Language of Life - Nonviolent Communication Podcast

In this episode, Gina Simm returns to Language of Life to delve deeper into the transformative power of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) in classrooms and homes. Building on her book Heart to Heart: Three Systems for Staying Connected, Gina shares insights into family meetings and the importance of empathy in problem-solving.

Join Gina and host Nate Guadagni as they explore the art of connection and the profound impact of empathy on relationships.

Tools discussed in this episode:

• Heart to Heart Book & Empathy Cards for Kids

• Family meetings can foster empathy and understanding in both home and classroom settings.

• Teaching NVC principles enhances communication and connection.
• Empathy and connection are more effective than problem-solving alone in addressing conflicts.

Gina offers workshops, coaching, and resources for those eager to integrate NVC into their lives.

Website: 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. 

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

• 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 Exploring Family Meetings and Empathy

06:12 The Wheel of Choice in Action

09:12 Empowering Children with Choices

12:40 The Role of Empathy in Conflict Resolution

20:22 Integrating NVC into Daily Life

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

27:04 Building Connections through Empathy

30:04 Practical Tools for Parents and Educators

33:14 Teaching Requests and Needs

36:29 The Spiritual Dimension of NVC

38:02 Transforming Relationships and Communities

49:06 Workshops, Coaching, and Resources

Most of us are trapped in the cycle of labels—using diagnoses and judgments as weapons instead of tools for genuine understanding and healing.

In this episode, we speak to Dr. Yvette Erasmus, a certified NVC trainer, clinical psychologist, author, and host of the podcast Conversations from the Heart. Her work seamlessly combines neuroscience, mindfulness, and social-emotional skills to help individuals and organizations thrive.

Website: https://yvetteerasmus.com/

With over 20 years of experience guiding a community of over 2,000 members from conflict to connection, she reveals how nonviolent communication (NVC) offers a revolutionary way to shift from blame and critique to compassion, connection, and real transformation.

In this eye-opening episode, Yvette shares her inspiring journey from high school teacher in Bali to NVC trainer and clinical psychologist, highlighting how these tools can bridge cultural gaps and foster more empathetic relationships—whether with students, clients, or our own families.

Discover how she’s integrating NVC with systems like education, psychology, and even community building, all rooted in the profound understanding that labels are snapshots, not definitions of our identity. You'll learn concrete strategies to transform critique into curiosity—sometimes as simple as swapping the red pen for a yellow highlighter—and how to build relational safety in difficult moments.

We break down:

• How to navigate diagnosis without falling into judgment or stigmatization
• The power of subjective experience and personal authority in communication
• Practical parenting tools for fostering autonomy and trust with children
• Ways to hold boundaries with kindness and presence in challenging situations
• The importance of cultivating curiosity over authority in creating cultural change

This episode is a vital listen for anyone tired of the blame game, yearning for authentic connection, or eager to unlock the true magic of empathy.

Whether you’re a parent, therapist, educator, or curious human, you’ll walk away with tools to foster a more compassionate and resilient world—one conversation at a time.

Hit play and start transforming your interactions today.

0:01 Introduction

0:42 Yvette's Path to NVC

2:04 Implementing NVC in Education

3:26 Transition to Clinical Psychology

5:28 The Role of Diagnosis

12:20 Challenges of Applying NVC

25:20 Parenting with NVC

36:05 Yvette's Courses and Offerings

44:08 Conclusion

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. 

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

"Empathy is the bridge to understanding and connection."

Chris Hartstein, author of 'An Inside Story' and creator of the Empathy Doll, shares her journey into Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and its application with children. In her book, she offers readers a profound and deeply intimate exploration of the human experience through her compelling narrative, and in this episode, she discusses the transformative power of empathy dolls and storytelling in helping kids express their feelings and needs. Chris introduces the concept of using tangible tools like empathy dolls to facilitate emotional understanding and connection. Her book 'An Inside Story' is aimed at young children, providing them with the language and tools to navigate their emotions.

In this conversation, Chris Hartstein and Nate Guadagni explore the profound impact of empathy and connection in nurturing emotional intelligence in children. They emphasize the importance of addressing feelings and needs to foster genuine connections. Chris offers workshops and resources for parents and educators interested in integrating NVC into their interactions with children.

Website: Chris Hartstein's 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.

