Conversations from the Heart
A weekly, soul-nourishing podcast offering psychologically grounded, heart-centered reflections on human relationships, inner healing, and compassion-based communication.
Focused on live mini-coaching moments to help callers shift from reactive, domination-based communication to collaborative, heart-centered connection. Listen for new scripts for stuck situations, new ways of responding to old relationship dynamics and guidance on how to approach these situations with empathy, self-awareness, and effective communication strategies. Here, we emphasize understanding both one's own needs and the needs of others, creating safe spaces for vulnerable conversations, and finding ways to express ourselves authentically while respecting others' boundaries.
Conversations from the Heart
#1 - What Deep Need Are You Trying To Meet
Have you ever been embroiled in a power struggle within your relationships, unsure how to navigate the tension and conflict? Welcome to the first episode of Conversations From The Heart. I am your host, Dr. Yvette Erasmus, and this week, we discuss exactly that - offering an insight into the dynamics of such struggles and providing strategies to move from a place of conflict to one of compassionate connection. We discuss attachment styles, how they can impact our relationships, and the importance of moving away from a punishment mentality to create space for connection and compassion. Join us for this exploration of maintaining compassion and understanding in challenging relationships. Read the transcript here.
Show notes:
[0:43] Navigating power struggles in relationships
[8:42] Build the community outside of your partner
[14:33] Who are the people you need on your side?
[19:28] Create your container—what it really means
[23:53] Maintaining compassion in difficult conversations
[30:02] Navigating conflict and seeking justice and healing
[40:04] Go for change and stand for change
[48:45] Addressing why I use pronouns
[52:30] Outro
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