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: Relational Integrity
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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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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difficult conversations
#76 How to Work with Defensive People: Turning Resistance into Connection
After our heartfelt conversations on our recent Conversations from the Heart episode, I found myself reflecting more deeply on the topic of defensiveness. It’s such ...
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communication skills
How to Respond to Silence and Shut Downs
Knowing how to respond to silence with empathy is an advanced relationship skill, and I have some powerful strategies to up your game.
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connection
How to Transform Emotional Sensitivity into a Superpower
Today we’re diving into the powerful shift that happens when we embrace our emotional sensitivity for the superpower that it really is. When we stop ...
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connection
From Problem-Solving to Emotional Presence: Transforming Relationships through Connection
How do you know when it's better to diving into problem-solving with someone, or if it's better to offer more emotional presence? This week's podcast ...
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communication skills
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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empathy
Empathy vs. Responsibility: How to Care Without Overstepping
Did you know that feeling responsible for other people's feelings can actually block your empathy for them? Today I want to dive into a key ...
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communication skills
How to Build Emotional Connection with People Who Struggle to Express Feelings
Establishing an emotional connection with someone who struggles to express feelings requires patience, empathy, and a deep understanding of their needs, and honoring individual communication ...
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Inner Work & Discernment
Transforming ‘Should’: How to Speak with More Compassion and Choice
Replacing "should" in our language is a powerful way to communicate with more choice and compassion. This week, we're focusing on practical tips and scripts ...
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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: ...
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
difficult conversations
#76 How to Work with Defensive People: Turning Resistance into Connection
After our heartfelt conversations on our recent Conversations from the Heart episode, I found myself reflecting more deeply on the topic of defensiveness. It’s such ...
Read more
communication skills
How to Respond to Silence and Shut Downs
Knowing how to respond to silence with empathy is an advanced relationship skill, and I have some powerful strategies to up your game.
Read more
connection
How to Transform Emotional Sensitivity into a Superpower
Today we’re diving into the powerful shift that happens when we embrace our emotional sensitivity for the superpower that it really is. When we stop ...
Read more
connection
From Problem-Solving to Emotional Presence: Transforming Relationships through Connection
How do you know when it's better to diving into problem-solving with someone, or if it's better to offer more emotional presence? This week's podcast ...
Read more
communication skills
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
empathy
Empathy vs. Responsibility: How to Care Without Overstepping
Did you know that feeling responsible for other people's feelings can actually block your empathy for them? Today I want to dive into a key ...
Read more
communication skills
How to Build Emotional Connection with People Who Struggle to Express Feelings
Establishing an emotional connection with someone who struggles to express feelings requires patience, empathy, and a deep understanding of their needs, and honoring individual communication ...
Read more
Inner Work & Discernment
Transforming ‘Should’: How to Speak with More Compassion and Choice
Replacing "should" in our language is a powerful way to communicate with more choice and compassion. This week, we're focusing on practical tips and scripts ...
Read more