Courageous Conversations

For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, Cici and Karen talk about our need for authenticity and how one reggaeton artist, Bad Bunny, meets our need for authenticity and why. If after listening, you find yourself longing for some connection, feeling stimulated, or wanting to hear more, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site,⁠ www.karenstarz.com.⁠ Feeling inspired to create a retreat or event with Karen & guest trainers to nurture connection in your community?  Connect with Cici here: ⁠www.chocolatevolcanollc.com/contact⁠ If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have 2 options available for listeners to contribute. You can select the support button within Anchor and we also have a Patreon where you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz⁠ We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, Tina, K, Vanessa, and Ali, for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/courageous-conversation/support

For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, Cici and Karen talk about everyone's favorite movie these days, Barbie! Take a listen and let us know what you connect with or don't connect with, we'd love to hear it. If after listening, you find yourself longing for some connection, feeling stimulated, or wanting to hear more, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site,⁠ www.karenstarz.com.⁠ Feeling inspired to create a retreat or event with Karen & guest trainers to nurture connection in your community?  Connect with Cici here: ⁠www.chocolatevolcanollc.com/contact⁠ If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have 2 options available for listeners to contribute. You can select the support button within Anchor and we also have a Patreon where you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz⁠ We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, Tina, K, Vanessa, and Ali, for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/courageous-conversation/support

For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, Cici and Karen talk about the space where our power lies. You'll hear quotes and stories discussing how to access our power even when at times it may seem like we don't have any at all. If after listening, you find yourself longing for some connection, feeling stimulated, or wanting to hear more, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site,⁠ www.karenstarz.com.⁠ Feeling inspired to create a retreat or event with Karen & guest trainers to nurture connection in your community?  Connect with Cici here: ⁠www.chocolatevolcanollc.com/contact⁠ If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have 2 options available for listeners to contribute. You can select the support button within Anchor and we also have a Patreon where you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz⁠ We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, Tina, K, Vanessa, and Ali, for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/courageous-conversation/support

For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, Cici and Karen discuss what it means to us to check it out. How do we go about checking out a scenario instead of acting off the story we've made up in our minds based on our thoughts? If after listening, you find yourself longing for some connection, feeling stimulated, or wanting to hear more, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site,⁠ www.karenstarz.com.⁠ Feeling inspired to create a retreat or event with Karen & guest trainers to nurture connection in your community?  Connect with Cici here: ⁠www.chocolatevolcanollc.com/contact⁠ If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have 2 options available for listeners to contribute. You can select the support button within Anchor and we also have a Patreon where you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz⁠ We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, Tina, K, Vanessa, and Ali, for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/courageous-conversation/support

For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, Cici and Karen re-enter the world of choices. They'll discuss scenarios where it may seem like you don't have choices and the awareness around knowing that you are always at choice. If after listening, you find yourself longing for some connection, feeling stimulated, or wanting to hear more, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site,⁠ www.karenstarz.com.⁠ Feeling inspired to create a retreat or event with Karen & guest trainers to nurture connection in your community?  Connect with Cici here: ⁠www.chocolatevolcanollc.com/contact⁠ If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have 2 options available for listeners to contribute. You can select the support button within Anchor and we also have a Patreon where you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz⁠ We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, Tina, K, Vanessa, and Ali, for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/courageous-conversation/support

For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, Cici and Karen talk about what it means to be in NVC consciousness after hearing the question, "when do I use NVC?" If after listening, you find yourself longing for some connection, feeling stimulated, or wanting to hear more, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site,⁠ www.karenstarz.com.⁠ Feeling inspired to create a retreat or event with Karen & guest trainers to nurture connection in your community?  Connect with Cici here: ⁠www.chocolatevolcanollc.com/contact⁠ If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have 2 options available for listeners to contribute. You can select the support button within Anchor and we also have a Patreon where you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz⁠ We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, Tina, K, Vanessa, and Ali, for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/courageous-conversation/support

