Conversations from the Heart

In this heartfelt podcast, they explore the balance between setting self-care boundaries and empathizing with others. They discuss topics such as empathizing vs setting boundaries, handling money from parents, and responding empathetically to gaslighting accusations. They also delve into effective communication, caring and respect, and the journey of learning to love.

Explore the importance of empathy, self-reflection, and communication. Learn to separate stimulus from response. Discover techniques for encouraging active participation in group discussions. Delve into advocating for yourself nonviolently. Find out how to invite empathy and support from others. Learn when and how to provide advice mindfully. Discover strategies for managing challenging family situations. Explore the significance of empathy and connection in communication. Discuss feelings of being overwhelmed and under-resourced in family dynamics. Reflect on frustration, changes, and the need for unloading. Overcome inhibition and find clarity through expression.

The podcast explores effective communication and collaboration in relationships, the power of presence and self-care, navigating relationships with long-term depression, establishing boundaries, exploring triggers and self-connection, and the importance of non-violent listening.

Unravel complexity of emotional dynamics in relationships and cultivate healthier connections. Strategies for navigating communication challenges and preventing the cycle of violence. Harnessing the power of conscious anger and expressing human rights. Dealing with intensity and buried emotions. Importance of open communication in friendship. Seeking help for trauma and violence. Understanding the duration and complexity of emotions. Working with our bodies and biology for self-awareness.

Explore the importance of setting boundaries and seeking reassurance in relationships. Learn about non-violent communication and meeting needs for reassurance. Discover strategies for healing and reducing violence. Reflect on the conversation and join the membership program for more resources.

Explore power struggles in relationships, building a supportive community outside of your partner, reflecting on conflicts between communities, personal experiences and journey towards healing, inviting conscious conversation and embracing imperfection, and exploring intention, healing, and inclusivity.

Welcome To Conversations From The Heart. I am your host, Dr. Yvette Erasmus and I’m here because I long for a kinder, more honest world where most of us feel nourished, seen, and able to meet our human needs in relationships that matter.I’m a clinical psychologist whose work is rooted in the belief that we can heal disconnection and cultivate compassion. Growing up in South Africa with a father working for the apartheid regime and a mother fighting for human rights taught me how fractured our world can be and how important it is to bridge divides. Hosting nonviolent communication practice groups while studying psychology and peacemaking sparked the conversations that eventually became this podcast.My approach draws from NVC consciousness as well as archetypes, shadow work, somatic practices, developmental psychology, and the writings of many teachers including Diane Musho Hamilton, Marshall Rosenberg, bell hooks and Pema Chodron. In this space we practice heart-based courage: staying present when it’s hard, owning our feelings without blaming, and exploring new scripts for old patterns. My hope is that these conversations inspire and support you in living with more clarity, compassion and connection. Let’s explore what becomes possible when we stop bracing against life and begin opening to it. Let’s walk together toward a more peaceful, humane world and settle in for meaningful conversations from the heart. For ongoing practice and deeper learning, join my monthly membership program. You will find a safe space for live discussions and a supportive community of like-minded, open-hearted humans. Stay updated on new episodes and resources by subscribing wherever you listen to podcasts or visiting yvetteerasmus.com. Here are more ways to connect with me: Join the School of Human Connection Hop on one of our live calls Check out my YouTube page