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Conversations from the Heart
Yvette Erasmus
109 episodes
4 days ago
What do you do when something important is broken—but the people behind it are doing their best? In this episode, Jen is preparing to talk to a reporter about a youth program she deeply supports—and is deeply frustrated with. She wants change. She wants honesty. But she doesn’t want to shame or vilify the people running the program. Together, we explore how to speak truth to systemic breakdowns with clarity, compassion, and courage. You’ll hear us move through raw anger, heartfelt grief, and ...
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What do you do when something important is broken—but the people behind it are doing their best? In this episode, Jen is preparing to talk to a reporter about a youth program she deeply supports—and is deeply frustrated with. She wants change. She wants honesty. But she doesn’t want to shame or vilify the people running the program. Together, we explore how to speak truth to systemic breakdowns with clarity, compassion, and courage. You’ll hear us move through raw anger, heartfelt grief, and ...
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Relationships
Education,
Society & Culture,
Self-Improvement,
Health & Fitness,
Mental Health
Episodes (20/109)
Conversations from the Heart
#105 - Break the Spell: Reclaiming Power After Narcissistic Fallout
Why do some people leave you feeling small, confused, or ashamed, even though they smile, laugh, and seem perfectly nice? In this powerful coaching conversation, Jaya explores what happens when charm and condescension hide behind friendly facades. Together, we name the impact of what I call narcissistic fallout: the lingering disorientation that surfaces when unresolved trauma meets relational manipulation. We explore: •Why some conversations feel like being hypnotized •The nervous system eff...
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6 days ago
51 minutes

Conversations from the Heart
#104 - How Can I Get My Therapist to Understand Me?
In this episode, I coach a listener named Julia who feels dismissed after bringing up a difficult experience in therapy. Her therapist tried to normalize it by offering logic instead of empathy and now Julia’s wondering how to bring it up without creating conflict or being misunderstood again. Together, we explore: •How to ask for more empathy in therapy (without blaming or shaming) •What it means when a therapist skips emotional attunement •A gentle script you can use when therapy feels misa...
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1 week ago
30 minutes

Conversations from the Heart
#103 - They Say You Lied. They Call You a Narcissist. Now What?
What do you do when someone you care about paints you as the villain? Maybe you spoke your truth, and they called it manipulation. Maybe you set a boundary, and they called it narcissism. Maybe you asked for something you needed, and they said you lied. In this raw, real, and emotionally honest episode, Yvette walks two callers through the heartbreak and confusion that comes when our intentions are misunderstood and our character is questioned. We talk about: * How to respond with clarity and...
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2 weeks ago
59 minutes

Conversations from the Heart
#102 - Happy, Even When You're Unhappy
What if joy isn’t the absence of discomfort, but something we can feel even in the thick of it? In this episode of Conversations from the Heart, I speak with three brave callers, each grappling with the tension between what they feel and how they long to show up. From emotional resentment in a professional friendship, to the struggle to be kind and also firm, to standing up to power without collapsing in fear, these conversations are raw, real, and deeply human. We explore how to: •Navigate m...
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4 weeks ago
1 hour 8 minutes

Conversations from the Heart
#101 - Road Rage & Spiritual Dojos: What Your Commute Is Teaching You
In this episode, we listen as Nate opens with a deeply human inquiry: What can I do to feel more regulated, more considerate, and less internally violent while driving? What unfolds is a rich exploration of road rage, internalized judgment, overstimulation, and the longing for care in a world that often feels aggressively indifferent. The conversation weaves together Nonviolent Communication, inner child work, trauma-informed insight, and the power of spiritual reframing. Takeaways: Driving c...
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1 month ago
1 hour 9 minutes

Conversations from the Heart
#100 - Will the Real Me Please Step Forward?
What happens when your inner life feels like a committee meeting: chaotic, conflicting, and deeply personal? In this episode, we hold space for four courageous voices navigating the messy middle between self-betrayal and self-expression. From the tension between ambition and peace, to the heartbreak of being shut down in community, to living with a judgmental roommate, to confronting a long-lost friend after betrayal: each conversation reveals something essential about the daily work of becom...
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1 month ago
1 hour 4 minutes

