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*** Trigger Warning - Abuse dynamics Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 168 - "How do the Interaction Dynamics apply to children and power dynamics? (Shapes 10 - (the movies are next!))" is now LIVE! Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide If you're tuning in for our movies episode, we promise its coming next week. Join us on our journey down a rabbit hole so...

*** Trigger Warning - Abuse, problematic dynamics, domestic abuse Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 167 - "The Harm Dynamic (AKA the abuse dynamic) - focusing on actual harm and the impact of it" is now LIVE! Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide We've been talking about the shapes and approaches in the Interaction Dynamics for a while now, but there has al...

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 166 - "How to meet your needs in empowering ways (Shapes 8) - How to move from a disempowering approach to meeting your needs to an empowering one" is now LIVE! Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide Now that we have all of these shapes and approaches, what do we do with them? We're glad you asked. In today's episode we&...

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 165 - "How to meet your needs in empowering ways (Shapes 7) - The Contributor Approach" is now LIVE! Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide Many of us have been taught that giving is a good thing, but the truth is that isn't always the case. The good news is there is a way to make sure that we are contributing in ways that a...

***Trigger Warning - Trauma and abuse Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 164 - "How to meet your needs in empowering ways (Shapes 6) - The Supporter Approach" is now LIVE! Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide If the Rescuer Approach was your go to, then we suggest you tune into this episode as there is another approach that will allow us to truly help support t...

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 163 - "How to meet your needs in empowering ways (Shapes 5) - The Creator Approach" is now LIVE! Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide We've spent a lot of time talking about the disempowering approaches to try and meet needs and all that pinging around the Drama Triangle has us dizzy. This week we're switching gears (a...

***Trigger Warning - Domestic Abuse Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 162 - "How to know if the way you're meeting your needs is disempowering (Shapes 4) - Why the Rescuer Approach is so harmful" is now LIVE! Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide When it comes to the Drama Triangle, taking the Rescuer Approach doesn't seem all that bad, right!? Well, le...

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 161 - "How to know if the way you're meeting your needs is disempowering (Shapes 3) - The Rescuer Approach" is now LIVE! Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide It's time pull pull out your cape and your best "I'll save you" because after this episode you may want to retire them both for good. Join us for th...

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 160 - "How to know if the way you're meeting your needs is disempowering (Shapes 2) - The Persecutor Approach" is now LIVE! Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide ***Trigger warning - abusive dynamics and behaviors *Spoiler alert - Handmaid's Tale (time code below) We would do anything for those we love and never do anyt...

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 159 - "How to know if the way you're meeting your needs is disempowering (Shapes 1) - The Victim Approach" is now LIVE! Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide ***Trigger Warning - Ableist terminology and references to self harm We've been talking about it since the beginning. It's been on the "to record" li...

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 158 - "When giving a second chance is a good idea...and when it isn't" is now LIVE!Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide People generally want to receive (and give) second chances and have relationships be "good" however, this isn't always in the best interest of anyone involved. Join us as we talk about the second part of second chances...

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 157 - "An "apology" to avoid consequences is not an apology, it's manipulation (and other things that help you to make an effective apology)" is now LIVE! Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide Imagine receiving (what feels like) a heartfelt apology and finding out it was actually an attempt to manipulate you. Unfortunately, this happens...

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 156 - "The 6 essential parts of an effective apology" is now LIVE! Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide Sorry. A word that holds a lot of weight but often has little meaning. An apology is so much more, which is why we have created a blueprint to help us navigate the moments where we have messed up. Join us for another install...

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 155 - "Why do some people get second chances, and some people don't?" is now LIVE! Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide Ever wonder why it seems some people throw second chances around like confetti but you didn't get invited to the party? Unfortunately it's unlikely the invitation got lost in the mail however ther...

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 154 - "What are your relationship orbits, and how can they protect you?" is now LIVE! Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide Get ready to blast off because we're taking a journey to outer space and exploring our relationship orbits. We've talked about them before and today we're taking a deeper dive into what they are, how they are determ...

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 153 - "The power of whimsy when meeting your needs" is now LIVE! Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide Today we're going on a whimsical adventure and you're invited. The power of whimsy goes way beyond sparkles and bubbles and is a highly underestimated tool that can be used to bring a little something extra to many are...

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple Episode 152 - "Are you avoiding something that would meet your needs because you're not "good at it"?" is now LIVE! Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide How often do you stop yourself from doing something that would meet your needs simply because you think you can't or you don't think you'll be good at it? Well...

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 151 - "What Bieber, a bucket and Bourdain have to do with needs" is now LIVE! Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide It may sound like the setup for a joke, but today's episode really isn't a laughing matter. So often people act without regard to who will have to deal with the consequences of their choices, actions and b...

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 150 - "Why "We listen and we don't judge" is SO problematic" is now LIVE! Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide Viral trends are a dime a dozen and one in particular has caught our eye. On today's episode we're diving into the viral trend "We listen and we don't judge". Join us as we discuss...

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 149 - "The ONLY thing you owe other people" is now LIVE! *Trigger Warning - Example of a man seriously compromising woman's needs Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide Social norms have many of us thinking that we owe others or that others owe us. Whether it is due to conditioning, a bid to be seen as polite or a sense of e...

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 148 - "How to find your needs "big hitters"" is now LIVE! Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide Given that everything we do every second of every day is done in an attempt to get our needs met, you would think it would be easy to know what things would have the most impact. Unfortunately, that isn't always the cas...

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 147 - "How much emotion should you show children?" is now LIVE! Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide Emotions can play a big role in cultivating a relationship of trust and transparency with children. Tune into this week's episode where we discuss how connecting with and expressing your emotions can better equip your child...

Trigger Warning - Serious, life threatening assault *** Although not detailed or graphic, especially given the topic we are speaking about today, we understand this may be triggering to some viewers. This reference begins at timestamp 00:57:14 and ends at 01:02:36. *** Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 146 - "How honest should you be with children" is now LIVE! Full Show notes: https:/...

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 145 - "When your help is actually a hinderance" is now LIVE! Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide It can be challenging for us to know what we need to meet our needs at any given moment and yet we often forget this, especially when it comes to suggestions. We can be so eager to jump in and "help" that we don't re...

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 144 - "The importance of befriending your rage" is now LIVE! Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide Rage is a valid human emotion that we are often taught to repress and ignore. The power of rage can be scary and it doesn't have to be destructive. Tune in to today's episode to find out how to harness its power to begin m...