By Yvette Erasmus
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It can be incredibly painful when we find ourselves in relationships where we long for deeper authentic connection but can't seem to elicit that desire in others.
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It's easy to let our thoughts sink into the "shoulds" that have been programmed into us:
"I should be able to handle this: other people say it's easy."
"He should be able to get ready and go to school by himself - he's old enough now."
"I should have paid my taxes weeks ago - why does this feel so hard?"
However, running our lives on "shoulds" often robs us of the joy and creative life-energy that is our human divine right, and robs us of our need for choice fulness.
In this episode, we have three different discussions centered around what we "should" or "shouldn't" do, as we dive into the idea of authentic choice fulness:
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When we want to stay in relationship with people who have hurt us, it's important for us to figure out a way to connect with them in a way that keeps us open hearted and also protected.
But how, exactly, can we show up open heartedly in ways that also protect us and keep us safe?
That's where open hearted and loving boundaries come in. In this episode we explore:
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We've all been well trained in the rules of the game we all know. We've been taught to be dutiful children, loving siblings, tolerant friends.
But when some of us realize that we've outgrown the status quo, it can feel like an act of rebellion and revolution as we transform the rules of a system that no longer works for us in search for a more authentic way of life.
At the very beginning of this episode, I walk through my "Getting to the Heart of the Matter" Flowchart, a tool designed to transform conversations away from shame and blame and towards authentic, loving connection. We then explore transforming cultural norms for healthier relationships and delve into:
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Love cannot be ordered up.
Care cannot be demanded.
If we want certain people to love us, or care about us, is there anything we can do to make that more likely?
This episode explores various relational moves across three scenarios that might help to inspire more care for ourselves from other people. We discuss:
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We may be interested in living an authentic, honest life.
Unfortunately, that doesn't necessarily mean those we're closest to are interested in doing the same thing.
The easiest way to encourage those around us to show up authentically is by ensuring we make that experience as easy and enjoyable as possible for them.
In this episode, we discuss:
Two upcoming programs are discussed in this episode. Click on the links below for more info:
Fall Deep Dive: A Look at Grandiosity and Shame
March 2025 Retreat in Santa Fe
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Navigating relationships with difficult family members can sometimes be a Herculean task.
This episode highlights four main strategies for walking the path of authentic communication with family members who can be hard to connect with:
1. Practicing the art of translating judgments into feelings and needs.
2. Maintaining deep connection with ourselves.
3. Locating the conversation in the present and not the past.
4. Melting defensiveness by creating enough internal capacity to be present to someone else's pain.
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Something that can make it difficult for families to connect authentically with one another are the relational habits we fall into. This fall I'll be offering a practice group that dives deep into narcissism and shame and I'd love to see you there! Interested in learning more? Check out all the details.
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Changing our default patterns in relationships takes intention and effort. Whether we're wanting to act differently with loved ones at home or with strangers in public, relational transformation starts by turning inward and working with ourselves, first.
In this week's conversation we discuss:
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This week's episode explores themes of belonging, and the human need we all share for community.
We explore:
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This week's episode is an investigation into working things through in relationship: with our extended family, our mothers, our daughters, and ourselves.
We explore:
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