Rohan Parrant Method

Navigating Conflict and Emotional Expression with Peter Lustig

Rohan Parrant Season 1 Episode 34

In this insightful episode of the Rohan Parrant Method, I sit down with Peter Lustig, a professional peacemaker and lawyer who has transformed his career from adversarial litigation to facilitating collaborative conflict resolution. Peter shares his unique approach to turning legal and personal confrontations into opportunities for growth and understanding. His involvement in initiatives like the Mankind Project and the Conscious Wills Project highlights his commitment to creating safe environments where honest dialogue and deep connection can thrive.

We explore how personal stories and judgments shape our interactions, the vital role of emotional expression in mental well-being, and the power of safe spaces for meaningful conversations. Peter discusses how addressing internal narratives and acknowledging both pleasant and unpleasant emotions can lead to transformative personal and professional changes. The episode also sheds light on the Conscious Wills Project as a proactive way to prevent family conflicts, alongside the importance of men’s groups like the Mankind Project in fostering vulnerability and authentic connection.

Key Takeaways:

  • Understanding the personal stories we tell ourselves is crucial in navigating relationships and conflict.
  • Acknowledging and expressing emotions benefits both mental and physical health, enhancing emotional awareness.
  • Safe spaces enable individuals to share their deepest feelings without judgment, fostering meaningful conflict resolution.
  • Conscious Wills provide a courageous approach to addressing family disputes before they escalate.
  • Programs like the Mankind Project offer men vital spaces to explore vulnerability, accountability, and personal growth.

About Rohan

Rohan Parrant is a counsellor, coach, speaker and wellbeing strategist dedicated to helping individuals and leaders live, perform and lead without burning out. With over two decades of experience across construction, trades, corporate, education and youth services, he brings a grounded, no-BS approach to personal development, mental health and leadership.

On The Rohan Parrant Method podcast, Rohan dives into honest, practical conversations with everyday people, thought leaders and high performers to explore what it really means to grow, heal and lead well—especially under pressure. From burnout and mindset to trauma, resilience and self-awareness, this is the show for people who want to go deeper, feel stronger, and show up better in all areas of life.

With a background that bridges real-world grit and emotional depth, Rohan knows what it takes to rise after setbacks, push past mental barriers, and keep showing up with integrity. His episodes are packed with raw insights, grounded tools and powerful stories that challenge the status quo and call you to step into something greater.

Whether you're rebuilding, evolving or just curious, Rohan’s method is real, relatable and always rooted in lived experience.

Connect with Rohan:
Website: rohanparrant.com

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