For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, Cici and Karen talk about these things we call habits, increasing awareness around our habits, and ways we engage with our habits. If after listening, you find yourself longing for some connection, feeling stimulated, or wanting to hear more, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site, www.karenstarz.com. Feeling inspired to create a retreat or event with Karen & guest trainers to nurture connection in your community?  Connect with Cici here: www.chocolatevolcanollc.com/contact If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have 2 options available for listeners to contribute. You can select the support button within Anchor and we also have a Patreon where you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, Tina, K, Vanessa, and Ali, for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/courageous-conversation/support

For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, Cici and Karen talk about celebrations, how celebrations support our being, and more opportunities to embrace NVC consciousness. If after listening, you find yourself longing for some connection, feeling stimulated, or wanting to hear more, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site, www.karenstarz.com. Feeling inspired to create a retreat or event with Karen & guest trainers to nurture connection in your community?  Connect with Cici here: www.chocolatevolcanollc.com/contact If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have 2 options available for listeners to contribute. You can select the support button within Anchor and we also have a Patreon where you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, Tina, K, Vanessa, and Ali, for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/courageous-conversation/support

For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, Cici and Karen discuss defining needs. When we express needs, what is the essence of that need and how can we visualize it for ourselves? If after listening, you find yourself longing for some connection, feeling stimulated, or wanting to hear more, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site, www.karenstarz.com. Feeling inspired to create a retreat or event with Karen & guest trainers to nurture connection in your community?  Connect with Cici here: www.chocolatevolcanollc.com/contact If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have 2 options available for listeners to contribute. You can select the support button within Anchor and we also have a Patreon where you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, Tina, K, Vanessa, and Ali, for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/courageous-conversation/support

For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, Cici and Karen discuss resistance and how resistance can show up in our worlds. How do we communicate our needs through resistance? How can we hold space for ourselves and others in these moments? If after listening, you find yourself longing for some connection, feeling stimulated, or wanting to hear more, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site, www.karenstarz.com. Feeling inspired to create a retreat or event with Karen & guest trainers to nurture connection in your community? Connect with Cici here: www.chocolatevolcanollc.com/contact If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have 2 options available for listeners to contribute. You can select the support button within Anchor and we also have a Patreon where you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, Tina, K, Vanessa, and Ali, for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/courageous-conversation/support

For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, Cici and Karen talk about the act of lying. Why do people choose to lie? How can we overcome our thoughts when we hear someone say something we tell ourselves is a lie? We share stories about when we thought we hear lies, and how responding to what we think is a lie with empathy and compassion can encourage people to choose honesty the next time around. If after listening, you find yourself longing for some connection, feeling stimulated, or wanting to hear more, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site, www.karenstarz.com. Feeling inspired to create a retreat or event with Karen & guest trainers to nurture connection in your community? Connect with Cici here: www.chocolatevolcanollc.com/contact If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have 2 options available for listeners to contribute. You can select the support button within Anchor and we also have a Patreon where you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, Tina, K, Vanessa, and Ali, for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/courageous-conversation/support

For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, Cici and Karen talk about the energy of money. You'll hear stories where we were introduced to new ways of interacting with money, our previous and current belief systems around money, and how we can reflect on our relationship with money. If after listening, you find yourself longing for some connection, feeling stimulated, or wanting to hear more, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site, www.karenstarz.com. Feeling inspired to create a retreat or event with Karen & guest trainers to nurture connection in your community? Connect with Cici here: www.chocolatevolcanollc.com/contact If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have 2 options available for listeners to contribute. You can select the support button within Anchor and we also have a Patreon where you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, Tina, K, Vanessa, and Ali, for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courageous-conversation/support

For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, Cici and Karen talk about loneliness. Inspired by an interview Karen heard with the United States Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, we share experiences of loneliness and how we can self-connect or connect with others to put our minds and hearts at ease when we feel lonely. If after listening, you find yourself longing for some connection, feeling stimulated, or wanting to hear more, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site, www.karenstarz.com. Feeling inspired to create a retreat or event with Karen & guest trainers to nurture connection in your community? Connect with Cici here: www.chocolatevolcanollc.com/contact If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have 2 options available for listeners to contribute. You can select the support button within Anchor and we also have a Patreon where you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, Tina, K, Vanessa, and Ali, for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courageous-conversation/support

