Do you feel lonely, unseen and unheard in your intimate relationship? Asking for what you need skillfully, mindfully and compassionately from your partner not only will improve your communication but also fortify your relationship. Having unmet needs can yield to a build up of anger, bitterness and resentment. I have an incredible episode for you […]
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When Your Needs Are Not Met with Yvette Erasmus, PsyD
The way we are spoken to as children becomes the way we speak to ourselves and others as adults, but as we become more aware of how we both think and speak habitually, we also develop more choice and creativity about who we want to be today. When we soften our heated conversations with loved […]
The Art of Fear
Fear? What comes to mind when you hear the word fear? What has your lifelong relationship been with this emotion? In this week’s eye opening episode my special guest, former extreme skier Kristen Ulmer shares her own experience with fear and why she believes that conquering fear won’t work and what to do instead. We all feel […]
The Upside of Your Dark Side
Todd Kashdan talks about the importance of feeling all our emotions and not being so concerned about labeling them as negative and positive. We can harness superpowers from anger, embarrassment, anxiety and all other emotions. By experiencing the full palette of emotions we develop emotional agility. Highlights Why chasing happiness may be harming to your ability to get […]
How to Communicate Your Needs in a Relationship
Communication is big part of any relationship. When we become parents our relationship with our parenting partner gains a whole new layer of complexity. Are you a good communicator? Is your relationship a challenging one? Do you keep having the same old argument? Are you in touch with your needs? Can you communicate them safely […]
Getting unSTUCK: 5 Simple Steps to Emotional Well-Being
Do you get triggered and hijacked by your emotions quite often? Do you ever find yourself frustrated, disappointed, insulted, angry or annoyed in your house? Does your spouse or children do things that just bother you beyond measure? Do you carry those emotions with you throughout your day? In other words do you get stuck? […]