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. Ho...

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Jun 8, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 37 - Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 37 - Task switching is not the same as taking a break 01.08.2022

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 37 - Task switching is not the same as taking a break - is now LIVE! Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide So often our daily lives are so busy that we just hop from one task to the next to the next, in an attempt to get a 'break' from the thing we're currently doing. But sometimes what we REALLY need is a break, and not only...

Episode 36 - The Self worth Series - Why it's so hard to feel 'enough' 25.07.2022

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 36 - Self Worth Series - "Why it's so hard to feel 'enough'" is now live! Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide If everything we do, every second, of every day, is done to meet our needs... then why is it so hard to feel like we are enough? So many people struggle with the feeling of not being enough. They aren'...

Episode 35 - The Self worth Series - The link between self worth and self care 18.07.2022

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 35 - Self Worth Series - "The link between self worth and self care" is now live! Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide Self-care has become an increasingly trending topic for over a decade, but what is self care really, and how does it relate to our self worth? What many perceive self-care to be is only a small fraction of wha...

Episode 34 - The Self Worth Series - The difference between self worth and confidence 11.07.2022

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 34 - Self Worth Series - "The difference between self worth and confidence" is now live! Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide Would it surprise you to hear that some of the world's most confident individuals have the lowest sense of self worth? We use to be two of those people. In today's episode we will share from our...

Episode 33 - Anger, Judgement and Carrots. What to do with emotional minestrone... 04.07.2022

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 33 - "Anger, judgement and Carrots. What to do with emotional minestrone..." is now live! Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide In our last episode, we discussed how there are (generally speaking) no such thing as negative emotions, and when that episode finished, we realized we still had a LOT to share. So today we're goin...

Episode 32 - Why (generally speaking) there are no such thing as negative emotions 27.06.2022

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 32 - "Why (generally speaking) there are no such thing as negative emotions" is now live! Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide A lot of people struggle with emotions, especially the ones they perceive as 'negative', but today we're going to share with you how there's no such thing as negative emotions...and how...

Episode 31 - Should we tell you what the 12 Universal Needs are? 20.06.2022

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 31 - "Should we tell you what the 12 Universal Needs are?" is now live! Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide Today's podcast is going to be a little bit different because today we are going to have an open and frank discussion about how we are conflicted about whether to share the detail of the 12 Universal Needs with the...

Episode 30 - What happens when the Pride (Parade) comes AFTER a fall... 13.06.2022

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 30 - "What happens when the Pride (Parade) comes AFTER a fall..." is now live! Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide Today we are sharing what happens when what you NEED isn't what you WANT, otherwise known as the story of how Claire ended up crying on the bathroom floor last week! In this episode we cover: How important it...

Episode 29 - What to do in the well sh*t-iest of times… (AKA the story of what happened to Serena) 06.06.2022

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 29 - "What to do in the well sh*t-iest of times… (AKA the story of what happened to Serena)" is now live! Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide Today is a slightly different episode, as we are sharing a personal journey from the last few weeks that has been a little challenging to navigate and overcome.... #TriggerWarning - Can...

Episode 28 - An Antidote to Anxiety 30.05.2022

Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide For many, anxiety has almost become a way of life. It's something that drives, manipulates and can often consume us, but it doesn't always have to. Today we'll be talking about anxiety, why it is so present in our society and give some  examples, simple tips and techniques to help cope with anxiety in our daily lives. In this episode...

Episode 27 - Business Series - "How to get good talent and keep it" 23.05.2022

Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide A destination is a place people want to be, that is known for the best of something. Imagine if people sought out your business with the same enthusiasm and drive as they do an activity, restaurant or vacation. Not for your services, but to offer theirs. This is what can happen with the creation of a Destination Workplace and in today's epis...

Episode 26 - Business Series - "Good customer service - How to get it" 16.05.2022

Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide Customer service is a two way transaction and finding the way in which the needs of the customer and the business are both met, creates a situation where everyone wins. Today we will be sharing how we as customers can help to create that win and receive good customer service. In this episode we cover: - Why people 'demand' good customer...

