"If you can get across to kids that you care, that it's important, that they're important, that solves most of the problem."

Gina Simm, author of 'Heart to Heart, Three Systems for Staying Connected,' shares her journey of discovering Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and applying it in her classroom. She discusses the power of empathy cards for children and how they can facilitate communication and conflict resolution. Gina also introduces the concept of the Wheel of Choice, a system that provides children with various options for resolving conflicts.

Her book 'Heart to Heart' includes 14 lessons that teach NVC principles and the use of the Wheel of Choice.

In this conversation, Gina Simm and Nate Guadagni discuss the power of empathy and connection in resolving conflicts and meeting needs. They emphasize the importance of focusing on the intention to connect rather than solely on problem-solving.

Gina offers workshops, coaching, and resources for parents and educators interested in implementing NVC in their lives.

Website: https://www.teachingfromyourheart.org/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginasimmcreator

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gina.simm.9

About the Host:

Nate Guadagni is an NVC based Life Coach with over 15 years of experience in coaching and group facilitation. He is also a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Qigong⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ teacher, the founder of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bo Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, an accessible yoga system and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Balance for Life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a senior fitness program. 

Tools discussed in this episode:

Heart to Heart Book & Empathy Cards for Kids

1) ⁠⁠⁠DOWNLOAD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the NVC Template Pack here:

• The Magic Formula - 4 Step NVC Process

• List of Basic Needs We All Have

• Feelings When Your Needs Are Not Satisfied

• Feelings When Your Needs Are Satisfied

Additional Resources:

Language of Life Community - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Weekly Group Classes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Free Templates, Coaching, & Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Language of Life Website⁠⁠⁠⁠

NVC Teaching Videos - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Apply to be a guest on the Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free NVC Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Books and Trainings - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CNVC Official Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:34 Discovering NVC and the Cherry Hill Co-Housing Community

06:12 Using Empathy Cards in an Empathy Session

09:12 The Power of Naming Feelings and Needs

12:40 Facilitating Empathy Sessions with Children

20:22 The Value of Posters and Storytelling

24:26 The Three Systems in 'Heart to Heart'

27:04 The Power of Empathy and Connection

30:04 Using the Wheel of Choice

33:14 Teaching Requests and Needs

36:29 The Spiritual Aspect of NVC

38:02 Transforming Relationships and Communities

49:06 Workshops, Coaching, and Resources

Key Takeaways

• Empathy cards for children can be a powerful tool for communication and conflict resolution.
• The Wheel of Choice provides children with various options for resolving conflicts.
• Teaching NVC principles and the use of the Wheel of Choice explicitly and integrating them into the daily schedule can create a child-centered environment for moving through conflict.
• The book 'Heart to Heart' includes 14 lessons that teach NVC principles and the use of the Wheel of Choice. Focusing on empathy and connection is more effective than solely problem-solving in resolving conflicts.
• The intention to connect is the ultimate goal in addressing problems with children.
• The Wheel of Choice is a powerful tool for empowering children to make choices and meet their needs.
• Explicitly teaching the concepts of requests and needs can enhance communication and understanding.
• Nonviolent Communication (NVC) has a spiritual aspect and can transform relationships and communities.
• Gina Simm offers workshops, coaching, and resources for parents and educators interested in implementing NVC.

Micah Salaberrios is an expert in the field of Nonviolent Communication and has been teaching since 2016. He wrote the bestselling book "The Art of Nonviolent Communication", and hosts a popular podcast, "The Art of NVC", with over 70,000 downloads.

In this conversation, Nate and Micah discuss the practical application of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) in real-life situations. Micah shares examples of how to use emergency empathy to de-escalate heated moments and identify underlying needs.

Throughout the conversation, they emphasize the need for practice and flexibility in using NVC and the importance of using it in your natural voice.

Micah Salaberrios

Website, Podcast & Practice Group: The Art of NVC

Micah’s belief in the transformative power of NVC has been the driving force behind his work, helping people to resolve conflicts peacefully and fostering deeper understanding in their relationships.

About the Host:

Nate Guadagni is an NVC based Life Coach with over 15 years of experience in coaching and group facilitation. He is also a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Qigong⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ teacher, the founder of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bo Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, an accessible yoga system and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Balance for Life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a senior fitness program. 

