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The Needy podcast is for humans with needs - particularly those who like to pretend that they don’t. The truth is that every human being has needs. Your needs are a fact and not a flaw. YOU have needs, your needs matter, and meeting them is your responsibility. Yet… you’ve likely been taught that pushing your needs to the back burner is the only way to get things done. The Needy Podcast is devoted to sharing frank conversations and true stories about how real humans meet their needs consiste ...
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A space for the conversations about all the big pieces of being a human, especially when it feels like no one is talking about it.
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"If you get stuck, get weird," was a piece of advice shared in Jami Attenburg's recent "1,000 words of summer" writing experience. I'm going with it. This is a gentle re-entry into this space. I hope you'll stick with me, as we get unstuck, and head over to noonetalksabout.substack.com to finish the prompt. Let it be weird, or whatever it is that c…
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Embracing Slow Productivity with Kate Henry, PhD
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How can we untangle ourselves from productivity culture without leaving our big dreams, goals, and interests behind? In this episode, Dr. Kate Henry joins me to talk about slow productivity, an approach she learned and developed after being diagnosed with a chronic illness at a pivotal moment in her life. Dr. Kate Henry is a Productivity Coach who …
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Reclaiming Sacred Stories with Ronna Detrick
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Send us a text How can we let stories from the past transform our relationship to the present? In this episode, I’m joined by Ronna Detrick for a thoughtful and moving conversation about the power of reclaiming sacred stories. We discuss her passion for writing, reinterpreting the Bible, and reconnecting with historical stories in a more meaningful…
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Honoring Needs & Parenting Beyond Power feat. Jen Lumanlan
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Is it possible to have a relationship with our children that is mutually respectful? How do we push against societal messages saying that being a parent means having no needs? In today’s episode, Jen Lumanlan, the founder of "Your Parenting Mojo," is here to share her wisdom on meeting our needs and those of our children. Together, we delve into th…
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Living Your Creative Mission with Shereen Sun
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Do you find yourself wanting to prioritize creativity but feeling like you don’t know where to start? How have societal structures and norms impacted your relationship with your wild creative self? In this episode, Shereen Sun (they/them) joins me to discuss the many reasons we disconnect from our creative selves and how they’re helping others reco…
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How to Be a Bad Friend with Katherine Sleadd
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Send us a Text Message. It can be difficult to speak up for ourselves in relationships, especially when we've experienced heartache or lost friends in the past. But, as you’ll hear from today’s guest Katherine Sleadd, recognizing our needs and communicating them honestly can lead to deeper connections, even in the midst of conflict. Katherine is a …
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Revenge Self-Sabotage with Rosie Molinary
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Have you ever stayed up late for just one more Netflix episode, knowing it’s robbing you of the rest you need? Or abandoned your much-needed afternoon walk when a partner or colleague asked why you hadn’t taken it yet? In today’s episode, I welcome back Rosie Molinary for a heartfelt and deeply honest conversation about the ways we’ve sabotaged our…
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Send us a text How do you show up in times of contraction? Do you question why you’re tired or not feeling something? Do you try to force yourself to work the same ways you do in times of expansion? In this solo episode, I share how I’m feeling after three expansive years of writing, editing, promoting, and launching my book. And I reflect on how I…
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Send us a text If you’re struggling to connect with your authentic self and prioritize what you need most, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Today, I’m talking with Vasavi Kumar. Vasavi is a therapist, podcast host, and author of the book Say It Out Loud. As a first generation Indian immigrant raised in Long Island, New York, she has relen…
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19: Postpartum anxiety and therapy for kids, with Kelly Jones
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Well...this one really gets into it! Kelly Jones and I both have young kids, similar ages, and have experienced postpartum anxiety. We talk about what that felt like for us, why we chose to take medication, and how we navigated tough first years with our youngest kids. Kelly also shares her experience with getting her oldest into therapy—the barrie…
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How do we engage with our feelings without being overwhelmed by the multitude of our emotions? In this episode, I’m joined by Devon Loftus, an author and writer who finds inspiration in the human experience. She believes that emotions are important messengers, a universal language of humanity that connects us to ourselves and others. Together, we h…
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Receive, Reset & Retreat in Italy with Jane Reeves (& Me)
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Send us a Text Message. Taking time away, especially time away abroad, can feel impossible when we consider our busy, demanding lives. But if all we are is busy and in-demand, are we really experiencing life? Today, I’m joined by Jane Reeves, and we discuss the importance of taking time away to have real, uninhibited, guiltless fun in a place where…
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18: Parenting and Polyamory with Beth Bittner
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"A lot of people think it’s just about sex...polyamorous people aren’t necessarily just having all this sex." We talked a little bit about polyamory in season 1 (episode 5), but this conversation explored a lot different aspects of the polyamorous relationship style. For example: Beth and her husband are married, and have been for about 11 years. T…
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17: When Parenting is Triggering AF with Dawn Lundin
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If you have kids, how did you know when you were done? How did you know when you were ready in the first place? This conversation explores both of those big questions, and how the entire process triggers some of our deepest wounds, reminds us of some of our most formative experiences, along the way. Dawn Lundin shares her experiences as a parent of…
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Sharing the Mental Load with Laura Danger
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Send us a text So much responsibility is placed on caregivers, including the heaviness of carrying the mental load. But you don’t have to be resigned to the overwhelm of domestic labor, and your family can be full of equitable relationships. Today, I’m joined by Laura Danger for a long overdue conversation about the burden of being the default pare…
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16: Nicole Antoinette In Her Own Bedroom, Childfree, and Keeping Everything On the Table
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This is a conversation about exploring not just what you want but why you want it. About knowing that you’ll (probably) be OK, somehow, even if the stories don’t work out how you/we/they thought it might. About trusting that you’ll figure it out. About putting it all on the table, and seeing what you’d like to pick to put on your plate, for now. Ab…
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How Neediness Can Support Sobriety with Laura McKowen
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Send us a text It can be tempting to lean solely on ourselves when we’re struggling and to hide what we’re going through from the world. But what if that’s the opposite of what we need? And connection is the medicine necessary for healing? Today, I’m joined by best-selling author Laura McKowen. Together we discuss how being honest about her needs h…
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