Send us a textThe Importance of Self Care That Actually WorksIn this episode of the Needy Podcast, I return after a year-long hiatus to discuss the essence of self-care that truly supports individual needs. I talk about my upcoming free workshop titled 'Self Care That Actually Works' scheduled for September 25th. I differentiate my approach to self-care from the prescriptive methods often sold online, emphasizing the need for responsive and present self-care practices. I share my personal journey of developing a self-care routine that helps me meet life's demands in a sustainable way, such as waking up early to watch the sunrise and engaging in varied physical activities. The discussion highlights the importance of creating routines that are adaptable to one's current emotional and physical state, ultimately aiming to provide a framework for showing up fully and compassionately for oneself.00:00 Welcome Back to the Needy Podcast01:46 Introducing the Self-Care Workshop02:31 Redefining Self-Care03:56 The Importance of Responsive Self-Care06:18 Personal Self-Care Practices10:42 Creating a Routine That Works15:09 The Why Behind My Self-Care Routine20:16 Final Thoughts and Workshop InvitationSupport the show

Send us a textHow can we untangle ourselves from productivity culture without leaving our big dreams, goals, and interests behind?In this episode, Dr. Kate Henry joins me to talk about slow productivity, an approach she learned and developed after being diagnosed with a chronic illness at a pivotal moment in her life.Dr. Kate Henry is a Productivity Coach who specializes in sustainable and well-being oriented productivity. She holds an MFA in creative writing and a PhD in rhetoric and composition. In addition to her work as a productivity coach, Dr. Henry is an independent researcher and author of the book Tend to It: A Holistic Guide to Intentional Productivity.Tune in to hear more about…The practice of untying worth from productivityThe grief around letting go of achievementThe Venn Diagram of slow productivityBody doubling and co-working as helpful productivity toolsKate’s favorite slow productivity tools & best practicesExperimenting with roles & boundaries that work for youHang out with KateVisit Kate’s WebsiteRead Kate’s Book Tend to It: A Holistic Guide to Intentional ProductivitySubscribe to Kate’s Substack TendingResourcesDownload the Finch AppLove Needy? Pretty please subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and leave a rating & review.Really love Needy? Join the Needy Podcast Inner Circle! Courses, discounts, quarterly Q&As and more for a one-time or monthly donation of any amount. Exclusively for folks who love the Needy podcast. THANK YOU.Support the show

Send us a textHow can we let stories from the past transform our relationship to the present?In this episode, I’m joined by Ronna Detrick for a thoughtful and moving conversation about the power of reclaiming sacred stories. We discuss her passion for writing, reinterpreting the Bible, and reconnecting with historical stories in a more meaningful and honest way.Ronna Detrick (she/her) left the church and its dogma nearly twenty years ago but took the stories of women with her. She has combined her love of writing with a diverse and winding career that has included coaching, spiritual direction, professional development training, corporate leadership, and entrepreneurship. She holds both a Master of Divinity degree and a Certificate in Spiritual Direction from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology.Tune in to hear us discuss…Ronna’s current writing process & how it helps her connect with herself more deeplyThe surprising benefits of closing your eyes while typingThe house of cards that led to Ronna’s deconstructing her belief systemThe power in reclaiming the stories of women that have been misconstruedMary of Bethany & what she teaches us about prioritizing our needsHang out with RonnaVisit Ronna’s WebsiteFollow Ronna on InstagramFollow Ronna on FacebookPre-Order Ronna’s Book Rewriting Eve: Rescuing Women’s Stories from the Bible and Reclaiming Them As Our OwnGet the Intuitive Muse DeckBook a Sacred ReadingLove Needy? Pretty please subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and leave a rating & review.Really love Needy? Join the Needy Podcast Inner Circle! Courses, discounts, quarterly Q&As and more for a one-time or monthly donation of any amount. Exclusively for folks who love the Needy podcast. THANK YOU.Support the show

