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This time of year we are often focused on phrases like "out with the old and in with the new" or "new year, new you". This "new" often comes in the form of setting goals. Join us on today's episode as we discuss why goals aren't always as helpful as we may think they are, the negative impact they can have on us and what we can do to reach our desired outcomes in ways that are simple and help make...

It's easy to take feedback as a criticism, especially since we are conditioned to base our self worth on the opinions and judgements of others. When we stop viewing feedback as something to get defensive about and start viewing it as something to lean into, we can create more fulfilling and supportive relationships. Tune into today's episode where we discuss how we can utilize feedback to bring ou...

Trigger warning: Gambling addiction Life will inevitably have it's ups and downs which means it's not if a drop will happen, it's when. Join us on today's episode where we will take a journey on the emotional rollercoaster and share what we can do before and during that drop so that our highs become higher and our lows aren't as low. In this episode we cover: Focusing on "problem" emotions Why do...

As adults it can be hard to identify and process our emotions, yet we often expect children to be able to do so as if they were adults. Their worlds are often much smaller than ours, and because of that, emotions can feel very big. Tune into today's episode where we will discuss the process Claire suggests to help children process the full spectrum of emotions in ways that are healthy, and can hel...

We're so conditioned to do it...someone does something wrong, apologizes for it and then, often without even thinking about it, the next phrase out of our mouth is "it's OK". In today's episode we discuss what is really happening when we say this phrase and how we can begin to change this conditioning. In this episode we cover: Claire's exciting news The TikTok that prompted this episode What sayi...

Adulting is hard, life be lifeing and shit is inevitably going to happen. Many of us are no stranger to this however, not many people know the things that can really help them process when things get difficult. Join us for today's episode where we talk about what we can do to help get to the other side of the healing journey as quickly and easefully as possible. In this episode we cover: What danc...

Trigger warning - Arachnophobia What if we told you we have the key to increased business success AND more fulfilling personal relationships? Tune in to today's episode where we talk about the importance of learning what will both meet and compromise the needs of your customers and how easy learning this can be. We will also share the key thing that can improve the quality of all the relationships...

Many of us have experienced times in our lives where we would have really liked to have had someone there to help support us with what we're going through and the person we wanted to be there isn't able to be. On the flip side, many of us have experienced really wanting to be there for someone and not being able to. If you've ever been in one of these situations and didn't know what to do, you're...

Dark humor. Not everyone has or uses it but for those of us that do, it can become a weight baring structor, especially when things are difficult. Join us this week as we discuss the use of dark humor in our lives, the negative impact it can have on ourselves and others, and whether or not it can be truly supportive to our needs. In this episode we cover: How Claire lost WAY much more weight than...

It can be so easy to fall into old patterns and to make choices that compromise our needs. This comes as no surprise as we've been conditioned our entire lives to do so. In today's episode we'll be talking about this conditioning and what we can do to best support our needs, especially in difficult times. In this episode we cover: What's going on in Claire's world  How to make challenging times ea...

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 125 - "Emotions Mini-Series: What to do if you're hesitant about connecting with your emotions" is now LIVE! Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide In our last episode we talked about some of the tools we can use to connect with our emotions. This week we continue our emotions mini-series and discus what happens when we're hesitant to con...

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 124 - "Emotions Mini-Series: How to begin connecting with your emotions" is now LIVE! Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide Many of us have been raised in a culture that has taught us to repress, suppress and all together avoid the emotions that are hard or uncomfortable (for ourselves or for others). Join us in the first episode of our...

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 123 - "How to support Neurospicy Needs" is now LIVE! Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide Those who tune in regularly know we are no strangers to rabbit holes, tangents and runaway trains of thought. If you're new to our show, buckle up cause we're going on an adventure. Join us today as we talk about our own journeys...

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 122 - "We are all human" is now LIVE! Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide We are all human. It's a phrase that is easy to say yet hard to embody. So often we hold those in positions of influence, and subsequently ourselves, to subhuman expectations and standards. Tune in to find out how doing this compromise the needs of...

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 121 - "How trying to maintain an image can compromise your needs" is now LIVE! Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide Often the image we seek to portray, and that we see of others, is one that is curated to elicit acceptance, notoriety, advancement and endless other things (ie. attempting to get needs met). If the image being pr...

In part two of our "When things don't go as planned" mini series, we move from coping to creating. In this episode we share the question that has made a huge difference in both of our lives, especially when it comes to coping. Tune in to find out how we utilize this question to help create the best possible outcomes given unexpected circumstances and how it helps us to do so quicker,...

Life has a way of life-ing and adulting isn't always easy. In the first part of our "When things don't go as planned" mini series, we will be talking about coping with life's curve balls and how to do so in a way that can actually benefit you in the process. In this episode we cover: - What has left Serena speechless - Why we have stopped annual planning - How we avoid settin...

It's our first Needs Nugget episode and Serena's feeling a little "punchy". We stopped mid conversation to hit record and bring you in on our conversation. Tune in to find out what is happening when an emotion is present and you don't know why or you think you should feel a certain way and don't and what questions you can ask yourself to find out the answer. In this episo...

We’re back…ish. To say life doesn’t always go as planned is an understatement. Tune in to find out where we’re at, where we’re going and what’s in store for the future.  Why we’re back…ish Where is Serena?  Why planning is currently challenging  How we’re making it work Needs Nugget episodes  The content keeps coming  Staying connected and bringing you on our journey Serena trying to stay out of r...

Today we are sharing a BIG decision we've made, as well as filling you in on a huge project that we currently have underway... Full Episode Guide: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide Podcast Episode guide and full show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide Find our website and connect with us on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/theuniversalneeds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 116 - Quick tips for building your capacityFull Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide Well shit. It's no surprise that we like things that are quick, easy and simple. In this episode we share some of our favorite ways to build capacity in the tap root of our Universal Needs Tree. Tune in to find out how you can help build your own capacit...

Have you ever been told you are intimidating? We find people who use this language don't often actually mean what they are saying. Join us in this episode as we find out what they really mean and discuss why this happens, what needs are at play and how we can begin to remove this dynamic from our lives. In this episode, we cover… What hasn't changed in the new year The difference between a...

Have you ever found yourself feeling not enough, not deserving doubting your abilities and worried that it's a matter of time before people figure you out? Well, you're not alone and you're likely suffering from imposter syndrome. The good news is, theres a way to get that imposter out of your life for good. Tune in to find out how... In this episode, we cover… The effect this can have...

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 113 - Are you struggling with things that you 'have to', 'need to' or 'should' do? is now LIVE! Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide The new year often brings in a whole list of things we find our self thinking we have to, need to or should be doing. The weight of these words can make the whole process of what we...

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 112 - Podcast Pause: We're Walking Our Talk is now LIVE!Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide After a very challenging end to 2023, we have decided to take a small Podcast Pause in order to walk our talk and rebuild our capacity. But rather than leaving you with no episode, today we have a short episode with some episode recommendati...