The Universal Needs
Well Sh*t. It really is that simple...
Join Claire & Serena as they take you through a journey to discover more about your Universal Needs, WHY they aren't currently being well met, HOW to meet them in ways that work for you and how to CONSISTENTLY do so in quick, easy and simple ways that fit seamlessly into your life. A combination of personal development & entertainment, this podcast shows you how meeting your Universal Needs is VITAL to all the most important areas of your life including relationships, mental health, self worth, business, parenting, boundaries, emotional wellbeing and more...with plenty of fun along the way.
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Jun 8, 2026
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Episodes
Episode 160 - How to know if the way you're meeting your needs is disempowering (Shapes 2) - The Persecutor approach 23.06.2025 1:09:00
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...
Episode 159 - How to know if the way you're meeting your needs is disempowering (Shapes 1) - The Victim Approach 16.06.2025 1:22:54
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...
Episode 158 - When giving a second chance is a good idea...and when it isn't 09.06.2025 1:05:53
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...
Episode 157 - An "apology" to avoid consequences is not an apology, it's manipulation (and more!)... 02.06.2025 1:00:49
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...
Episode 156 - The 6 essential parts of an effective apology 26.05.2025 1:17:37
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...
Episode 155 - Why do some people get second chances, and some people don't? 19.05.2025 1:00:44
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...
Episode 154 - What are your relationship orbits, and how can they protect you? 12.05.2025 1:08:09
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...
Episode 153 - The power of whimsy when meeting your needs 05.05.2025 55:05
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...
Episode 152 - Are you avoiding something that would meet your needs because you're not "good at it"? 28.04.2025 52:59
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...
Episode 151 - What Bieber, a bucket and Bourdain have to do with needs 21.04.2025 1:02:17
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...
Episode 150 - Why "We listen and we don't judge" is SO problematic 14.04.2025 1:10:22
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...
Episode 149 - The ONLY thing you owe other people 07.04.2025 1:04:09
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...
Episode 148 - How to find your needs "big hitters" 31.03.2025 54:34
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...
Episode 147 - How much emotion should you show children? 24.03.2025 58:27
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...
Episode 146 - How honest should you be with children? 17.03.2025 1:09:42
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:/...
Episode 145 - When your help is actually a hindrence… 10.03.2025 55:14
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...
Episode 144 - The importance of befriending your rage… 03.03.2025 52:03
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...
Episode 143 - Get your "But" out of here.... 24.02.2025 48:44
Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 143 - "Get your But out of here" is now LIVE! Trigger Warning: Drowning Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide We find that people often put their buts where they don't belong, and no, that's not a typo. But may seem like such an insignificant word and that one word can change the entire meaning of a sentence. Tune in to find out if you m...
Episode 142 - How to cope when it feels like the world is falling apart 17.02.2025 1:05:20
Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 142 - "How to cope when it feels like the world is falling apart" is now LIVE! Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide We're in some strange times and many people are struggling with not only is going on in their own lives, but in their wider community and the world as a whole. So, what can you do to hold yourself together wh...
Episode 141 - Why listening to your body can help you create everything you need 10.02.2025 1:04:24
So often we sacrifice our wellbeing because we think it is expendable. We're conditioned to muster up and push through even if it compromises our needs in the process. Not only are we compromising our needs, they are often screaming at us to be met. In today's episode we discuss the warning signs your body may be giving you that your needs are unmet and how to use your body, and your other needs,...
Episode 140 - FOMO, ROMO, SOMO and JOMO… 03.02.2025 1:06:37
The terms FOMO and JOMO have become buzz words over the years and even if you aren't aware of what they mean, you may be experiencing the effects of them. Join us for today's episode where we will discuss the fear and joy of missing out, introduce the lesser known members of the OMO family and help to find the balance so you feel less anticipation and anxiety and feel more alignment and fulfillmen...
Episode 139 - Why "you're so strong" isn't the compliment you think it is 27.01.2025 51:50
"You're so strong". It's a compliment that's meant to encourage and support, especially during trying times. What if we told you that telling someone they are strong may not have the positive impact you're intending, in fact, it could have just the opposite. Join us today as we discuss what this phrase really means, the impact it can have on us and what we can do differently that will actually be...
Episode 138 - Word Salad: just one way people manipulate through language 20.01.2025 1:19:26
If you're familiar with the term word salad, you know it's not a nutritious treat. For those who aren't familiar, tune in to today's episode where we discuss what word salad is, how it is used and how it compromises the needs of the people engaging with it. In this episode we cover: What is "word salad" Verbal gaslighting Recognizing word salad and the impact it can have on your needs What happens...
Episode 137 - Why happiness is not the goal 14.01.2025 50:21
When we don't achieve happiness we can feel as though there is something wrong with us or that we've failed. This is because we're in the pursuit of happiness...that's the point right!? Not quite. Join us for today's episode where we discuss what happens when we make happiness the goal, the difference between happiness and fulfillment and how to create a path that allows you to achieve both. In th...
Episode 136 - Why you might not WANT the goal that you THINK you do…especially when it comes to weight loss 06.01.2025 54:42
Have you ever set a goal and reached it only to find out the result wasn't what you were expecting? When it comes to setting goals, weigh loss is a topic that often comes up and, especially as women, one that both Claire and Serena have had a long history with. In the second episode of our impromptu setting goals mini-series, we'll share how to set set goals in ways where you will enjoy the proces...
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