Needy - Compassionate Communication meets Applied Improv
19 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -Conflicts are a normal part of life. Thankfully, we're all unique which makes life interesting. Needy aims to give you some inspiration on how to use conflict to build a deeper connection to what’s alive in you and others. You will learn about different communication approaches, with founding principles rooted in Marshall Rosenberg's "Nonviolent Communication" alongside applied insights from improvisation theatre.
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Episodes
13 - How to act in hierarchical environments
August 26, 2020 14:35 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MBIn this episode I talk about how to apply a compassionate mindset within hierarchical institutions. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:||| Respect and fear of authority||| Losing connection with our humaneness in positions of authority||| Power as a human need||| Not giving our power away to authorities ||| It's time for change ||| If you like the show, you can support me via https://www.patreon.com/needy |||Links mentioned in this episode:||| ||| Nonviolent C...
12 - Rosenberg vs. Schulz von Thun
July 24, 2020 20:18 - 36 minutes - 34.4 MBIn this episode I compare the two most common communication models in business trainings. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:||| The Four-sides model||| Common roots, different key questions||| NVC & Communication Square ||| Synthesis of NVC & communication square ||| If you like the show, you can support me via https://www.patreon.com/needy |||Links mentioned in this episode:||| ||| Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Marshall B. Rosenberg:https:/...
11 - Self-Empathy
June 26, 2020 09:12 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MBIn this episode I introduce an exercise I like to do when I am angry with someone. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:||| Who is responsible?||| Why self-empathy?||| Practice Instructions ||| If you like the show, you can support me via https://www.patreon.com/needy |||Links mentioned in this episode:||| ||| https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships-ebook/dp/B014OISVU4||| ||| https://www.amazon.com/Die-neue-Gewaltfreie...
10 - The YES-AND-Mindset - Improv & NVC
June 13, 2020 17:11 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MBIn this episode I will talk about how to connect two conflicting ideas in an improv scene and how we can apply this in everyday communication. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:||| YES AND in improvisational theatre||| Communication is improvisation||| YES AND in everyday communication ||| If you like the show, you can support me via https://www.patreon.com/needy |||Links mentioned in this episode:||| ||| https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language...
09 - The Power of Empathy - Improv & NVC
May 29, 2020 21:24 - 23 minutes - 20.8 MBIn the current episode I talk about how to connect with people you strongly disagree with. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:||| Empathy as a part of our biological constitution||| Empathy as a strategy for human connection||| How to change perspective ||| If you like the show, you can support me via https://www.patreon.com/needy |||Links mentioned in this episode:||| ||| https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships-ebook/...
08 - Embracing the Moment - Improv & NVC
May 15, 2020 19:40 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBThis week I will talk about uncensored improvisation and what this has to do with NVC. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:||| What is improv?||| Communication is improvisation! ||| NVC shouldn't be another censor? If you like the show, you can support me via https://www.patreon.com/needy |||Links mentioned in this episode:||| ||| https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships-ebook/dp/B014OISVU4||| ||| https://www.medimops.de...
07 - What to ask for? - Requests & Demands
May 01, 2020 11:42 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBThis week I will talk about the difference between a request and demand. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:||| How to formulate a request?||| How to hear a request? ||| How to say NO? |||Links mentioned in this episode:||| ||| https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships-ebook/dp/B014OISVU4||| ||| https://youtu.be/GZnXBnz2kwk||| If you like the show, you can support me via: https://www.jacobmethner.com/donation This podca...
Episode 6 - NVC’s famous Four Steps - Step Three: What do you need?
April 24, 2020 20:00 - 28 minutes - 24.5 MBThis week I will talk about how to get what you want without forcing people. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:||| Language of Needs vs. Language of Punishment & Reward||| From Feelings to Needs ||| What the difference between needs and strategies? |||Links mentioned in this episode:||| ||| https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships-ebook/dp/B014OISVU4||| ||| https://youtu.be/GZnXBnz2kwk||| If you like the show...
06 - What do you need? - Needs & Strategies
April 24, 2020 20:00 - 28 minutes - 24.5 MBThis week I will talk about how to get what you want without forcing people. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:||| Language of Needs vs. Language of Punishment & Reward||| From Feelings to Needs ||| What the difference between needs and strategies? |||Links mentioned in this episode:||| ||| https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships-ebook/dp/B014OISVU4||| ||| https://youtu.be/GZnXBnz2kwk||| If you like the show, you can ...
