on Friends to the real conflict hiding inside The Devil Wears Prada . If you’ve ever avoided a difficult conversation, struggled to speak up, or wondered whether it’s time to repair a relationship or walk away, this episode will change the way you think about fighting. Priya shares: Why avoiding conflict might actually be making us lonelier How healthy conflict can bring us closer together Why the fights we avoid can reveal what we really want How to figure out what you’re actually fighting about Why conflict can be an unexpected form of intimacy How to know when a relationship is worth fighting for — and when it’s time to walk away What to do when a friendship starts to feel different Why some friendships need to evolve as we change What Insecure gets right about friendship breakups and “the dangerous truth” What the Ross and Rachel fight on Friends teaches us about group dynamics Why Priya thinks we’ve misunderstood the real conflict in The Devil Wears Prada A new way to look at Miranda Priestly’s iconic cerulean sweater speech How to ask better questions during difficult conversations Why you don’t have to resolve every fight in the moment The surprising reason some of our hardest fights can become a doorway to deeper connection Priya’s Book Recommendation: The Soul of Money by Lynne Twist Grab a copy of Priya’s book, The Art of Fighting , here . Follow Priya on Instagram . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- The Art of Wedding Planning for Women Who Want Something Meaningful with Priya Parker (Repost)
Wedding culture can make so many women feel like they’re producing a performance instead of preparing for a marriage. Between family expectations, social media pressure, people-pleasing, decision fatigue, and endless opinions, it’s easy for women to lose confidence in themselves during a season that’s supposed to feel meaningful. This conversation with Priya Parker completely reframed the way I think about weddings, relationships, community, and gathering. Priya is the author of The Art of Gathering and one of the most thoughtful voices on human connection, conflict resolution, and meaningful community. Together, we explore how women can approach wedding planning with more intention, self worth, confidence, and authenticity — instead of getting swept away by perfectionism or tradition for tradition’s sake. We talk about the emotional side of weddings that nobody really prepares women for: navigating boundaries with family, staying grounded in your values, managing conflict, and creating a celebration that actually reflects who you are as a couple. This episode isn’t just about weddings. It’s about identity, womanhood, mental health, relationships, and staying connected to yourself during major life transitions. Inside this conversation: the question every couple should ask before planning a wedding why meaningful gatherings matter so much for women and community navigating family expectations and difficult conversations creating rituals and traditions that feel authentic instead of performative the difference between planning a wedding versus building an intentional marriage how women can set boundaries and avoid losing themselves during wedding planning how Mary and her husband approached their wedding in a more feminist way why connection, community, and relationships are essential for mental health and self worth Whether you’re engaged, married, single, healing from people-pleasing, or simply craving deeper connection in your life, this conversation offers such a grounding perspective on what it means to gather with intention. Follow Priya on Instagram: @priyaparker Get Priya’s book, The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters Get Priya’s course The Art of Gathering Digital Course — Wedding Edition Share this episode with the women in your life! Be sure to tag @maryspodcast and @priyaparker Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- The Art of Gathering featuring Priya Parker
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam Sanders and acclaimed author Priya Parker talk all about her book, The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why it Matters . Plus, Priya answers some questions from listeners. ------------------------------------------------------ www.priyaparker.com/vibecheck ------------------------------------------------------ You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com , and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod . Get your Vibe Check merch at www.podswag.com/vibecheck . Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Vibe Check ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Listen Again: How to gather in meaningful ways with Priya Parker
We are re-airing some of our favorite episodes during our summer break like this one with expert facilitator, Priya Parker. After the pandemic took apart so many of our favorite ways of hanging out, we might be out of practice. Or too tired or overwhelmed. Priya encourages us all to practice being together for different reasons. And they don’t have to be nearly as fancy or predictable as we might think… In this episode, Kate and Priya discuss: How do we show up for other people and ourselves in creative ways How to know when a change might be needed in a regular gathering Risk and the awkwardness of needing people *** Looking for the transcript or show notes? Click here . Find Kate on Instagram or Facebook or Twitter . Subscribe to receive blessings in your inbox every week. No Cure for Being Human (And Other Truths I Need to Hear) is now available in PAPERBACK. Order your copy, today. Looking for some short spiritual reflections and blessings? Check out GOOD ENOUGH: 40ish Devotionals for a Life of Imperfection . Available wherever books are sold. We are going to practice the season of Advent together. Download a free Advent guide, here . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 256. How to Host a Magical Gathering with Priya Parker