Tools discussed in this episode:

1) ⁠⁠DOWNLOAD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the NVC Template Pack here:

• The Magic Formula - 4 Step NVC Process

• List of Basic Needs We All Have

• Feelings When Your Needs Are Not Satisfied

• Feelings When Your Needs Are Satisfied

Additional Resources:

Language of Life Community - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Weekly Group Classes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Free Templates, Coaching, & Resources: ⁠⁠⁠Language of Life Website⁠⁠⁠

NVC Teaching Videos - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Apply to be a guest on the Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free NVC Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Books and Trainings - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CNVC Official Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Key Points:

• Micah Salaberrios wrote 'The Arts of Nonviolent Communication' to complement Marshall Rosenberg's original book on Nonviolent Communication (NVC).
• The language and approach of NVC need to be updated to fit the current times and the way we communicate.
• Sounding natural and authentic is crucial when using NVC to avoid sounding formulaic or robotic.
• Emergency empathy is a powerful tool in resolving conflicts, as it allows us to identify how someone feels and why without blaming or judging them.
• Practicing NVC involves thinking about possible feelings and needs in difficult conversations and going deeper to uncover the core issues.
• NVC can turn conflict into connection and lead to a deeper sense of understanding and empathy. Using emergency empathy can help de-escalate conflicts and create a sense of calm in heated moments.
• Connecting feelings to needs can provide clarity and understanding in emotional situations.
• NVC tools can be helpful in navigating power struggles and resolving conflicts in relationships.

• NVC is a lifelong practice that can lead to deeper connections and more effective communication.

Sound Bites

• "The Arts of Nonviolent Communication: A Complement to Marshall Rosenberg's Book"
• "Emergency empathy is just guessing or asking how someone feels and why they feel that way."
• "NVC can turn conflict into connection and lead to a deeper sense of understanding and empathy."
• "Let me just multiple choice here. I'm feeling this. Which one are you feeling?"
• "If I'm feeling something, it's because a need is being satisfied or not satisfied in this moment."
• "Just the sensory somatic feeling in the body is the first level of just accepting, honoring it, understanding, and then the intellectual understanding will come out."

We take you on a journey through the concept of taking responsibility for your feelings, as outlined in NVC. We'll walk you through the three stages of emotional development—starting with "emotional slavery," where you might feel burdened by others' emotions.

Then, we'll dive into the "obnoxious stage," where you start to push back, and finally reach "emotional liberation," where you learn to fully own your feelings without putting that weight on others.

By sharing our personal experiences, we aim to help you better understand how these stages play out in real life and highlight the importance of recognizing your needs and practicing empathy in your relationships.

About the Host:

Nate Guadagni is an NVC based Life Coach with over 15 years of experience in coaching and group facilitation. He is also a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Qigong⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ teacher, the founder of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bo Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, an accessible yoga system and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Balance for Life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a senior fitness program. 

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Misha Beverly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a co-producer of this podcast, as well as a content creator, filmmaker, and costumer. She is passionate about learning NVC and how to be the change she wishes to see in the world through better communication.

Tools discussed in this episode:

1) ⁠DOWNLOAD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the NVC Template Pack here:

• The Magic Formula - 4 Step NVC Process

• List of Basic Needs We All Have

• Feelings When Your Needs Are Not Satisfied

• Feelings When Your Needs Are Satisfied

Additional Resources:

Language of Life Community - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Weekly Group Classes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Apply to be a guest on the Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free NVC Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Free Templates, Coaching, & Resources: ⁠⁠Language of Life Website⁠⁠

NVC Teaching Videos - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Books and Trainings - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CNVC Official Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

--- Send in a voice message: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/language-of-life/message⁠

Host, Nate Guadagni, welcomes Jerry Koch-Gonzalez, a certified trainer in Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and a consultant in Sociocracy. Jerry shares insights into Sociocracy, a governance system emphasizing egalitarian decision-making and continuous feedback.

They explore how Sociocracy intertwines with NVC principles, discussing its implementation in various communities, including Jerry’s own Cherry Hill Co-housing Community. The conversation delves into practical examples, highlighting the significance of trust, empathy, and effective communication in fostering collaborative environments. Listeners are encouraged to explore sociocracy and its potential to create more inclusive and participatory organizations.

About the Host:

Nate Guadagni is an NVC based Life Coach with over 15 years of experience in coaching and group facilitation. He is also a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Qigong⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ teacher, the founder of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bo Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, an accessible yoga system and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Balance for Life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a senior fitness program. 

Jerry Koch-Gonzalez helps companies and organizations implement Sociocracy to create adaptive and effective organizations where all members’ voices matter. He is a consultant and certified trainer in both Dynamic Governance/Sociocracy and Compassionate Communication (NonViolent Communication), with a focus on governance, decision making, communication skills, and conflict resolution.