For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, Cici and Karen talk about resentments, or as we like to call it, re-sent energy, and how we can use cues from this re-sent energy to stay connected to ourselves and others. If after listening, you find yourself longing for some connection, feeling stimulated, or wanting to hear more, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site, www.karenstarz.com. Feeling inspired to create a retreat or event with Karen & guest trainers to nurture connection in your community? Connect with Cici here: www.chocolatevolcanollc.com/contact If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have 2 options available for listeners to contribute. You can select the support button within Anchor and we also have a Patreon where you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, Tina, K, Vanessa, and Ali, for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courageous-conversation/support

For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, Cici and Karen share stories where they've experienced road rage, responsibility & choice on the road and discuss strategies that work for them to meet their need for safety on the road. If after listening, you find yourself longing for some connection, feeling stimulated, or wanting to hear more, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site, www.karenstarz.com. Feeling inspired to create a retreat or event with Karen & guest trainers to nurture connection in your community? Connect with Cici here: www.chocolatevolcanollc.com/contact If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have 2 options available for listeners to contribute. You can select the support button within Anchor and we also have a Patreon where you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, Tina, K, Vanessa, and Ali, for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courageous-conversation/support

For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, we get a little spooky on ya ;) Karen & Cici talk about the two sides of willingness and share stories of moments where we needed to hold space for our own choices and where our willingness or unwillingness levels were at. If after listening, you find yourself longing for some connection, feeling stimulated, or wanting to hear more, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site, www.karenstarz.com. Feeling inspired to create a retreat or event with Karen & guest trainers to nurture connection in your community? Connect with Cici here: www.chocolatevolcanollc.com/contact If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have 2 options available for listeners to contribute. You can select the support button within Anchor and we also have a Patreon where you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, Tina, K, Vanessa, and Ali, for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courageous-conversation/support

For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, we Karen and Cici share what it can be like to realize you're in a triangle and how we can navigate those triangles with awareness and compassion. If after listening, you find yourself longing for some connection, feeling stimulated, or wanting to hear more, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site, www.karenstarz.com. Feeling inspired to create a retreat or event with Karen & guest trainers to nurture connection in your community? Connect with Cici here: www.chocolatevolcanollc.com/contact If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have 2 options available for listeners to contribute. You can select the support button within Anchor and we also have a Patreon where you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, Tina, K, Vanessa, and Ali, for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courageous-conversation/support

For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, we discuss what it can be like to hear criticism when it's not there. You'll hear stories of when Cici and Karen heard criticism and the choices we made in those moments. If after listening, you find yourself longing for some connection, feeling stimulated, or wanting to hear more, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site, www.karenstarz.com. Feeling inspired to create a retreat or event with Karen & guest trainers to nurture connection in your community? Connect with Cici here: www.chocolatevolcanollc.com/contact If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have 2 options available for listeners to contribute. You can select the support button within Anchor and we also have a Patreon where you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, Tina, K, Vanessa, and Ali, for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courageous-conversation/support

For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, we welcome Manasi Saxena of Encompassion & Living Bridges. She is co-facilitating a Weekend of Warmth & Intimacy: Exploring our Capacities for Love with Karen on September 24th and 25th. We're excited to share with you her stories when it comes to intimacy and warmth. If after listening, you find yourself longing for some connection, feeling stimulated, or wanting to hear more, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site, www.karenstarz.com. Interested in connecting with Manasi? Connect with her here: https://livingbridges.co.in Feeling inspired to create a retreat or event with Karen & guest trainers to nurture connection in your community? Connect with Cici here: www.chocolatevolcanollc.com/contact If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have 2 options available for listeners to contribute. You can select the support button within Anchor and we also have a Patreon where you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, Tina, K, Vanessa, Ali, and Sam, for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courageous-conversation/support