Priya Parker is here to discuss what Glennon called “the most important thing in the world” – connection – and how to make our time with other people have more of it. She teaches us: How – whether it’s a wedding or a retirement party – you can create new gathering rituals that forge truer, deeper relationships; Why the outcome of every gathering is decided before anyone steps in the room; and Why so many of us hate parties – and what to do about it. For the The Art of Gathering online course giveaway go to priyaparker.com/hardthings About Priya: Priya Parker is a conflict facilitator, strategic advisor, international speaker, and acclaimed author of The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters and host of the podcast TOGETHER APART. She is the creator and host of The Art of Gathering digital course, about how to make meaning with and for our people. She lives in Brooklyn, New York with her husband and two children. TW: @priyaparker IG: @priyaparker
- #170: Intentional Wedding Planning and Artful Gathering with Priya Parker
Self-love is relational. We NEED people in our lives and gathering is how we build and nurture community. Today Priya Parker is on the show to teach us about the art of gathering, specifically as it pertains to weddings. You will learn... why weddings are important for a couple and their families how Mary & Husband approached their wedding in a conscientious and feminist way the #1 thing to consider BEFORE planning a wedding (i.e. MUCH-NEEDED advice for engaged couples) how to set boundaries with friends and family as you’re planning a wedding and resolve any conflict that may come up Remember: Weddings are symbolic, ritualistic, and a rite of passage for everyone involved. If done in an artful way, weddings can be a beautiful way to begin a marriage… tune in to learn how. Priya Parker is a facilitator, strategic advisor, acclaimed author of The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why it Matters, and executive producer and host of the New York Times podcast, Together Apart. Trained in the field of conflict resolution, Parker has spent 20 years guiding leaders and groups through complicated conversations about community, identity, and vision at moments of transition. She lives in Brooklyn, NY, with her husband and two children. Follow Priya on Instagram: @priyaparker Learn more about Priya’s Wedding Course here: https://course.priyaparker.com/aog-wedding-planning Get Priya’s book, The Art of Gathering: https://www.priyaparker.com/book-art-of-gathering If you enjoyed this episode, screenshot it and share it on social media! Make sure to tag @maryspodcast and @priyaparker Mentioned In This Episode... Ep. #157: Wedding Reflections w/ My HUSBAND: https://spotify.link/ivI8sz5NYAb 10 Wedding Planning Questions for the Artful Gathering Couple: https://www.priyaparker.com/wedding-planning-guide Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- The Secret To Finding Your People, Having More Meaningful Gatherings, & Creating A Community You Love With Priya Parker
Priya Parker shares her practical tips for becoming a better host and guest, finding the right kind of group to gather with, and how to instantly bring energy back into not-so-fun gatherings. why gatherings are SO important, even if you’re not a party person the one thing you need to have any kind of successful gathering why identifying the PURPOSE of your gatherings is so important and exactly how to do it how to make the parties you throw way more memorable the number one thing you need to do before an event begins to make it successful how to instantly make a lame-feeling party way more fun (as a host OR a guest) what to STOP spending time on when planning parties (no one cares!) and what to invest more time in genius tips to make funerals, weddings, zoom meetings, dinner parties, and group trips more meaningful and enjoyable and so much more! For more from Priya, head to her website www.priyaparker.com , where you can find her course, follow her on Instagram @priyaparker , and grab her book The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters . To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast . This episode is sponsored by: LMNT: go to DrinkLMNT.com/Liz a to get a free LMNT sample pack with any order. AG1: visit AG1.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today. Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- How To Transform Your Meetings With Priya Parker's 'The Art of Gathering'
