Good morning, friends!

For those of you in the states, I hope you enjoyed Independence Day yesterday. And for those of you in other parts of the world, I hope you enjoyed yesterday as well! This week, we've got a podcast about the very first steps in Nonviolent Communication, as well as a couple of new blog posts.

Also, if you missed it live, you can watch Cindy's interview on Conversations With Nicole with Nicole Everett here. She talks about her book and work in NVC, and answers questions from participants who were watching live.

TBM Blog Posts This Week

Nonviolent Communication with Teens - My Story

This post is in a much more personal writing style than previous posts. Read about my experience using and teaching NVC with teenagers this summer.

Self-Awareness Will Improve Your Relationships

Self-awareness is one of the best gifts you can give to those around you. This post dives into how having self-awareness improves not only how to identify and manage your emotions, but also how to communicate more effectively with others.

🎙️ Podcast Episode 146: NVC for "Dummies"

Our bodies are these magnificent machines that are trying to communicate to us at all times. When you notice feelings that you enjoy, it's because needs are being met. If you have feelings you don't enjoy, it's because needs are not being met. Feelings are just your body's way of saying whether or not your needs are met or not. Step 1 of NVC, notice your feelings and see if they are pointing towards needs met or not met - and then use an NVC Needs list to figure out what need is up for you. This is an episode on a simple first step of using NVC.

Click here to listen to the podcast

💪 In The Empathy Gym This Week ❤️

Enjoy,

Juliana Rodriguez