Episode Summary In this episode, Dr. B and Ryan go through three practices to use when in conflict to help people be heard and, hopefully, have greater connection. These include: using empathy first, using Connecting Requests, and expressing using the

Episode Summary This is a judgement, but we think this episode is quite adorable and filled with a lot of wisdom. Dr. B interviews a married couple, both with many years of using NVC. They share about their journey of

Episode Summary This episode is a bit longer than usual. Dr. B had an inquiry from two of her listeners who were in a conflict about the NVC process and requested some clarity. This is a recording about that conflict

Episode Summary How aware are you of the thoughts that you have throughout your day that are not based in observational reality? Do you have any sense of how these thoughts support you or mess you up? Also, are you

In this Episode, Dr. B and Ryan share two requests that can be used to forge greater connections in your communications. First, there is a quick review of what NVC connecting requests are – and then they discuss why they

Do you ever wonder if it’s a good time to say something when you are upset about a situation? Or maybe you do express whatever is going on for you and you tend to create disconnection in those moments? Well,

In Episode 228, Dr. B introduces her colleague Ryan Bonhardt and encourages him to share how NVC has impacted his life. While he didn’t know exactly what he was stepping into when he and Dr. B first met several years

Dr. B had some recent epiphanies related to her communication experiences on the pickleball court. Episode 227 shares some of these celebrations and mournings and has some “playful,” “creative” ideas on how to merge NVC with pickleball. If you don’t

In Episode 226, Heather models empathy while giving it to Dr. B about her holiday experience. By listening in, you can hear Heather providing presence, reflecting and taking needs guesses. During the episode, the hosts also go over the things

Episode Summary Recently Dr. B spent a day in prison sharing NVC with about 80 inmates. In Episode 225, Dr. B and Heather talk about this experience. We hope you find it interesting and inspiring while listening. Episode Notes Additional

Episode Summary In Episode 224, Dr. B talks with two individuals about their experiences working for organizations with and without NVC. The differences are quite startling and lend to some evidence for why NVC can be helpful in any business

Episode Summary In this Episode, Dr. B shares about a sweet experience around the definition of connection that she usually shares with students. She often finds people are quite moved to learn it’s not just a definition but a living,

Episode Summary While presence is a key component of NVC, it’s hard to come by – especially in trigger situations. So, in Episode 222, Dr. B and Heather explore how intentional breathing may, in fact, help assist in the ever

Episode Summary In this Episode, Dr. B and Heather discuss some recent comments of course students regarding the thoughts vs. feelings distinction. Once again, the hosts talk about the importance of this distinction and they share different ideas on how

Episode Summary In a country where so many people don’t see eye to eye on issues and candidates, many are struggling with how to have conversations that move folks towards connection instead of the opposite. In Episode 220, Dr. B