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How to Ask for What You Need in a Relationship with Yvette Erasmus

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 […]

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 […]

Finding Yourself After a Broken Marriage

Marriage. Is it an antiquated institution? Have you lost yourself in motherhood? Connection with your authentic self or connection with your partner? Needs. How do you communicate your needs openly and directly to your partner? It could be vulnerable. It takes courage to show up authentically and vulnerably in our intimate relationship. Do you suppress […]

On Acceptance and Perfectionism

Acceptance is one of the basic emotional needs. How do you show acceptance to your child?  Why is parental acceptance such a significant influence on the child? What is a childhood memory you have of really being heard and seen? What is a way that you connect with your child deeply? Those special moments often happen in […]

Mindful Communication: How To Find Your Voice, Speak Your Truth and Listen Deeply

About my guest Oren Jay Sofer teaches meditation and communication retreats and workshops nationally. A member of the Spirit Rock Teachers Council, he is a Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication, a Course Trainer at Mindful Schools, and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner for healing trauma. Oren also holds a degree in Comparative Religion from Columbia University […]

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 […]

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Reclaiming Your Inner Child: Heal the Past and Live Fully

June 10, 2025 By Anna Seewald

Are Unmet Needs from Your Childhood Holding You Back? Reclaim Your Inner Child Have you …

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Want to Truly Connect With Your Teen? Start With Yourself

April 13, 2025 By Anna Seewald

Do you ever feel like your teen is drifting—lost in screens, giving you one-word answers, …

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Redefining Success: Finding Joy and Fulfillment in Parenting and Raising Resilient Kids

February 6, 2025 By Anna Seewald

Are you a parent constantly learning and growing alongside your children? Do you sometimes …

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