For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, we share how we experience intimacy and warmth. We also step outside the physical and talk about other ways we can share intimacy and warmth. If after listening, you find yourself longing for some connection, feeling stimulated, or wanting to hear more, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site, www.karenstarz.com. If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have 2 options available for listeners to contribute. You can select the support button within Anchor and we also have a Patreon where you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz If you're longing to create a retreat or event to bring people from your school, work, or life community together for connection through compassionate communication, you can reach out to Cici here to talk about your options: www.chocolatevolcanollc.com/contact We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, Tina, K, Vanessa, Ali, and Sam, for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courageous-conversation/support

For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, we share our experiences with body language and embodying NVC. Have you ever had a moment where you said nothing and your facial expressions or body movements shared a different narrative? We share our stories about how body language plays a role in our day-to-day conversations and how we practice embodying NVC. If after listening, you find yourself longing for some connection, feeling stimulated, or wanting to hear more, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site, www.karenstarz.com. If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have 2 options available for listeners to contribute. You can select the support button within Anchor and we also have a Patreon where you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz If you're longing to create a retreat or event to bring people from your school, work, life community together for connection through compassionate communication, you can reach out to Cici here to talk about your options: www.chocolatevolcanollc.com/contact We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, Tina, K, Vanessa, Ali, and Sam, for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courageous-conversation/support

For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, we talk about expressing anger. We share Marshall's perspective on expressing anger through his book passages, our thoughts on expressing anger, and how expressing anger can bring awareness to needs and a deeper understanding of what stimulates our anger. If after listening, you find yourself longing for some connection, feeling stimulated, or wanting to hear more, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site, www.karenstarz.com. If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have 2 options available for listeners to contribute. You can select the support button within Anchor and we also have a Patreon where you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz If you're longing to create a retreat or event to bring people from your school, work, life community together for connection through compassionate communication, you can reach out to Cici here to talk about your options: www.chocolatevolcanollc.com/contact We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, Tina, K, Vanessa, Ali, and Sam, for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courageous-conversation/support

For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, we were inspired by a newsletter Karen received from CNVC certified trainer David R. McCain. In his newsletter, we resonated with his perspective regarding the school system. We share stories about our experiences in the school system and how we would like to see the school system evolve in order to inspire students to remember their shine. If after listening, you find yourself longing for some connection, feeling stimulated, or wanting to hear more, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site, www.karenstarz.com. If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have 2 options available for listeners to contribute. You can select the support button within Anchor and we also have a Patreon where you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz If you're longing to create a retreat or event to bring people from your school, work, life community together for connection through compassionate communication, you can reach out to Cici here to talk about your options: www.chocolatevolcanollc.com/contact We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, Tina, K, Vanessa, Ali, and Sam, for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courageous-conversation/support

For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, we talk about enemy images (you can read more about this in Karen's newest blog) and share stories and strategies about how we process our thoughts, evaluations, judgments, and feelings to become aware of our needs. You will hear us talk about some of the "hot" topics in the United States. It may be stimulating to hear for some and we want you to take care of yourself whether that's reaching out to someone for empathy, taking space for yourself, or just skipping this episode for now. Make a choice that best meets your needs. If after listening, you find yourself longing for some connection, feeling stimulated, or wanting to hear more, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site, www.karenstarz.com. If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have 2 options available for listeners to contribute. You can select the support button within Anchor and we also have a Patreon where you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, Tina, K, Vanessa, Ali, and Sam, for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courageous-conversation/support

For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, we meet our need for fun and play with some practice games. You have heard Karen say how practice is the key to integrating Nonviolent Communication at the level of becoming a new consciousness. Marshall Rosenberg also talks about the stages we go through while learning this new language- a language of the heart and how it takes practice. While listening, if you feel inspired to play along, we would enjoy hearing your feedback. If after listening, you find yourself longing for some connection or wanting to hear more, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site, www.karenstarz.com. If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have 2 options available for listeners to contribute. You can select the support button within Anchor and we also have a Patreon where you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, Tina, K, Vanessa, Ali, and Sam, for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courageous-conversation/support

For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, we share stories related to a question that was asked in one of Karen's online Fundamentals of NVC course. We talk about how needs are never in conflict and in our experience, it is the strategies to meet needs where we sometimes find ourselves at odds with another. If after listening, you find yourself longing for some connection or wanting to hear more, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site, www.karenstarz.com. If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have 2 options available for listeners to contribute. You can select the support button within Anchor and we also have a Patreon where you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, Tina, K, Vanessa, Ali, and Sam, for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courageous-conversation/support

For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, you'll hear stories where we share awareness around the unconscious blabber we share with ourselves and hear from others in our daily lives. We share what it's like to foster curiosity when we hear stories or thoughts that may not match our own. What needs of ours are met or not met when we hear stories or see choices being made? If after listening, you find yourself longing for some connection or wanting to hear more, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site, www.karenstarz.com. If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have 2 options available for listeners to contribute. You can select the support button within Anchor and we also have a Patreon where you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, Tina, K, Vanessa, Ali, and Sam, for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courageous-conversation/support

For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, Karen and Cici share their experiences when it comes to thoughts. Sometimes we choose to listen to our thoughts instead of our hearts and we need a little help to get past the thought to experience the "true" reality of what is taking place inside us and out in the world. Cici shares how she chooses to switch up her thoughts when she notices they're not in alignment with her being and Karen shares stories of how switching up her thoughts brought her courage to face a potential fear while out adventuring waterfalls. If after listening, you find yourself longing for some connection or wanting to hear more, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site, www.karenstarz.com. If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have 2 options available for listeners to contribute. You can select the support button within Anchor and we also have a Patreon where you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, Tina, K, Vanessa, Ali, and Sam, for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courageous-conversation/support

For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, Karen and Cici talk about the Oscar moment between Chris Rock, Will Smith, and Jada Pinkett Smith in relation to choices. We also share stories of experiences where we have heard people say or heard ourselves say things like "I have to do this thing" in place of the awareness that we are making choices daily. You'll hear us talk about the dynamic between choose to and have to that we come across in our daily lives. If after listening, you find yourself longing for some connection or wanting to hear more, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site, www.karenstarz.com. If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have 2 options available for listeners to contribute. You can select the support button within Anchor and we also have a Patreon where you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, K, Vanessa, Ali, and Sam, for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courageous-conversation/support

For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, Karen and Cici share stories of when their need for self-responsibility was met or unmet. We also share stories from Marshall Rosenberg's book, Nonviolent Communication: a Language of Life, that stood out to us while recording this episode. If after listening, you find yourself longing for some connection or wanting to hear more, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site, www.karenstarz.com. If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have 2 options available for listeners to contribute. You can select the support button within Anchor and we also have a Patreon where you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, K, Vanessa, Ali, and Sam, for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courageous-conversation/support

For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. During this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, we talk about what Karen calls the tyranny of inclusion. When we are using the word inclusion, is there judgment, blame or demand energy behind it? We talk about how to assess what is really being asked for in moments where the word inclusion is used. Is there a need for acceptance, belonging, or some other need that is not met at the moment, and how do we get to that point of awareness? If after listening, you find yourself longing for some connection or wanting to hear more, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site, www.karenstarz.com. If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have 2 options available for listeners to contribute. You can select the support button within Anchor and we also have a Patreon where you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, K, Vanessa, Ali, and Sam, for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courageous-conversation/support

For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. During this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, we talk about listening, levels of capacity, and power in our world. You'll hear stories about what brought this conversation to light for us, moments of awareness, and more. If after listening to this episode, you find yourself curious about NVC or longing for some connection, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site, www.karenstarz.com. If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have 2 options available for listeners to contribute. You can select the support button within Anchor and we also have a Patreon where you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, K, Vanessa, Ali, Fernando and Sam, for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courageous-conversation/support

For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. During this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, we talk about our integration. What is integration to us? How can integration support growth? Karen also wrote a blog to support this week's podcast and it is available on her website. If after listening to this episode, you find yourself curious about NVC or longing for some connection, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site, www.karenstarz.com. If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have 2 options available for listeners to contribute. You can select the support button within Anchor and we also have a Patreon where you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, K, Vanessa, and Sam, for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courageous-conversation/support

