Non Violent Communication Podcast

Today I'm talking a bit more about "observation without evaluation". I've run across about 4 words that are often used in our family when we evaluate rather than observe. Find out what these are (and how it all relates to cookies!). Please leave comments and questions at the blog: http://www.lizmcgowen.com/non-violent-communication-podcast/nvc-podcast-day-10-words-of-evaluation/

On today's episode, I talk about my experiment of trying to see how many times I actually make an evaluation rather than sticking to an observation. (Hint: I do it, a lot). You'll hear about my 4-year-old and what happened last night, as well as my vow to practice a bit of non violent communication toward myself. Questions, comments, and feedback are welcome at the blog: http://www.lizmcgowen.com/non-violent-communication-podcast/nvc-podcast-day-9-tales-of-observing-without-evaluating

On today's episode, I talk about my experiment of trying to see how many times I actually make an evaluation rather than sticking to an observation. (Hint: I do it, a lot). You'll hear about my 4-year-old and what happened last night, as well as my vow to practice a bit of non violent communication toward myself. Questions, comments, and feedback are welcome at the blog: http://www.lizmcgowen.com/non-violent-communication-podcast/nvc-podcast-day-9-tales-of-observing-without-evaluating

It's day 8 of the non violent communication podcast, and we've made it to chapter 3 in the book (Nonviolent Communication by Marshall B. Rosenberg). Today's topic is "observing without evaluating", a sticky issue indeed. Feel free to comment on the blog, http://www.lizmcgowen.com/non-violent-communication-podcast/day-8-nvc-podcast-observing-without-evaluating/

It's day 8 of the non violent communication podcast, and we've made it to chapter 3 in the book (Nonviolent Communication by Marshall B. Rosenberg). Today's topic is "observing without evaluating", a sticky issue indeed. Feel free to comment on the blog, http://www.lizmcgowen.com/non-violent-communication-podcast/day-8-nvc-podcast-observing-without-evaluating/

Wow, 7 entire episodes. It feels really great to get this out there. Today I'm talking bout the last couple of aspects of communication that blocks compassion, specifically, communicating our desires as demands. You'll learn about my day -- of jury duty -- as well as one final way we block compassionate communication that Rosenberg doesn't talk about. Feel free to leave comments and questions on the blog: http://www.lizmcgowen.com/non-violent-communication-podcast/nvc-podcast-day-7-communicating-our-desires-as-demands/

Wow, 7 entire episodes. It feels really great to get this out there. Today I'm talking bout the last couple of aspects of communication that blocks compassion, specifically, communicating our desires as demands. You'll learn about my day -- of jury duty -- as well as one final way we block compassionate communication that Rosenberg doesn't talk about. Feel free to leave comments and questions on the blog: http://www.lizmcgowen.com/non-violent-communication-podcast/nvc-podcast-day-7-communicating-our-desires-as-demands/

Today we're talking about "denial of responsibility". A challenge for you: how many times throughout the day do you use the phrase "I have to". Feel free to report your results at the blog: http://www.lizmcgowen.com

Today we're talking about "denial of responsibility". A challenge for you: how many times throughout the day do you use the phrase "I have to". Feel free to report your results at the blog: http://www.lizmcgowen.com

Today we're talking more about communication that blocks compassion, specifically about "comparison". You'll hear my thoughts on this and a couple of quick stories. Feel free to comment at the blog, which is at http://www.lizmcgowen.com

Today we're talking more about communication that blocks compassion, specifically about "comparison". You'll hear my thoughts on this and a couple of quick stories. Feel free to comment at the blog, which is at http://www.lizmcgowen.com

Today is Day 4 of the non violent communication podcast, and we're talking about communication that blocks compassion. Specifically, about moralistic judgments. This is a point in the book where I always struggle a bit. I'll give you a couple of very specific examples of moralistic judgments that occur to me, and why these can be hugely problematic when used. Hope you'll listen... and please leave any comments at the blog post http://www.lizmcgowen.com/non-violent-communication-podcast/communication-that-blocks-compassion-moralistic-judgments

Today is Day 4 of the non violent communication podcast, and we're talking about communication that blocks compassion. Specifically, about moralistic judgments. This is a point in the book where I always struggle a bit. I'll give you a couple of very specific examples of moralistic judgments that occur to me, and why these can be hugely problematic when used. Hope you'll listen... and please leave any comments at the blog post http://www.lizmcgowen.com/non-violent-communication-podcast/communication-that-blocks-compassion-moralistic-judgments

Today we discuss what prevents us from communicating from the heart. What are the things that get in the way? You'll hear two very real examples from my own life, which I'm hoping the next days and weeks of my intentional practice of non violent communication will help me resolve. If you have questions or comments, feel welcome to leave them at the blog: http://www.lizmcgowen.com/non-violent-communication-podcast/what-prevents-us-from-communicating-from-the-heart/

Today we discuss what prevents us from communicating from the heart. What are the things that get in the way? You'll hear two very real examples from my own life, which I'm hoping the next days and weeks of my intentional practice of non violent communication will help me resolve. If you have questions or comments, feel welcome to leave them at the blog: http://www.lizmcgowen.com/non-violent-communication-podcast/what-prevents-us-from-communicating-from-the-heart/