Episode 5 - NVC’s Famous Four Steps - Step Two: How do you feel?
April 17, 2020 15:06 - 25 minutes - 21.9 MBThis week, I will talk about how being aware of your feelings can help you solving conflicts. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:||| Why are feelings often denied?||| How can we sense feelings? ||| What is the difference between feelings and thoughts? |||Links mentioned in this episode:||| |||* https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships-ebook/dp/B014OISVU4||| If you like the show, you can support me via: https:/...
05 - How do you feel? - Feelings & Thoughts
April 17, 2020 15:06 - 25 minutes - 21.9 MBThis week, I will talk about how being aware of your feelings can help you solving conflicts. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:||| Why are feelings often denied?||| How can we sense feelings? ||| What is the difference between feelings and thoughts? |||Links mentioned in this episode:||| |||* https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships-ebook/dp/B014OISVU4||| If you like the show, you can support me via: https://www.jacob...
Episode 4 - NVC’s Famous Four Steps - Step One: What happened?
April 10, 2020 16:44 - 13 minutes - 11 MBThis week, I will talk about the difference between observation and evaluation. |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:||| Fight or Flight?||| The Famous Four Steps in NVC||| Step 1/4: Observation If you like listening to this podcast, please consider to become a patron. I am thankful for your support via https://www.jacobmethner.com/donation |||Links mentioned in this episode:||| |||* https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Commun...
04 - What happened? - Observations & Evaluations
April 10, 2020 16:44 - 13 minutes - 11 MBThis week, I will talk about the difference between observation and evaluation. |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:||| Fight or Flight?||| The Famous Four Steps in NVC||| Step 1/4: Observation If you like listening to this podcast, please consider to become a patron. I am thankful for your support via https://www.jacobmethner.com/donation |||Links mentioned in this episode:||| |||* https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-La...
Episode 3 - We are all Needy
April 03, 2020 14:41 - 24 minutes - 20.5 MBThis week I give a deeper introduction to the concept of Nonviolent Communication. Topics discussed: Background of NVC Assumptions of NVC The aspect of self-responsibility Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Marshall-Rosenberg/dp/1892005034 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
03 - We are all Needy
April 03, 2020 14:41 - 24 minutes - 20.5 MBThis week I give a deeper introduction to the concept of Nonviolent Communication. Topics discussed: Background of NVC Assumptions of NVC The aspect of self-responsibility Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Marshall-Rosenberg/dp/1892005034 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
Episode 2 - Mindset trumps Method
March 27, 2020 06:46 - 13 minutes - 11.5 MBThis week, I will ask the question: How do we become better communicators without turning into parrots? Topics discussed: Mindset vs. Communication Toolkits Carl Rogers - Humanistic School of Psychotherapy Rosenberg model Definition of Empathy Links mentioned in this episode: Carl Rogers's 1974 lecture on empathy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMi7uY83z-U https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Marshall-Rosenberg/dp/1892005034 This podcast is hosted by Z...
02 - Mindset trumps Method
March 27, 2020 06:46 - 13 minutes - 11.5 MBThis week, I will ask the question: How do we become better communicators without turning into parrots? Topics discussed: Mindset vs. Communication Toolkits Carl Rogers - Humanistic School of Psychotherapy Rosenberg model Definition of Empathy Links mentioned in this episode: Carl Rogers's 1974 lecture on empathy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMi7uY83z-U https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Marshall-Rosenberg/dp/1892005034 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
Episode 1- Introduction and Motivation
March 20, 2020 10:53 - 13 minutes - 11.5 MBThis week, Jacob Methner gives an introduction to his new podcast. Topics discussed: My Motivation Rosenberg model Applied improv Your motivation Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships-ebook/dp/B014OISVU4 https://www.improvisionaere.com/ This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
01- Introduction and Motivation
March 20, 2020 10:53 - 13 minutes - 11.5 MBThis week, Jacob Methner gives an introduction to his new podcast. Topics discussed: My Motivation Rosenberg model Applied improv Your motivation Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships-ebook/dp/B014OISVU4 https://www.improvisionaere.com/ This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm