We've all been told the importance of identifying our emotions - but normally we stop there. Today, we explore the importance of digging deeper and getting curious about the needs behind our emotions. Tuning into these needs (again both met and unmet) takes practice but can literally alter your life and relationships. This episode was inspired by the content and teachings of Allison Ayer and her course linked below. We shared some examples from our own lives and then weave into how this practice can be a game-changer as you navigate fertility, pregnancy, birth and parenting.

Some of the topics covered:

• understanding needs behind all emotions (from happy to sad to angry and more) and their impact on emotional regulation.
• identifying unmet & met needs and communicating those clearly

• importance of self-awareness and how this changes our relationships
• why welcoming all emotions allows for deeper connection
• how to get curious about yours and others emotions/needs
• why being needy is good for everyone (you and others)
• 'claiming, not blaming'

Resources/Links:

• list of emotions and needs
• Dr. Laura Markham and relating to children

• Allison's course: Wake The Talk Up!

• Rachel Yellin's Yes To Birth Course

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