In this episode, we explore the art of gathering and its importance in our lives with Priya Parker, facilitator, strategic advisor, and author of "The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why it Matters". Priya shares her belief that gathering is a creative act and how the pandemic has impacted the way we gather. We dive into the importance of intention in creating meaningful gatherings and how to be a good guest. Plus, we explore ways to up the value and meaning of gatherings. Whether you're a host or a guest, this episode is sure to inspire you to think about the power of gathering and how you can make your next gathering more intentional and meaningful. Priya Parker is a facilitator, strategic advisor, and author of "The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why it Matters". With 20 years of experience guiding leaders and groups through complicated conversations, Parker brings a wealth of knowledge to her work. She is trained in conflict resolution and lives in Brooklyn with her family. If you're looking to up your gathering game, this episode is for you. Priya shares insights on how to create meaningful gatherings that are both intentional and impactful. We explore the impact of the pandemic on gathering and how we can adapt to this new reality. Priya emphasizes the importance of being a good guest and how to show up fully in a gathering. Plus, we dive into the future of gathering and how we can make our gatherings more meaningful and impactful. Some highlights we explore: The impact of the pandemic on gathering: "When you are not together in the same building, how you actually run your virtual meetings is all you have to shape culture. What you do is what people think this place is." The power of intention in creating meaningful gatherings: "The key to creating a meaningful gathering is to have a clear intention." She explains how setting an intention can help to create a shared sense of purpose and create a more meaningful experience for everyone involved." How to be a good guest. Priya discusses the importance of being a good guest and how to show up fully in a gathering. She emphasizes the importance of being present, showing gratitude, and participating fully in the experience. The art of creating: Priya emphasizes the importance of creating intentional and meaningful gatherings to create a sense of togetherness and community. The future of gathering: The way we gather is changing, and we discuss the future of gathering and how we can adapt to this new reality. She emphasizes the importance of creating psychological togetherness and mastering the skill of creating collective meaning for people. Enjoy!
- How To Host Better Gatherings with Priya Parker
This podcast episode is a companion to “ Issue #58: No More Bad Dinner Parties .” Coming together as a community has the potential to be the most important thing we do—gatherings are supposed to make us feel something, but the uninspiring dinner party I attended is far from an exceptional anecdote. It’s why Priya Parker starts off her book The Art of Gathering with the observation, “ The way we gather matters. And yet most of us spend very little time thinking about the actual ways in which we gather. ” Last week, I spoke to Priya about how to do just that. We chatted about utilizing “generous authority,” how creating a guest list can be a cleansing ritual, and the importance of a purpose and “moment of focus.” I love what she shared, near the end, when I asked her about hosting my first dinner party in my studio apartment . You can listen to our full conversation here: Two quick episode notes: * The article Priya quotes in her book is “ Chill is a Garbage Virtue ” by Alana Massey. * The memory expert Priya references is Ed Cooke . Thanks for listening! You can access the original issue here . Get full access to morning person at www.morningpersonnewsletter.com/subscribe
- 769: Thanksgiving with Vivian Howard and Priya Parker
This week, we’re getting ready for Thanksgiving with Star of A Chef’s Life, Vivian Howard, and the expert on gatherings, Priya Parker.
- How to have a more meaningful social life, with Priya Parker
Welcome to the last episode of Series 3! I really hope you have enjoyed the series and it’s given you some pause for thoughts. Don’t forget to rate and review the show on iTunes to help other people find me. Priya Parker is a conflict resolution strategist, based in the States and the author of a 2018 book, The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters. I’ve wanted to speak to her since I read her book in 2019 , because so many of us - myself included! - struggle to maintain our social lives. What to say yes to, what to say no to, what to seek out and what to avoid. Priya talks about gatherings big and small in a way that she calls “small p political” - because it is deeply political, she says, to decide what we celebrate, elevate and value through who, why and when we come together. I think Priya offers a really unique perspective on what gathering actually means. I hope you enjoy it - and thanks for joining me, for series 3! How should we meet? And who decides? by Priya Parker for The New York Times The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker When do we actually need to meet in person? By Rae Ringel for The Harvard Business Review Hosted & Exec Produced by Pandora Sykes Production by Joel Grove
- Designing Culture First Gatherings, with Priya Parker