For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. During this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, we talk about our experiences when we enter what Cici calls a storytime. Storytimes are influenced by our thoughts and are an important part of the self-check-in process with their ability to connect us to our feelings and needs. If after listening to this episode, you find yourself curious about NVC or longing for some connection, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site, www.karenstarz.com. If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have a 2 options available for listeners to contribute. You can select the support button within Anchor and we also have a Patreon where you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, K, Vanessa, Laura, Sam, and Fernando for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courageous-conversation/support

For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. During this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, we talk about our experiences as organizers. As organizers of events, there are moments that challenge our edge and maybe have us feeling stressed or frustrated. That is where we choose to slow down and connect with open ears and furry hearts to ourselves and others in order to show compassion and make connection. If after listening to this episode, you find yourself curious about NVC or longing for some connection, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site, www.karenstarz.com. If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have a 2 options available for listeners to contribute. You can select the support button within Anchor and we also have a Patreon where you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, K, Vanessa, Laura, Sam, and Fernando for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courageous-conversation/support

In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, Karen and Cici discuss social media and what is accountability in the language of nonviolence. For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. If after listening to this episode, you find yourself curious about NVC or longing for some connection, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site, www.karenstarz.com. If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have a Patreon! Through Patreon, you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, K, Vanessa, Laura, Sam, and Fernando for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courageous-conversation/support

In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, we invite Cin Victoria, a worldwide educator, to share her experiences as a teacher that chooses to integrate NVC into her classroom. She shares strategies, stories, and more about what it's like to foster a school community focused on acknowledging feelings, needs, choice, and more. For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. If after listening to this episode, you find yourself curious about NVC or longing for some connection, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site, www.karenstarz.com. If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have a Patreon! Through Patreon, you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, K, Vanessa, Sam, and Fernando for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courageous-conversation/support

In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, Karen and Cici explore interdependence as a need and what it means to be interdependent with all beings within NVC. For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. If after listening to this episode, you find yourself curious about NVC or longing for some connection, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site, www.karenstarz.com. If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have a Patreon! Through Patreon, you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, K, Brent, Vanessa, Laura, Sam and Fernando for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courageous-conversation/support

On this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, we are joined by Jamil Popatia. Jamil is a Certified Trainer and Facilitator in Nonviolent Communication based in Vancouver, British Columbia. He is the founder of Dignified Dialogue where he works with clients and participants to engage in courageous conversations with themselves and others in pursuit of meaning, connection and compassion. Jamil and Cici discuss Jamil's offering, Detachment from Outcome: The Meeting Place of Spirituality and NVC, for the Houston NVC Season of Celebration fundraiser and also explore the connection to impact and intention. For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. If after listening to this episode, you find yourself curious about NVC or longing for some connection, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site, www.karenstarz.com. If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have a Patreon! Through Patreon, you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, K, Brent, Vanessa, Laura, Sam and Fernando for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courageous-conversation/support

In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, we talk about faith. Having faith in the process even when we don't know what is going to come next. You'll also hear us talk about presence and how embodiment plays a role in connection with those around us. For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. If after listening to this episode, you find yourself curious about NVC or longing for some connection, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site, www.karenstarz.com. If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have a Patreon! Through Patreon, you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, Susan, Brent, Vanessa, Laura, and Fernando for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courageous-conversation/support

In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, we explore space as a need in its physical form, in the form of time, and also in spaciousness. You'll hear personal examples from Cici and Karen about times when we needed space and how we did or didn't make the request for that much-needed space. For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. If after listening to this episode, you find yourself curious about NVC or longing for some connection, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site, www.karenstarz.com. If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have a Patreon! Through Patreon, you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, Susan, Brent, Vanessa, Deborah, Laura, and Fernando for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courageous-conversation/support

