Ep 40: Cracking the Code: Unveiling the Mysteries of Effective Communication with Ali Miller!

Today on Living Big Mindfully today we are taking a deep dive into the what, why, and how of communication… Ali is a long-time family therapist and Certified Coach who helps people communicate in a more peaceful, compassionate, heart-centered way… Spoiler alert! Get a pen & paper, Ali gives us a lot of things we can begin to use today!Ali starts with a bit about herself & how she got to do what she does today…We take a deep dive into all things communication: what it is, why it’s undervalued, and how most of us suck at it (including me😊)We talk about the shame, blame, & judgment cycles – and how we can shift the spotlight onto ourselves to uncover our own needs and feelings – a game changer! Ali shares the core principle of Non-Violent Communication and gives us some powerful tips and strategies… No surprise, Ali wraps up with some heartfelt sage advice!You know… Ali is a gifted communicator, even with my background and training as a therapist, I learned so much and had some aha moments. If anything, please download Ali’s list of needs and feelings – you can be sure, I’ll be grabbing a copy! Links in the show notes!I learned so much from Ali today… this might be an episode you bookmark, listen to again, and share with a friend😊More about Ali:Ali Miller, an expert in Nonviolent Communication (NVC), has been a Marriage & Family Therapist for over twenty years. In 2021 she became certified as a Clini-Coach® specializing in Couples Communication.Connect with Ali @Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/alimillercoachingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/alimillercoachingFeelings & Needs Cheat Sheet @: http://www.alimillercoaching.com/feelingsandneedsFree course @ http://www.alimillercoaching.com/freeminicourseBook a Call @ http://www.calendly.com/alimillercoaching/30Send us Fan MailSupport the show👉 Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2217305/support✨ The Free Aging Better Toolkit : https://livingbigmindfully.com/aging-better💌 Join the Thrive & Shine newsletter: https://livingbigmindfully.com/thrive-%26-shineAn occasional, intentional letter with reflections, resources, in-person gatherings, speaking updates, and new episodes—designed to support you in living a longer, stronger, more intentional life.As I spend less time on social media, this is the best way to stay connected.Connect:Web: https://livingbigmindfully.com/Contact: https://livingbigmindfully.com/contactYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivingBigMindfullyFB https://www.facebook.com/livingbigmindfully/IG: https://www.instagram.com/katechampionauthor/