Episode 25 - Business Series - "Good customer service - How to give it" 09.05.2022

Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide Welcome to our business series. Whether you own a business, work for one or utilize one (pretty sure that covers everyone), the information in this series can be valuable to you. Customer service is the heart of a business, as it creates the personal connection with the customer. If done well, it can make the customer experience but if done poor...

Episode 24 - How the need to have control is controlling you 02.05.2022

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 24 - "How the need to have control is controlling you" is now live! Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide The idea of control drives the decisions and actions of so many but this need to have or be in control, is not a need at all, it's an illusion. Today will will tell you what need is really asking to be met and how you c...

Episode 23 - How to get over perfectionism 25.04.2022

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 23 - "How to get over perfectionism" is now live! Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide We live in a society that makes us believe that we need to be the perfect partner, parent, co-worker, friend, employee and all at the same time. As two recovering perfectionists, we'll share why this isn't true and how you can begin...

Episode 22 - Selfirst Series - "A safe space vs a comfortable space, how a comfortable space can actually cost your needs" 18.04.2022

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 22 - Selfirst Series- "A safe space vs a comfortable space, how a comfortable space can actually cost your needs" is now live! Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide Would it surprise you to know that most of the spaces that we create are comfortable, but aren't actually safe? It's the uncomfortable truth. Today we'l...

Episode 21 - Selfirst Series- "The difference between doing harm and not meeting needs that were never your responsibility" 11.04.2022

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 21 - Selfirst Series- "The difference between doing harm and not meeting needs that were never your responsibility" is now live! Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide So often, the conditioning of having our needs met by others has led us to believe we are being harmed when they are not being met. Today we're going to get i...

Episode 20 - Selfirst Series- "What is Selfirst? Let's get specific…" 04.04.2022

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 20 - Selfirst Series- "What is Selfirst? Let's get specific…" is now live! Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide We've talked a lot about being Selfirst in the episodes we have shared up to now, but we often get questions asking for clarity about it. What IS Selfirst and what ISN'T? One of our community members aske...

Episode 19 - The C-word... 28.03.2022

Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide Today we are looking at the importance of language in the meeting of our needs, and especially how the way our language affects others can affect OUR needs.  Trigger warning: We discuss language in this episode including mental health and other slurs, we only use any terminology once and only for clarity of the word we are referring to if we bel...

Episode 18 - How to stop yourself from burning out and how to relight the fire if you do 22.03.2022

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 18 - How to stop yourself from burning out and how to relight the fire if you do Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide So many people experience burnout and after the last couple of years there have been more and more people who have been suffering with it. So what is burnout, how can you recover from it, and how can you prevent it from...

Episode 17 - Apology Series - "What to do when you're waiting for an apology that will never come" 14.03.2022

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 17 - Apology Series - "What to do when you're waiting for an apology that will never come" is now live! Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide So many people find themselves waiting for an apology that will never come, maybe from a colleague, or from a family member, or from a partner. But what can we do to take care of ours...

Episode 16 - Apology Series - How to apologise (and why sorry isn't enough) 07.03.2022

Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide We all know what it feels like to get an apology that doesn't feel good, but what is needed in order to make a really effective apology? One that not only addresses what happens, but makes amends and creates meaningful change in the future? Today, we break it down, step by step - This episode was requested from a member of our community - Wh...

Episode 15 - Apology Series - "When an apology actually damages needs" 28.02.2022

Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide We've all had an experience of an apology that has felt empty, lacking or just doesn't feel good, but were you aware that this could be because your needs were not only not met by the apology, but actually damaged? In today's episode we cover: - Why an apology is necessary from a needs point of view - What is an apology? -  What is a...

Episode 14 - How to protect yourself from manipulators 21.02.2022

Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide We've all experienced manipulation to one extent or another, today we share with you how you can protect yourself from ever being manipulated again. In today's episode we cover: Why we had a little break How manipulation can be intentional and unintentional, conscious and unconscious How this shows up in every area of life - work, family...

Episode 13 - How screw ups can make our relationships closer 14.02.2022

Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide In this week's episode we explore how screw ups can make our relationships closer, and how screw ups have made OUR relationship closer... In this episode we cover: Serena's cute Valentine's tradition with her husband How this applies to all relationships Why most people are afraid of screwing up with someone What happens when we scre...

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