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The secret to Nonviolent Communication

Episode 203 of the Functional Spirituality podcast, hosted by Ava Irani, titled "The secret to Nonviolent Communication" was published on April 2, 2023 and runs 15 minutes.

April 2, 2023 ·15m · Functional Spirituality

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In this episode Ava talks about one of the favourite tools that she has come across in her personal development journey: Nonviolent Communication (NVC). Communication is not about following a book formula or exercises, it is about ultimately embodying the principles of NVC and integrating the humanity in the our conversations. Listen in to hear Ava discuss about how and when nonviolent communication actually changed her life and the way you can change yours too.    If you have any requests for upcoming podcasts we would love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected].   Join the podcast discussion and our weekly meditations in our Facebook group.    Relevant links:    Free Resources Shining the light on the Fawn Response: stop fawning Therapeutic Embodiment Facilitator Training waitlist   Chapter markers:    00:00 Introduction to the topic  02:09 The first time Ava heard about Nonviolent Communication (NVC).  04:40  Practicing the formulas vs embodying the principles.  06:55 Intentions and principles of NVC. 8:30 The difference between NVC and fawning. 11:40 The ultimate skills of NVC and the importance of having our own healing practice.   14:23 Conclusion.   Increasing accessibility to functional healing + non-dual spiritual oneness: www.functionalspirituality.com   Free resources: Newsletter sign-up:  A monthly update for me on new offers and the energy of the month. Community meditation: Join the Functional Spirituality Group and enjoy a free resource for meditators and yogis to connect to and enjoy a like-minded community. Free workshop: Healing complex trauma: A free workshop on how to optimize your spiritual practice and your daily life by understanding complex trauma.   Connect on Socials Where you can hear from us in daily life Personal account: @avairani_   Functional Spirituality: @functionalspirituality  Studio: @spandaschool

In this episode Ava talks about one of the favourite tools that she has come across in her personal development journey: Nonviolent Communication (NVC).

Communication is not about following a book formula or exercises, it is about ultimately embodying the principles of NVC and integrating the humanity in the our conversations.

Listen in to hear Ava discuss about how and when nonviolent communication actually changed her life and the way you can change yours too. 

 

If you have any requests for upcoming podcasts we would love to hear from you!

Send us an email at [email protected].

 

Join the podcast discussion and our weekly meditations in our Facebook group

 

Relevant links: 

 

Free Resources

Shining the light on the Fawn Response: stop fawning

Therapeutic Embodiment Facilitator Training waitlist

 

Chapter markers: 

 

00:00 Introduction to the topic 

02:09 The first time Ava heard about Nonviolent Communication (NVC). 

04:40  Practicing the formulas vs embodying the principles. 

06:55 Intentions and principles of NVC.

8:30 The difference between NVC and fawning.

11:40 The ultimate skills of NVC and the importance of having our own healing practice.  

14:23 Conclusion.

 

Increasing accessibility to functional healing + non-dual spiritual oneness:

www.functionalspirituality.com

 

Free resources:

Newsletter sign-up: 

A monthly update for me on new offers and the energy of the month.

Community meditation:

Join the Functional Spirituality Group and enjoy a free resource for meditators and yogis to connect to and enjoy a like-minded community.

Free workshop: Healing complex trauma:

A free workshop on how to optimize your spiritual practice and your daily life by understanding complex trauma.

 

Connect on Socials

Where you can hear from us in daily life

Personal account: @avairani_  

Functional Spirituality: @functionalspirituality 

Studio: @spandaschool 

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