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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Send us a text The Importance of Self Care That Actually Works In this episode of the Needy Podcast, I return after a year-long hiatus to discuss the essence of self-care that truly supports individual needs. I talk about my upcoming free workshop titled 'Self Care That Actually Works' scheduled for September 25th. I differentiate my approach to se…
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Send us a text 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 Producti…
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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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Send us a text 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, w…
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Send us a text 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 help…
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Send us a text 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 trauma in…
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Send us a text 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’v…
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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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Send us a text 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.…
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Send us a text 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 you can …
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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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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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