Conversations from the Heart
#99 - Turning Guilt into Growth
Ever feel like your regret is selfish? Or worry that setting a boundary will ruin the friendship? In this episode, you’ll hear from Judy who wants to write a condolence letter, but struggles when her grief spirals into self-blame. Then we turn to Georgia, who just can’t take one more last-minute cancellation from a friend, but also doesn’t want to lose her friendship over it. If you’ve ever wrestled with guilt, struggled to speak up in friendships, or wondered how to stay op...
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1 month ago
1 hour 3 minutes

Conversations from the Heart
#98 - How To Stop Overfunctioning In Relationships - And Start Listening for Fit
What if the reason your relationships feel hard isn’t because there’s something wrong with you, but rather because you’re waking up and getting more conscious? In this tender, truth-filled episode, we meet Carol and Paulina, two women navigating the messy terrain of rebuilding self-trust after giving too much of themselves away in past relationships. Carol is considering reconnecting with a longtime friend who’s consistently prioritized his comfort over their mutual care. She wants rec...
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1 month ago
1 hour 3 minutes

Conversations from the Heart
#97 - Bad Girl Energy: How To Play by New Rules
What do you do when someone you love keeps using emotional blunt force instead of listening? When the men in your life still believe criticism is caring, or that dominance equals dialogue? In this week’s episode, we sit with two brave women learning how to communicate with men who are still playing by old, outdated rules where vulnerability is weakness, power is control, and connection gets sacrificed for the illusion of authority. We explore what it means to keep our hearts open without aban...
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2 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes

Conversations from the Heart
#96 - Ghosted Your Best Friend? Here’s What to Say Now.
You pulled away. They’re still mad. Now what? In this raw and deeply human episode, we unpack exactly what to say—and how to stay grounded—when you’re ready to reconnect after silence, space, or rupture. Whether you were isolated by trauma or just needed room to breathe, this episode offers repair scripts, emotional insights, and the one mindset shift that changes everything. In this episode, you’ll learn: •How to craft a heartfelt message to reconnect after distance •What to say when y...
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2 months ago
1 hour 4 minutes

Conversations from the Heart
#95 - Stay in Your Lane: What’s Yours to Carry, And What Isn’t?
Ever find yourself carrying someone else’s emotional backpack… and wondering why your shoulders hurt? Today we unpack four real-life questions about emotional boundaries, relational burnout, and the art of letting go of what was never yours to hold. You’ll hear raw, relatable stories, from being exiled from a beloved community group, to walking away from a relationship where you were doing all the emotional heavy lifting, to healing a strained mother-daughter dynamic, and navigating triggerin...
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2 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes

Conversations from the Heart
Living Love as Daily Resistance: The Soft Revolution Starts With You
Feeling overwhelmed with the current state of the world? You're not alone, and I can help. Join me on Thursday, May 29th as I host The Soft Revolution Begins With You: Living Love As Daily Resistance. This FREE webinar will explore how to stay rooted in love when the world feels harsh, broken, or chaotic and what it means to live your values as a form of daily resistance. Sign up today! For ongoing practice and deeper learning, join my monthly membership program. You will find a safe space f...
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2 months ago
21 minutes

Conversations from the Heart
#94 - How to Love Someone Without Letting Them Off the Hook
This tender and deeply resonant episode follows a heartfelt question from listener Cathy: Do I keep talking to my brother, even after all the harm he’s caused? What unfolds is an intimate exploration of how to stay rooted in our own integrity when we’re torn between love and protection, compassion and accountability, connection and boundaries. We dive into how to love someone clearly, without collapsing into enabling, appeasing, or pretending. Cathy shares the painful complexity of lovi...
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2 months ago
32 minutes