Send us a textIs it possible to have a relationship with our children that is mutually respectful? How do we push against societal messages saying that being a parent means having no needs?In today’s episode, Jen Lumanlan, the founder of "Your Parenting Mojo," is here to share her wisdom on meeting our needs and those of our children. Together, we delve into the delicate balance between safety and autonomy as parents, exploring how to set boundaries that respect our own needs while honoring our children's independence.Jen is a researcher, parenting coach, and author. After becoming a parent, she went back to school for a masters in education and psychology focusing on child development to better understand why parents and children face the challenges they do. Her podcast (named the best research-based parenting podcast by LifeHacker) and new book, “Parenting Beyond Power” discuss the societal influences that make parenting hard and why we shouldn’t see problems as individual failings.Tune in to hear more about…How to communicate with our children and find solutions that truly benefit everyone involvedThe importance of involving the child in decision-makingThe exaggeration of safety risks and labeling things as safety issuesPerfectionism as a way of seeking love and acceptanceQuestioning perpetuation of harmful systems and seeking changeHang out with JenOrder Jen’s BookVisit Jen’s WebsiteFollow Jen on InstagramListen to Your Parenting Mojo on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyResources from this episodeTake Jen’s needs quiz to learn about your needs as a parentand my needs quiz if you want my support in learning how to nourish your needsLove Needy? Pretty please subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and leave a rating & review.Really love Needy? Join the Needy Podcast Inner Circle! Courses, discounts, quarterly Q&As and more for a one-time or monthly donation of any amount. Exclusively for folks who love the Needy podcast. THANK YOU.Support the show

Send us a textDo you find yourself wanting to prioritize creativity but feeling like you don’t know where to start? How have societal structures and norms impacted your relationship with your wild creative self?In this episode, Shereen Sun (they/them) joins me to discuss the many reasons we disconnect from our creative selves and how they’re helping others reconnect to their radiant Wildhearts.Shereen is an artist, author, and acclaimed mentor who specializes in creativity and self-actualization. They have spent their life living on the margins, inviting the creative spirits of others to come out and play. They believe that everyone deserves access to the revolutionary healing power of the arts.Tune in to hear us discuss...Creativity as a wellness practiceThe myth of the wide open space for creativity and making space for play where we canThe importance of healing our childhood creative woundsShereen’s suggestions for creating a consistent creative practiceThe importance of focusing on the process rather than the end productHang out with Shereen...Visit Shereen’s WebsiteListen to Wildheart RadioOrder Radiant Wildheart: A Guide to Awaken Your Inner Artist and Live Your Creative MissionFollow Shereen on InstagramLove Needy? Pretty please subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and leave a rating & review.Really love Needy? Join the Needy Podcast Inner Circle! Courses, discounts, quarterly Q&As and more for a one-time or monthly donation of any amount. Exclusively for folks who love the Needy podcast. THANK YOU.Support the show

Send us a textIt can be difficult to speak up for ourselves in relationships, especially when we've experienced heartache or lost friends in the past. But, as you’ll hear from today’s guest Katherine Sleadd, recognizing our needs and communicating them honestly can lead to deeper connections, even in the midst of conflict.Katherine is a trauma informed coach, currently pursuing her masters in counseling psychology. She is the author of How to Be a Bad Friend: The Hidden Life of Failed Relationships, a book all about friendship and friend breakups. Her work is focused on growing people’s capacity to understand and reconnect with their desire, like you would an old friend.Tune in to hear us discuss...How conflict is necessary for growth for ourselves and our relationshipsNoticing when we’re overworking in relationships and taking a break if neededRecognizing personal history and how it affects behavior in relationshipsNot ghosting yourself when you’ve been ghostedHang out with Katherine...Buy How to Be a Bad Friend: The Hidden Life of Failed RelationshipsVisit Katherine’s WebsiteFollow Katherine on InstagramLove Needy? Pretty please subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and leave a rating & review.Really love Needy? Join the Needy Podcast Inner Circle! Courses, discounts, quarterly Q&As and more for a one-time or monthly donation of any amount. Exclusively for folks who love the Needy podcast. THANK YOU.Support the show

