Every human has core emotional needs. They are as essential as air and water. Yet so often, we convince ourselves they don’t matter—that we’ll be fine if they’re not met, or that they don’t even exist. The more we deny our emotional needs, the more disconnected and dissatisfied we feel. Ignoring them leaves us out of alignment with ourselves and unable to feel whole.

In this episode, I explore what’s lacking in the world of self-help, personal development, and even coaching: a genuine understanding of our emotional needs. This missing piece explains why so many people seeking growth and making real change in their lives still find themselves feeling a little bit empty inside. Today, you’ll hear why identifying and tending to your emotional needs can make a profound difference in your journey, and the reason why we’re so quick to ignore them in the first place.

Learning to recognize and honor your emotional needs is essential for lasting transformation. At this level of self-knowing, my clients feel more confident, more trusting of themselves, and more grounded in their decisions. They lead their lives and businesses with clarity, and for coaches, it allows them to guide others through the same powerful process.

Your emotional needs are not a weakness, but a gateway to self-knowing and true wholeness. When you pay attention and treat them as essential, you begin to fill the cracks in your foundation and build a life that feels full, grounded, and aligned with your purpose.

What you’ll learn:

• Why unmet emotional needs create feelings of emptiness and disconnection
• How mindset work can unintentionally cause us to minimize our emotional needs
• The difference between self-responsibility and isolation when it comes to meeting your emotional needs
• Why taking ownership of your emotional needs also means allowing connection and support from others
• The core emotional needs we have as humans and practical ways to begin understanding and tending to them

You can read the full show notes here.

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