Tools discussed in this episode:

1) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sociocracyforall.org/

2) ⁠DOWNLOAD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the NVC Template Pack here:

• The Magic Formula - 4 Step NVC Process

• List of Basic Needs We All Have

• Feelings When Your Needs Are Not Satisfied

• Feelings When Your Needs Are Satisfied

Additional Resources:

Language of Life Community - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Weekly Group Classes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Apply to be a guest on the Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free NVC Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Free Templates, Coaching, & Resources: ⁠⁠BIO Language of Life Website⁠⁠

NVC Teaching Videos - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Books and Trainings - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CNVC Official Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

--- Send in a voice message: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/language-of-life/message⁠

This episode explores the powerful concept of connecting our feelings to underlying needs and how to navigate receiving difficult messages. It’s explained that while others' words may be a stimulus, our feelings stem from how we interpret them and our own needs.

The discussion delves into the four choices we have when responding to challenging messages: hearing blame and focusing on what's wrong with the speaker, hearing blame and focusing on what's wrong with ourselves, recognizing our own feelings and needs, or identifying the speaker's feelings and needs.

Through examples and role-playing, the episode illustrates how to effectively apply these principles in personal and professional settings, ultimately fostering greater understanding and connection.

About the Host:

Nate Guadagni is an NVC based Life Coach with over 15 years of experience in coaching and group facilitation. He is also a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Qigong⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ teacher, the founder of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bo Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, an accessible yoga system and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Balance for Life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a senior fitness program. 

⁠⁠⁠⁠Misha Beverly⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a co-producer of this podcast, as well as a content creator, filmmaker, and costumer. She is passionate about learning NVC and how to be the change she wishes to see in the world through better communication.

Tools discussed in this episode:

1) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The 4 Choices Template

2) DOWNLOAD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the NVC Template Pack here:

• The Magic Formula - 4 Step NVC Process

• List of Basic Needs We All Have

• Feelings When Your Needs Are Not Satisfied

• Feelings When Your Needs Are Satisfied

Additional Resources:

Language of Life Community - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Weekly Group Classes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Apply to be a guest on the Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free NVC Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Free Templates, Coaching, & Resources: ⁠BIO Language of Life Website⁠

NVC Teaching Videos - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Books and Trainings - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CNVC Official Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

--- Send in a voice message: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/language-of-life/message⁠

Nate Guadagni welcomes guest speaker Catina Franklin Sweedy, who has over twenty years of experience in education as a private and classroom clarinet teacher, nature educator, and homeschooler. She is a staff member at the Embark Center, a democratic self-directed learning community for people ages 10-18 that embraces authentic real-life learning.

They delve into the principles of NVC and how it integrates with self-directed, consent-based education at Embark. Katina shares her personal journey into this alternative education model, emphasizing the importance of choice, consent, and fostering genuine connections. The conversation explores the challenges and triumphs of implementing NVC and sociocracy within a learning environment, highlighting the transformative impact on both students and educators.

Nate Guadagni is an NVC based Life Coach with over 15 years of experience in coaching and group facilitation. He is also a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Qigong⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ teacher, the founder of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bo Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, an accessible yoga system and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Balance for Life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a senior fitness program. 

Tools discussed in this episode:

1) Catina Franklin Sweedy's ⁠Embark Education Center⁠

2) ⁠Sociocracy For All Link⁠

3) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DOWNLOAD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the NVC Template Pack here:

• The Magic Formula - 4 Step NVC Process

• List of Basic Needs We All Have

• Feelings When Your Needs Are Not Satisfied

• Feelings When Your Needs Are Satisfied

Additional Resources:

Language of Life Community - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Weekly Group Classes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Apply to be a guest on the Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free NVC Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Free Templates, Coaching, & Resources: BIO Language of Life Website

NVC Teaching Videos - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Books and Trainings - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CNVC Official Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

--- Send in a voice message: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/language-of-life/message⁠

We explore more of Chapter 4 of the NVC book regarding "Identifying and Expressing Feelings." This episode unpacks the subtleties of how we talk about our emotions, shedding light on the difference between true feelings and those that mask judgments, such as when we say "I feel like," which often introduces a faux feeling.

We’ll dive into practical examples to help you recognize and express your emotions more authentically. Whether you're new to NVC or looking to deepen your practice, we hope you find valuable insights to transform the way you communicate with others and understand yourself.

Resources: FAUX FEELINGS BLOG LINK

About the Host:

Nate Guadagni is an NVC based Life Coach with over 15 years of experience in coaching and group facilitation. He is also a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Qigong⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ teacher, the founder of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bo Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, an accessible yoga system and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Balance for Life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a senior fitness program. 

⁠⁠⁠Misha Beverly⁠⁠⁠ is a co-producer of this podcast, as well as a content creator, filmmaker, and costumer. She is passionate about learning NVC and how to be the change she wishes to see in the world through better communication.