In this episode, Damon sits down with Priya Parker, master facilitator, and author of The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why it Matters. Priya provides listeners with a masterclass in the art of gathering. Here are some of the questions you might have about your work meetings: Have you wondered if your meetings were serving the right purpose? Have you questioned whether the right people are in the room? Do you worry that the way you gather at work is impacting someone’s ability to feel like they belong? Don’t worry, these questions are being asked at every level of organizations around the world right now. Priya will lay the foundation for how to gather, why to gather and what we can do to make our gatherings more meaningful. Damon and Priya also analyze some famous examples of workplace culture in the form of Ted Lasso and Succession to learn what they can teach us about gathering. By the end of this episode, you’ll also learn the difference between a conversation and a gathering and why you need to find the deepest need of your gatherings to truly create a meaningful experience. To hear from more Culture First Leaders like Priya Parker make sure that you register to join us at Culture First . Culture First is a series of free virtual experiences exploring how culture, science, and innovation can guide organizations, leaders, and teams through the challenges and towards the opportunities of reworking work for everyone. Get your free ticket here . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- [Unedited] Priya Parker with Krista Tippett
Priya Parker has become the voice of what it means to gather in this world we inhabit now. She is helping remake the “how” of coming together — and more importantly, the “why.” Long before the pandemic, she points out, we had fallen into rote forms for staff meetings, birthday parties, conferences, shared meals. Virtual or physical, this time of regathering offers a threshold we can decide to cross with imagination, purpose, and joy. This is a conversation with so much to walk away from and put immediately into practice. Priya Parker is a conflict resolution strategist and author of the acclaimed book, The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters . She is a founding member of the Sustained Dialogue Campus Network, a member of the World Economic Forum Global Agenda Council on New Models of Leadership, and a Senior Expert at Mobius Executive Leadership. Learn more about her work, her online Gathering Makeover series, and her email newsletter at priyaparker.com . This interview is edited and produced with music and other features in the On Being episode "Priya Parker — Remaking Gathering: Entering the Mess, Crossing the Thresholds." Find the transcript for that show at onbeing.org. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- How to have healthy conflict, featuring Priya Parker
Today we continue this week's series with Priya Parker, a conflict resolution expert who works to help people connect in more meaningful ways through being intentional in their gatherings. Today she explains how creating a common language around tension and conflict provides a fertile ground for growth and connection. By asking hard questions from a place of love and respect, we can actually move from fear and avoidance to understanding and empowerment—and transform the way we interact. Watch the full clip here . For more info, go to www.priyaparker.com , or order her book, The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters . I'd love to know what you think, so join in on the conversation! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on Instagram ( @pgishparenting ), or you can always find me at www.pgishparenting.com .
- Creating transformation one gathering at a time, featuring Priya Parker
Every day you're creating a narrative in your home based on your conversations, your structure system, and your style of family life. Wouldn't it be great to use that narrative to provide a greater purpose and mission statement for your family? Priya Parker, an author, facilitator, and strategic advisor, believes that how we gather is how we live—so we need to be intentional about how and why we connect with those around us. Watch the full clip here . For more info, go to www.priyaparker.com , or order her book, The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters . I'd love to know what you think, so join in on the conversation! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on Instagram ( @pgishparenting ), or you can always find me at www.pgishparenting.com .
- S2 Ep9: Power, Intention, and Gathering with Priya Parker
Priya Parker is a facilitator, strategic advisor, the acclaimed author of The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why it Matters, and one of Prentis' newest friends. Listen as these two reflect on where we've been in the past year, what we have the opportunity to bring forward, and the ever-shifting dynamics of power when two or more people meet. Find the show notes + transcript on our website: www.findingourwaypodcast.com Come practice with us at The Embodiment Institute: www.theembodimentinstitute.org Follow us on Instagram @findingourwaypodcast Stay up to date on Prentis' work by joining our newsletter The Finding Our Way Team includes: Prentis Hemphill - Host and Producer Eddie Hemphill - Co-Producer + Editor devon de Leña - Co-Producer + Visual Design Support the show The Becoming the People Podcast Team: Producers: Prentis Hemphill & devon de Leña Sound Engineer and Editing: Michael Maine Original Music: Mayyadda
- Brené with Priya Parker: A Meeting Makeover
This episode is the second of a two-part series with Priya Parker, master facilitator, strategic adviser, and the author of The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters . We hold a weekly meeting in our organization that doesn’t seem to be serving everyone in a consistent way, so Priya helps me figure out what’s going on and why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Brené with Priya Parker on How We Return and Why It Matters, Part 1 of 2
