Dr. Yvette's Blog
Inspiration and Encouragement for Your Personal Growth Journey
Stories and learnings from my own personal journey into deeper compassion, healthier relationships and nonviolent living. Please feel free to leave comments and questions on any posts; I love being in conversation with you.
Category: Personal Growth
acceptance
The Good I Am Waiting For is Already Moving Through Me
The good we are waiting for moves through us.
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acceptance
#91 How to Talk to Yourself After a Mistake (Without Spiraling)
What you say to yourself after a mistake matters more than the mistake itself.
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awareness
#86 Have Unmet Needs in a Relationship? How to Tell and What to Do
Have you ever felt frustrated, disconnected, or emotionally drained in a relationship, but couldn’t quite put your finger on why? Maybe you’ve found yourself thinking: ...
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healing
#85 Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD): How to Self-Soothe and Break Free from Emotional Distress
Have you ever felt completely crushed by even the smallest hint of rejection? Maybe a friend doesn’t text back, a coworker gives neutral feedback, or ...
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awareness
#82 What to Do When Relationships Disappoint You
Sometimes, no matter how hard we try, our relationships with other people fall short of what we long for. When this happens, it’s natural to ...
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domination systems
#81 Unlearning What No Longer Serves Us: Reclaiming a Healthier Way of Being
This week on Episode 81 of the podcast, I had deeply meaningful conversations with Carol and Jen that reminded me how powerful and necessary it ...
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communication skills
#80 Reclaiming Your Voice: Navigating One-Sided Conversations
If you've ever been in a conversation where you shared something meaningful, only for the other person to quickly turn the focus back to themselves, ...
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acceptance
#79 Messy Moments, Meaningful Growth: Embracing Imperfection in Relationships
I often think about how much we’re taught to strive for perfection - to say the right thing, feel the right way, and always maintain ...
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Boundaries
Navigating Post-Election Challenging Conversations: A Self-Care Guide
In a time when so many of us feel polarized, navigating challenging conversations with loved ones has become more important—and more difficult—than ever. In the ...
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Boundaries
Boundaries in Relationships: How to Set Terms of Engagement
Relationships thrive when there are clear terms of engagement, but what does this really mean? Imagine what it would be like if you knew exactly ...
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acceptance
The Good I Am Waiting For is Already Moving Through Me
The good we are waiting for moves through us.
Read more
acceptance
#91 How to Talk to Yourself After a Mistake (Without Spiraling)
What you say to yourself after a mistake matters more than the mistake itself.
Read more
awareness
#86 Have Unmet Needs in a Relationship? How to Tell and What to Do
Have you ever felt frustrated, disconnected, or emotionally drained in a relationship, but couldn’t quite put your finger on why? Maybe you’ve found yourself thinking: ...
Read more
healing
#85 Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD): How to Self-Soothe and Break Free from Emotional Distress
Have you ever felt completely crushed by even the smallest hint of rejection? Maybe a friend doesn’t text back, a coworker gives neutral feedback, or ...
Read more
awareness
#82 What to Do When Relationships Disappoint You
Sometimes, no matter how hard we try, our relationships with other people fall short of what we long for. When this happens, it’s natural to ...
Read more
domination systems
#81 Unlearning What No Longer Serves Us: Reclaiming a Healthier Way of Being
This week on Episode 81 of the podcast, I had deeply meaningful conversations with Carol and Jen that reminded me how powerful and necessary it ...
Read more
communication skills
#80 Reclaiming Your Voice: Navigating One-Sided Conversations
If you've ever been in a conversation where you shared something meaningful, only for the other person to quickly turn the focus back to themselves, ...
Read more
acceptance
#79 Messy Moments, Meaningful Growth: Embracing Imperfection in Relationships
I often think about how much we’re taught to strive for perfection - to say the right thing, feel the right way, and always maintain ...
Read more
Boundaries
Navigating Post-Election Challenging Conversations: A Self-Care Guide
In a time when so many of us feel polarized, navigating challenging conversations with loved ones has become more important—and more difficult—than ever. In the ...
Read more
Boundaries
Boundaries in Relationships: How to Set Terms of Engagement
Relationships thrive when there are clear terms of engagement, but what does this really mean? Imagine what it would be like if you knew exactly ...
Read more