New week, new podcast! We're back with another episode of Courageous Conversations this week. Karen brings up a quote Marshall Rosenberg once said that was, NVCers aren't perfect, they are just getting progressively less stupid. You'll hear us share our experiences where we have noticed we have gotten progressively less stupid and get an inside look at our process as we go about our day-to-day in this human experience. For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. If after listening to this episode, you find yourself curious about NVC or longing for some connection, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site, www.karenstarz.com. Want to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show? We now have a Patreon! Through Patreon, you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, Susan, Brent, Vanessa, Deborah, and Fernando for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courageous-conversation/support

In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, we were excited to have a listener question from one of our Patreon members. The question was do you say, "I'm sorry," in Nonviolent Communication? We explore apologies, I'm sorry and beneficial regret within NVC, and share stories about what connection looks like for us as we transition back to in-person get-togethers. For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. If after listening to this episode, you find yourself curious about NVC or longing for some connection, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site, www.karenstarz.com. Want to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show? We now have a Patreon! Through Patreon, you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz Meet our Patreon Podcast Producers below. Join our Patreon to receive your Producer credit :) Brent, Helen, Vanessa, Deborah, and Fernando, we're grateful for your support of the podcast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courageous-conversation/support

In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, we talk about the three different stages of how we relate to each other as Marshall Rosenberg identified them in his book Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life. We talk about some of our experiences and celebrations as we progress from emotional slavery to the obnoxious stage to emotional liberation. For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. If after listening to this episode, you find yourself curious about NVC or longing for some connection, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site, www.karenstarz.com. Want to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show? We now have a Patreon! Through Patreon, you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers Helen & Brent for their support! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courageous-conversation/support

In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, we talk about the 4 D's of disconnection and dig deeper into deserve-type thinking. You'll hear a real-life example from a conversation C had with a friend and we also touch on the care and awareness that is needed when bringing up the needs of justice and accountability. We have touched briefly on the justice systems in place in the US towards the end of the podcast. If this is a topic that stimulates you, we ask that you take time to care for yourself while listening, whatever that may look like for you. For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. If after listening to this episode, you find yourself curious about NVC or longing for some connection, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site, www.karenstarz.com. Want to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show? We now have a Patreon! Through Patreon, you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courageous-conversation/support

In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, Karen and C talk about self-care, sticking to the agreements we make with ourselves and the differentiation between power and force. This week's episode ends with a role-play we're hoping is supportive to be a part of when keeping your courageous conversations in mind. For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. If after listening to this episode, you find yourself curious about NVC or longing for some connection, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site, www.karenstarz.com. Want to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show? We'll have a Patreon coming soon where you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courageous-conversation/support

In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, Karen and C explore what can happen when we hear criticism and how some days we may need to eat a slice of humble pie in those scenarios. For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. If after listening to this episode, you find yourself curious about NVC or longing for some connection, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site, www.karenstarz.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courageous-conversation/support

In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, Cici was curious about "getting it done" and how that works in the world of NVC. How can we stay in connection while moving into strategy? Karen and C explore what that could look like and what has worked for them in their past experiences. For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. If after listening to this episode, you find yourself curious about NVC or longing for some connection, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site, www.karenstarz.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courageous-conversation/support

In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, we chose to slow down and talk about NVC and the importance of aiming for connection. You'll hear some excerpts from Marshall Rosenberg's book, stories from us both about moments where we noticed the importance of slowing down and remembering that we aim for connection. For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. If after listening to this episode, you find yourself curious about NVC or longing for some connection, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site, www.karenstarz.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courageous-conversation/support

In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, Karen shares a story about how one evaluation changed the course of her life. (Kidding, but it did change the course of the day.) Throughout the episode, we discuss the NVC Mandala and how evaluations have the ability to influence the choices we choose to make day to day. For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. If after listening to this episode, you find yourself curious about NVC or longing for some connection, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site, www.karenstarz.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courageous-conversation/support

In this week's episode, we are discussing a topic that was requested of us. That topic is natural language or what we would call street giraffe. Now that we've figured out some details about feelings and needs, how do we communicate that in a way that is more natural to us and the people around us? Turn up the volume and listen, or not. You're at choice and we hope you find this helpful. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courageous-conversation/support