Send us a textHave you ever stayed up late for just one more Netflix episode, knowing it’s robbing you of the rest you need? Or abandoned your much-needed afternoon walk when a partner or colleague asked why you hadn’t taken it yet?In today’s episode, I welcome back Rosie Molinary for a heartfelt and deeply honest conversation about the ways we’ve sabotaged our chances of getting our needs met as a means of getting back at those who didn’t meet them.Rosie is an activist, author, speaker, and radical self-acceptance champion. She offers workshops and retreats, speaking on self-acceptance, body image, self-care, media literacy, the Latina experience, and intentional living. She also provides retreat facilitation and consultation to companies and brands that wish to provide a synergistic, empowered and soulful experience to their clients and employees as they serve the world.Tune in to hear us discuss...The power of a mental health walkDiscerning when delight needs to shift into careThe helpfulness of sharing your intentions with othersThe various reasons we abandon ourselves and our needsClaiming the needs we want to distance ourselves fromHang out with Rosie...Visit Rosie’s WebsiteOrder Rosie’s BooksFollow Rosie on InstagramLove Needy? Pretty please subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and leave a rating & review.Really love Needy? Join the Needy Podcast Inner Circle! Courses, discounts, quarterly Q&As and more for a one-time or monthly donation of any amount. Exclusively for folks who love the Needy podcast. THANK YOU.Support the show

Send us a textHow do you show up in times of contraction? Do you question why you’re tired or not feeling something? Do you try to force yourself to work the same ways you do in times of expansion?In this solo episode, I share how I’m feeling after three expansive years of writing, editing, promoting, and launching my book. And I reflect on how I’m learning to manage the necessary period of contraction that has followed.If you struggle to give yourself permission to embrace ease after times of great effort, this episode is for you.Tune in to hear more about...Examining how we show up when “it don’t come easy”Cutting ourselves some slack as we expand and contractFocusing on what’s coming easily and working well at the momentMeeting ourselves where we are in times of contractionGiving ourselves permission to say difficult things out loud and in the presence of other peopleResources...Order my book Needy from your favorite indie bookstore or from AmazonLove Needy? Pretty please subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and leave a rating & review.Really love Needy? Join the Needy Podcast Inner Circle! Courses, discounts, quarterly Q&As and more for a one-time or monthly donation of any amount. Exclusively for folks who love the Needy podcast. THANK YOU.Support the show

Send us a textIf you’re struggling to connect with your authentic self and prioritize what you need most, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.Today, I’m talking with Vasavi Kumar. Vasavi is a therapist, podcast host, and author of the book Say It Out Loud. As a first generation Indian immigrant raised in Long Island, New York, she has relentlessly searched to find her own voice, access the freedom of her creative spirit and help others along the way.Together, we have a conversation that flows from Vasavi’s tough day and illustrates how important it is to say the thing you need to say out loud.Tune in to hear us discuss...Putting yourself and your needs first, even when you feel selfishThe comfort in being able to fall back on the power of your own voice when making hard decisionsProtecting your energy by showing up authenticallySpeaking out loud to ourselves as a way to recognize how we feel about the situations we’re inHang out with Devon...Pre-Order Vasavi’s Book Say It Out LoudVisit Vasavi’s WebsiteFollow Vasavi on InstagramListen to the Say It Out Loud PodcastResources...The Feelings WheelLove Needy? Pretty please subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and leave a rating & review.Really love Needy? Join the Needy Podcast Inner Circle! Courses, discounts, quarterly Q&As and more for a one-time or monthly donation of any amount. Exclusively for folks who love the Needy podcast. THANK YOU.Support the show

Send us a textHow do we engage with our feelings without being overwhelmed by the multitude of our emotions?In this episode, I’m joined by Devon Loftus, an author and writer who finds inspiration in the human experience. She believes that emotions are important messengers, a universal language of humanity that connects us to ourselves and others.Together, we have a heartfelt conversation about processing our feelings in new and expansive ways. And Devon shares how she names, sits with, and says goodbye to her emotions.Tune in to hear us discuss...Unpacking how we “should” feel vs how we actually feelDevon’s favorite emotionsThe power in using our voices in a true & authentic wayBreaking down the often catch-all term of “tired”What it means to “say goodbye” to our emotions when we’re tempted to over-identify with themHang out with Devon...Order Devon’s New Book DwellFollow Devon on InstagramVisit Devon’s WebsiteRead More from Devon with Her Newsletter on SubstackLearn More About Moon Cycle BakeryResources...Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole by Susan CainLove Needy? Pretty please subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and leave a rating & review.Really love Needy? Join the Needy Podcast Inner Circle! Courses, discounts, quarterly Q&As and more for a one-time or monthly donation of any amount. Exclusively for folks who love the Needy podcast. THANK YOU.Support the show