Ever spiraled into shame because of one tiny mistake? Or replayed a text convo with a ghoster, trying to decode what you did wrong? You’re not alone, and you’re not broken.

In this vulnerable and uplifting episode, Tiffany and Patrice bring raw questions to the table, and I offer some insights into how we talk to ourselves when we feel abandoned, rejected, or ashamed.

This one’s for every tender-hearted human who’s been too hard on themselves - and who’s ready for something softer, wiser, and more freeing.

We discuss:

• 1:10 Opening thoughts
• 2:33 How a wrong phone number on a business card led to a spiral of shame - and the exact steps to stop that spiral mid-spin.
• 11:34 Two strategies in the moment of stress: pause, and name what's happening
• 12:05 Why reclaiming the word “stupid” could be the most liberating thing you do all week.
• 19:52 What ghosting actually tells you about someone - and how it might be the kindest exit you didn’t ask for.
• 25:47 A note on goodness of fit and how it can enable choicefulness
• 33:19 Comments from the audience
• 45:30 Closing thoughts

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In this epsiode, we speak with Cathy and Paul. Cathy is untangling her intentions around gift giving and her desire to be closer to her daughter. Paul is working to understand an intense emotional reaction after he had a difficult conversation with his partner.

We discuss:

• 3:10 Opening thoughts on the current political climate
• 10:26 How do I discern between my reaction and the reality of a thing?
• 17:46 The sweet spot we're longing for when giving a gift
• 21:30 Finally I feel like an adult!
• 30:18 I am right on time.
• 35:30 Dogs vs. cats
• 41:02 Are you stressed about telling someone a truth?
• 42:13 I had a hard conversation and an intense emotional reaction and I'm not sure why.
• 51:30 Setting an intention to cry
• 55:50 Practical Do's and Don'ts

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How do we stay connected to ourselves - and to others - when our nervous systems are screaming, our inner critics are loud, and old family patterns are tugging us backward?

In this episode, we examine:

• 2:03 I'm struggling in my relationship with my sister. Why does my body still react to conflict even when my mind knows I'm safe now?
• 7:19 A new, empowering take on going "no contact" (it's not a rejection - it's a reset)
• 13:51 A practical way to set new terms of engagement in relationships that matter, but hurt
• 20:37 I want to set an intention with my family. How can I best interact with them?
• 29:44 I'm in a place of transition, how can I best connect with myself?
• 50:33 How can I tell if the resistance I'm feeling needs to be worked through or if I need to switch course?
• 55:25 Closing thoughts

Please share with your family and friends!

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Thank you for listening!

Here are more ways to connect with me:

• Become a member of my online learning community
• Join my Spring Deep Dive: The Art of Repair Work
• Join our calls live
• Set up a private session
• Follow me on TikTok @dr.yvetteerasmus