Tools discussed in this episode:

1) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DOWNLOAD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the NVC Template Pack here:

• The Magic Formula - 4 Step NVC Process

• List of Basic Needs We All Have

• Feelings When Your Needs Are Not Satisfied

• Feelings When Your Needs Are Satisfied

Additional Resources:

Language of Life Community - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Weekly Group Classes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Apply to be a guest on the Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free NVC Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Free Templates, Coaching, & Resources ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LanguageOfLife.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

NVC Teaching Videos - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Books and Trainings - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CNVC Official Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

--- Send in a voice message: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/language-of-life/message⁠

We dive deep into Chapter 4 of Dr. Marshall Rosenberg’s "Nonviolent Communication." We explore the significance of identifying and expressing feelings and how it can transform your life. Learn how connecting with your emotions can lead to a richer, more fulfilling life and stronger relationships.

Highlights:

About the Host:

Nate Guadagni is an NVC based Life Coach with over 15 years of experience in coaching and group facilitation. He is also a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Qigong⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ teacher, the founder of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bo Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, an accessible yoga system and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Balance for Life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a senior fitness program. 

⁠⁠Misha Beverly⁠⁠ is a co-producer of this podcast, as well as a content creator, filmmaker, and costumer. She is passionate about learning NVC and how to be the change she wishes to see in the world through better communication.

Tools discussed in this episode:

1) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DOWNLOAD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the NVC Template Pack here:

• The Magic Formula - 4 Step NVC Process

• List of Basic Needs We All Have

• Feelings When Your Needs Are Not Satisfied

• Feelings When Your Needs Are Satisfied

2) Jim Manske's Pathways to Liberation Matrix - Self Assessment

Additional Resources:

Language of Life Community - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Weekly Group Classes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Apply to be a guest on the Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free NVC Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Free Templates and Resources - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LanguageOfLife.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

NVC Teaching Videos - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Books and Trainings - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CNVC Official Website⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Host, Nate Guadagni, and guest, Misha Beverly, explore Chapter 3 of Dr. Marshall Rosenberg's NVC, focusing on the vital skill of observing without evaluating. This technique is believed to be one of the most vital forms of human intelligence.

We share personal insights and practical examples, demonstrating how distinguishing between pure observations and evaluations can transform communication and relationships.

We want you to gain valuable tools to improve empathy and connection within your interactions, with real-life applications and exercises from the book.

About the Host:

Nate Guadagni is an NVC based Life Coach with over 15 years of experience in coaching and group facilitation. He is also a ⁠⁠⁠⁠Qigong⁠⁠⁠⁠ teacher, the founder of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bo Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, an accessible yoga system and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Balance for Life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a senior fitness program. 

⁠Misha Beverly⁠ is a co-producer of this podcast, as well as a content creator, filmmaker, and costumer. She is passionate about learning NVC and how to be the change she wishes to see in the world through better communication.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DOWNLOAD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the NVC Template Pack here:

• The Magic Formula - 4 Step NVC Process

• List of Basic Needs We All Have

• Feelings When Your Needs Are Not Satisfied

• Feelings When Your Needs Are Satisfied

Resources

Language of Life Community - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Weekly Group Classes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Apply to be a guest on the Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free NVC Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Free Templates and Resources - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LanguageOfLife.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

NVC Teaching Videos - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Books and Trainings - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CNVC Official Website⁠⁠⁠

--- Send in a voice message: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/language-of-life/message⁠

Nate Guadagni welcomes special guest Jim Manske, author of Pathways to Nonviolent Communication, co-creator of PeaceWorks and an expert in Nonviolent Communication (NVC).

Together, they delve into the transformative power of NVC and explore the Pathways to Liberation Matrix, a tool designed to assess and enhance one's proficiency in NVC skills. Jim shares the story behind the creation of the matrix, emphasizing its focus on self-assessment and personal growth rather than judgment.

Through insightful anecdotes and practical examples, they illustrate how NVC fosters deeper connections, resolves conflicts, and cultivates empathy. Whether you're new to NVC or seeking to deepen your practice, this episode offers illuminating perspectives and practical guidance for living a more compassionate and fulfilling life.

More about Jim - click here

Jim and Jori's weekly NVC Group

Pathways to Liberation Matrix - Self Assessment

Order the book: Pathways to Liberation

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DOWNLOAD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the NVC Template Pack here:

• The Magic Formula - 4 Step NVC Process

• List of Basic Needs We All Have

• Feelings When Your Needs Are Not Satisfied

• Feelings When Your Needs Are Satisfied

Resources

Language of Life Community - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Weekly Group Classes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Apply to be a guest on the Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free NVC Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Free Templates and Resources - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LanguageOfLife.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

NVC Teaching Videos - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Books and Trainings - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CNVC Official Website⁠⁠⁠

About the Host:

Nate Guadagni is an NVC based Life Coach with over 15 years of experience in coaching and group facilitation. He is also a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Qigong⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ teacher, the founder of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bo Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, an accessible yoga system and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Balance for Life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a senior fitness program. 

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