Join me for Part 1 of a two-part series with Priya Parker on gathering together again. Priya is a master facilitator, a strategic adviser, and the author of The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters . We talk about the big and small challenges we’ll see when we return to workspaces, the need we’ll have to use our creativity and ingenuity to figure out how to be together, and the opportunity we’ll get to ask how we can be together better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- AlunaGeorge: Together (Conflict Resolution with Priya Parker)
Aluna Francis of AlunaGeorge and trained facilitator, Priya Parker. In this episode we discuss: - the science of how we gather - “healthy heat” in conflicts - the importance of having a disputable purpose when we gather - the pitfalls of vulnerability focused culture - how to sell tickets AIRS 11/25/20
- Brené with Priya Parker on The Art of Gathering
Priya Parker is a master facilitator, strategic adviser, and the author of The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters . We dig into what it means to come together, why connection requires intention, and the often-invisible structures inside our most meaningful gatherings. Priya even helps me deconstruct my wedding and why, decades later, people still tell me how different and fun it was! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- #175 Ask the Expert: Connection with Priya Parker
In this week’s Ask the Expert interview Sarah is in conversation with Priya Parker - a trained conflict facilitator and author of The Art of Gathering (how we meet and why it matters). Together they discuss connection, good controversy and how we can all be more creative in how we get together. Priya shares ideas on how we can make our meetings more meaningful and how the pandemic has impacted our sense of connection with each other. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 09. The Way We Gather and Why it Matters with Priya Parker
The way we come together has been severely disrupted. How can we seize this opportunity to make gatherings more relevant and meaningful? Priya Parker believes that “Gatherings aren't just events, they are moments that remind us of who we are, who we have been, and who we might become.” In this conversation, we discuss how we can make gatherings even more meaningful, despite so many of us being apart during the pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- How to create meaningful connections while apart with Priya Parker
Author Priya Parker shares tools for creating meaningful connections with friends, family and coworkers during the coronavirus pandemic -- and shows how we can take advantage of gatherings that are unique to this moment of social distancing. “We don’t necessarily need to gather more,” she says. “We need to gather better.” This virtual conversation is part of the TED Connects series, hosted by Chris and current affairs curator Whitney Pennington Rodgers. It was recorded on March 27, 2020. To learn more, visit go.ted.com/tedconnects Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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GuestVine has tracked 41 guest episodes from Priya Parker across 36 shows — about 32 hours of listening, going back to May 2018. Every episode links straight to the original publisher's audio.
Priya Parker shows up most often on The Curiosity Shop with Brené Brown and Adam Grant (3 episodes), with visits to Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women and PG-ish. The conversations mostly sit in Culture & Arts territory.
Most recent: “How Leaders Turn Conflict Into Progress, with Priya Parker” on Coaching for Leaders - Talent Management | Leaders, 28 Sept 2026.
Podcasts Priya Parker has appeared on
The shows with the most detected Priya Parker guest appearances.
- The Curiosity Shop with Brené Brown and Adam GrantLatest appearance: 10 Sept 20263 episodes
- Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for WomenLatest appearance: 28 May 20262 episodes
- PG-ishLatest appearance: 24 Jun 20212 episodes
- The Lonely HourLatest appearance: 31 Jul 20192 episodes
- Coaching for Leaders - Talent Management | LeadersLatest appearance: 28 Sept 20261 episode
- The Nature Of with Willow DefebaughLatest appearance: 22 Sept 20261 episode
- Game Changers with Molly FletcherLatest appearance: 17 Sept 20261 episode
- Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication TechniquesLatest appearance: 14 Sept 20261 episode
Appearance timeline
How often Priya Parker has guested over time — by quarter, from tracked appearances.
Priya Parker has appeared on 41 recent podcast episodes across 36 different shows. GuestVine keeps this list complete and up to date — new appearances are added automatically and delivered to the podcast player you already use.
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- What podcasts has Priya Parker been on?
- Priya Parker has appeared on 41 recent podcast episodes across 36 shows, including The Curiosity Shop with Brené Brown and Adam Grant, Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women, PG-ish.
- What is Priya Parker's latest podcast appearance?
- The latest detected appearance is “How Leaders Turn Conflict Into Progress, with Priya Parker” on Coaching for Leaders - Talent Management | Leaders, published 28 Sept 2026.
- How many hours of Priya Parker podcast interviews are there?
- GuestVine has tracked about 32 hours of Priya Parker guest appearances across 41 episodes, going back to 15 May 2018.
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