DOWNLOAD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  the NVC Template Pack here:

• 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

• Empathy dolls can be a powerful tool for emotional understanding and connection.
• Storytelling provides children with a language to express their feelings and needs.
• Teaching NVC principles explicitly can create a supportive environment for emotional growth.
• Focusing on empathy and connection is more effective than solely problem-solving in nurturing emotional intelligence.
• The intention to connect is the ultimate goal in addressing emotional needs with children.
• Chris Hartstein offers workshops and resources for parents and educators interested in implementing NVC.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:00 Discovering NVC and the Empathy Doll

06:00 Using Empathy Dolls in Emotional Sessions

10:00 The Power of Storytelling with Children

15:00 Facilitating Emotional Understanding

20:00 The Impact of 'An Inside Story'

25:00 Conclusion and Resources

Most of us learned emotional vocab only after experiencing pain — but imagine if kids grew up knowing their feelings and needs are normal and understandable.

This episode's guest is Claire Schwartz, an advocate for educational equity, specialist in Nonviolent Communication and She-EO of GROK the World, the company behind the innovative NVC tool: empathy cards. These cards help you navigate feelings and needs while facilitating the NVC process. In this episode, we dive into her work at Grok the World and discuss the practical tools she uses to foster connection and understanding in our communities.

You can get your free GROK starter kit at https://groktheworld.com/

Listeners can use discount code Party20 for 20% off.

Kids GROK Video links at https://groktheworld.com/pages/kids-grok-videos

In this discussion, Claire reveals how tangible tools can transform how we understand ourselves and each other from a young age.

Discover how simple, beautifully designed cards can help people of all ages slow down, identify emotions, and connect deeply—whether in parenting, education, or conflict resolution.

Claire shares the inspiring story of how her mother’s early experiments with feelings cards sparked a global movement, sold over 50,000 copies, and now helps children and adults alike articulate their feelings and needs effortlessly. You’ll learn about the core NVC (Nonviolent Communication) principles embedded in GROK’s tools, the power of owning feelings through physical cards, and how this approach increases emotional literacy across cultures and languages.

We break down practical ways these cards are used: from easing classroom tension to improving family communication, and even supporting decision-making or expressing gratitude. Claire highlights how these simple tools slow down reactive reactions and foster empathic connection—crucial skills in today’s fast-paced world.

Plus, we explore the fascinating intersection of empathy, language, and AI, discussing how future technology could deepen our understanding of human emotions without replacing genuine connection.

Perfect for parents, teachers, therapists, or anyone eager to build more compassionate relationships, this episode reveals how empowering, accessible, and universal emotional literacy truly is. Whether you’re new to NVC or a seasoned practitioner, you’ll walk away with practical insights to make empathy part of everyday life—and help others do the same.

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. 

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

In this conversation, Marysaba Mennuti and Nate Guadagni explore the complexities of emotional expression in the workplace, the challenges of conflict resolution, and the importance of self-awareness in career transitions.

They discuss how emotions can impact communication and relationships, the resistance many face in expressing feelings at work, and the necessity of recognizing when to let go of unproductive situations.

The dialogue emphasizes the role of coaching and self-reflection in fostering personal growth and empowerment.

Marysaba Mannuti a life coach specialized in Nonviolent Communication (NVC).

"I help you build stronger, healthier relationships by learning to express your feelings and needs with empathy, set clear boundaries, and create deeper respect for yourself and others."

https://www.marysabamennuti.com/

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. 

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 to Nonviolent Communication

03:12 Discovering Nonviolent Communication

08:13 The Connection Between NVC and Self-Awareness

10:39 NVC Exercises for Self-Awareness

15:12 Conflict Resolution and NVC in the Workplace

22:04 Implementing NVC Across All Levels of Workplaces

23:58 Navigating Emotions in Communication

26:30 The Challenge of Expressing Emotions at Work

30:54 Understanding Anger and Conflict Resolution

36:02 Recognizing When to Let Go

37:40 Motivation and Career Transitions

40:33 Empowerment Through Self-Awareness

Key Takeaways

• NVC is akin to learning a new language.
• Self-awareness is crucial for effective communication.
• The Wheel of Feels helps identify deeper emotions.
• NVC can transform conflict into a positive experience.
• Effective communication starts with understanding oneself.
• NVC is a lifestyle, not just a technique.
• Conflict resolution requires empathy and understanding.
• NVC can enhance workplace dynamics and relationships.
• Practicing NVC can lead to personal growth and empowerment.
• NVC tools can be applied in various life situations. Self-awareness allows individuals to choose their emotional responses.
• Expressing emotions in the workplace can be challenging due to cultural norms.
• Understanding the impact of emotions can lead to better communication.
• Taking a break can help prevent emotional outbursts during conflicts.
• Recognizing when to let go of unproductive relationships is crucial.
• Career transitions often require reflection on motivations and values.
• It's important to articulate feelings without delving into personal trauma.
• Emotional intelligence is essential for effective communication.
• Coaching can empower individuals to find their own answers.
• Self-awareness is a continuous journey that enhances decision-making.

"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

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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

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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