Today we welcome Sara Russell, renowned life coach and host of the popular MUD/WTR podcast to reveal the common origins of NonViolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg and Cooperative Communication by Claude Steiner.

In this episode, Sara and Nate explore the intertwined threads that connect these two powerful communication methodologies. They unravel the shared roots and principles that underpin both NVC and CC, revealing how these approaches can be instrumental in fostering understanding, empathy, and harmonious relationships as well as addressing personal and institutional power.

Whether you're seeking to improve conflict resolution skills, enhance emotional intelligence, or simply cultivate more meaningful connections, this episode promises to be a thought-provoking journey into the heart of effective communication.

Grab your favorite MUD/WTR beverage, settle in, and join Sara and Nate on this enriching exploration of NonViolent Communication and Cooperative Communication!

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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 the founder of ⁠Bo Yoga⁠, an accessible yoga system and ⁠Balance for Life⁠, a senior fitness program.

DOWNLOAD the NVC Template Pack here:

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

In this episode, we delve into the remarkable intersection of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and the art of goal setting. Join us as we explore how the NVC process can revolutionize the way we approach our goals by emphasizing the importance of connecting with our feelings and needs.

Setting goals is an integral part of personal and professional development, but all too often, the focus is solely on the outcome, neglecting the underlying emotions and corresponding needs. By integrating the principles of Nonviolent Communication, we can create a more compassionate and effective framework for goal setting.

Throughout the interview, we unravel practical strategies to integrate NVC into our goal-setting practice. We explore the significance of self-empathy and self-compassion as crucial components in setting meaningful and fulfilling goals. By developing an awareness of our emotions and needs, we can align our goals with our truest aspirations, enhancing personal growth and overall well-being.

Tune in now to unlock the secrets of Nonviolent Communication and goal setting!

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 the founder of Bo Yoga, an accessible yoga system and Balance for Life, a senior fitness program.

DOWNLOAD the NVC Goal Setting Pack here:

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

You've been learning about the power of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) but are unsure how to begin an NVC conversation.

Luckily you can use NVC to ask for NVC.

Join us as we explore the art of using NVC skills to engage in transformative conversations. We'll provide valuable insights and actionable tips to help you navigate the NVC process effectively.

By the end of this episode, you'll have a better understanding of how to apply NVC principles and use its skills to engage in meaningful conversations. Whether you're navigating a difficult topic or simply looking to improve your communication skills, this episode will equip you with the tools necessary to create a more harmonious and empathetic connection with your loved ones.

DOWNLOAD⁠ the NVC Template Pack here:

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

We all have an internal dialogue that can be critical and unkind, which can lead to feelings of shame, guilt, and inadequacy. This self-judgment can also lead to judgment of others, creating a cycle of negativity and disconnection.

But, what if there was a way to end this cycle and create a deeper sense of understanding and empathy for ourselves and others? In this episode, we will be discussing the powerful tool of Nonviolent Communication, developed by Marshall Rosenberg, which can help us translate and end self-judgments and judgments of others.

Through Nonviolent Communication, we can learn to identify our feelings and needs, and communicate them in a way that fosters connection and understanding, rather than judgment and defensiveness. We can also learn to empathize with the feelings and needs of others, creating a more compassionate and harmonious world.

Join us as we explore the transformative power of Nonviolent Communication and how it can help us break free from the cycle of self-judgment and judgment of others.

DOWNLOAD the NVC Template Pack here:

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

In this episode, we explore the art of communication within relationships and the importance of asking for what we need. 

Drawing on the Nonviolent Communication principles of Marshall Rosenberg, we practice how to express ourselves in a way that fosters connection and understanding with our partners. 

We discuss how to identify our own feelings and needs, and how to communicate them in a way that respects the needs and feelings of our partners. 

Our conversation is a reminder that asking for what we need is not only important, but also an act of vulnerability and love in any partnership.

DOWNLOAD the NVC Template Pack here:

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

Have you ever tried to comfort a loved one in distress, only to have your reassurance blow up in your face?

Not only did your advice, consolation and sympathy not work, it seems to have added to their distress.

And to top it all off, now you're in trouble for adding to the problem!

When someone shares their pain or problems with you, there are 10 Non-Empathic Responses that you want to avoid at all costs.

Advice: "Here's what you should do..." "Have you thought about..."

One-upping: "That's it? Just last week guess what happened to me..."

Educating: "This could be a great opportunity to grow from this is you would just..."

Consoling: "It will be ok, don't worry. Things will work out.."

Story-telling: "My friend just went through this, you see what happened was..."

Shutting Down: "You really shouldn't be feeling this way, you're being unreasonable..."

Sympathizing: "You poor thing! That is just terrible how you're being mistreated!"

Interrogating: "Are you sure something didn't happen to him? When's the last time..."

Explaining: "Look, there was something that came up at work and it had to get done, that why..."

Correcting: "You don't really have your facts straight, see what actually happened was..."

In this episode we clarify why these responses create the opposite effect that they are intended to do and learn the simple yet powerful 4 Part Empathic Responses that is at the heart of Nonviolent Communication.

The Empathic Response can be used to diffuse arguments and fights, clear up confusion and disagreements and even be used to amplify and enhance positive experiences.

This formula can significantly improve your communication with family, friends and coworkers.

DOWNLOAD the NVC Template Pack here:

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

Connecting with a parent who has dementia can be very challenging. 

Taking care of parents can often come with feelings of resentment and thoughts of obligation. Being able to connect these feelings and thoughts to our needs can allow our service to come from the heart and not at the expense of our own wellbeing.

In this conversation we explore how we can tune into the feelings and needs of ourself as a caregiver and how to tune in those of the other person even when they can't express their needs directly.

DOWNLOAD the NVC Template Pack here:

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