Kate so elegantly introduces the concept of a needs and feelings list, which is a now ubiquitous self-help tool that was originally developed by Marshall Rosenberg, Ph.D founder of the Non-Violent Communication movement. In today's episode, Kate 1) first gets the listener centered in their present moment experience, 2) normalizes the common conundrum of not having learned an extensive emotional vocabulary growing up, 3) reminds the listener that yes, you have needs and feelings, and it behooves your personal development and relationships to understand those needs and feelings and to learn how to respond to them. Listen in for Kate's unique perspective on the importance and use of this tool.

Some helpful resources on your journey:

https://www.cnvc.org/training/resource/needs-inventory

https://www.cnvc.org/training/resource/feelings-inventory

https://www.nonviolentcommunication.com/pdf_files/feelings_needs.pdf

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