We don't always realize, but so much of the communication we've been taught, receive and give on a daily basis contains subtle elements of violence. This includes blame, judgment and criticism or labeling. But through nonviolent communication, we can learn to state our feelings and needs, and make requests that get answered. Listen in as Tony and I discuss how this is especially beneficial if you're criticized for how you eat and don't know how to respond!    Next, we have my very special guest Elizabeth Lesser who is a bestselling author and the cofounder of Omega Institute. Elizabeth focuses on health, wellness, spirituality and creativity. Listen in as Elizabeth shares her personal involvement with Spiritual Activism, where it's lead her, and how we can incorporate it into our daily lives.  [BULLETS] Tony and I discuss how to deal with loved ones, family members, friends and co-workers when changing your lifestyle and bettering your life... Why certain types of verbal communication with we have with other human beings don't feel good... Tony shares the subtle forms of violence and how they go beyond physical violence... How observation is the first step of nonviolent communication and how to apply it in your daily lives... We talk about feelings and how these are expressed as you heal... Why it's so important to see ourselves as creators and not victims... How to acknowledge how we feel and say what we need... Ways to communicate in order to avoid the damaging effects of assuming... Elizabeth shares the purpose of the Omega Institute, how did it began, and how it's evolved... How feminine energy can be more focused on taking care of our planet, each other... How to use our feminine energy limited resources for "care of" instead of "domination over"... How this energy can be used in leadership and why it is so important at this time in our history... Elizabeth talks about Spiritual Activism and how it's the linking up of your life with your word... Ways to take personal steps with Spiritual Activism on a daily basis... We discuss some of the greatest lessons we've learned about life and share some tips on how to deal with the difficult things that happen in life... Elizabeth talks about her book, Marrow: A Love Story and the deepest lessons she learned during her experience and how those lessons can be incorporated into our daily life challenges and relationships... [FEATURED GUESTS] About Elizabeth Lesser Elizabeth Lesser is a bestselling author and the cofounder of Omega Institute, the largest adult education center in the United States focusing on health, wellness, spirituality and creativity. Elizabeth's first book, The Seeker's Guide, chronicles her years at Omega and distills lessons learned into a potent guide for growth and healing. She also wrote the New York Times bestselling book, Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow. Her latest book, Marrow: A Love Story, is a memoir about Elizabeth and her younger sister, Maggie, and the process they went through when Elizabeth was the donor for Maggie's bone marrow transplant. A former midwife, she now helps her readers and students transform their lives after brushes with pain, adversity and life's myriad problems. About Tony Flores, a long-time friend of Kimberly who, after graduating from Stanford University, began researching and writing professionally full-time. He has a passion for natural health, especially Beauty Detox, and loves to share exciting new studies and insights he learns with Kimberly and the community! [RESOURCES / INFORMATION] Main site for NVC: http://www.nonviolentcommunication.com/index.htm 4-part process: http://www.nonviolentcommunication.com/aboutnvc/4partprocess.htm Biocybernaut experience:http://kimberlysnyder.com/blog/2016/11/02/my-experience-increasing-crazy-amounts-of-peace-love-creativity-in-a-week/ Nonviolent Communication: Life-Changing...