Conversations from the Heart
#93 - Too much, Too loud, Too Honest? Try Soft Power.
What if your fiercest judgments were just misplaced devotion? In this raw and revealing episode, we unpack those charged moments when your love for truth and justice gets mistaken for criticism or control. When your “I just want to help” lands more like “You’re doing it wrong.” And when your longing to belong collides with your need to speak up. Two powerful stories unfold in this episode: One about a moment of regret after calling out a fellow trainer in a large group, and another abou...
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3 months ago
43 minutes

Conversations from the Heart
#92 - Boundaries, Burials, and Brothers Who Overshare
Ever felt torn between staying true to yourself and keeping the peace in your relationships? In this episode, we walk with three courageous guests as they navigate the messy middle of relational repair, where heartbreak, hope, and healing often collide. Throughout the episode, I offer grounded coaching and relational insight, modeling how to make peace with not getting your way, how to advocate without attachment, and how to hold your truth with both gentleness and strength. Plus, I share my ...
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3 months ago
54 minutes

Conversations from the Heart
#91 - My Inner Critic Got Loud, and Then I Found My Voice
Ever spiraled into shame because of one tiny mistake? Or replayed a text convo with a ghoster, trying to decode what you did wrong? You’re not alone, and you’re not broken. In this vulnerable and uplifting episode, Tiffany and Patrice bring raw questions to the table, and I offer some insights into how we talk to ourselves when we feel abandoned, rejected, or ashamed. This one’s for every tender-hearted human who’s been too hard on themselves - and who’s ready for something softer, wise...
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3 months ago
49 minutes

Conversations from the Heart
#90 - Cats, Dogs, and Emotional Needs: How Not to Chase Love
In this epsiode, we speak with Cathy and Paul. Cathy is untangling her intentions around gift giving and her desire to be closer to her daughter. Paul is working to understand an intense emotional reaction after he had a difficult conversation with his partner. We discuss: 3:10 Opening thoughts on the current political climate10:26 How do I discern between my reaction and the reality of a thing?17:46 The sweet spot we're longing for when giving a gift21:30 Finally I feel like an a...
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3 months ago
1 hour

Conversations from the Heart
#89 - Dear Nervous System, We're Safe Now.
How do we stay connected to ourselves - and to others - when our nervous systems are screaming, our inner critics are loud, and old family patterns are tugging us backward? In this episode, we examine: 2:03 I'm struggling in my relationship with my sister. Why does my body still react to conflict even when my mind knows I'm safe now?7:19 A new, empowering take on going "no contact" (it's not a rejection - it's a reset)13:51 A practical way to set new terms of engagement in relationships...
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3 months ago
58 minutes

Conversations from the Heart
#88 - When Words Fail, Start Here
What if every awkward silence, every emotional hijack, every misstep can be used as stepping-stone to circle back to a conversation? To reconnect. To build trust, not erode it. What if "failed" moments aren't actually failures at all, but are simply part of a natural, generative learning process? Today, we examine moments that feel like failures at the time, but are actually opportunities for greater connection with ourself and others. We explore: 1:01 Intro thoughts2:...
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4 months ago
56 minutes

Conversations from the Heart
#87 - Feeling "Undermined"? How to Reclaim Your Power.
In this episode, Jaya brings forward a challenge that many of us can relate to - leaving conversations feeling undermined or devalued. She struggles with how to maintain her power and self-worth when people dismiss, invalidate, or fail to recognize her contributions. Her core questions include: How do I keep my power when dealing with people who undermine or devalue me?What language can I use to defend myself?How do I navigate situations where I freeze in response to subtle invali...
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4 months ago
39 minutes

Conversations from the Heart
What do you do when something important is broken—but the people behind it are doing their best? In this episode, Jen is preparing to talk to a reporter about a youth program she deeply supports—and is deeply frustrated with. She wants change. She wants honesty. But she doesn’t want to shame or vilify the people running the program. Together, we explore how to speak truth to systemic breakdowns with clarity, compassion, and courage. You’ll hear us move through raw anger, heartfelt grief, and ...