Conversations from the Heart

Yvette Erasmus
  • 5.0 (2)
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A weekly, soul-nourishing podcast offering psychologically grounded, heart-centered reflections on human relationships, inner healing, and compassion-based communication.   Focused on live mini-coaching moments to help callers shift from reactive, domination-based communication to collaborative, heart-centered connection.  Listen for new scripts for stuck situations, new ways of responding to old relationship dynamics and guidance on how to approach these situations with empathy, self-awareness, and effective communication strategies. Here, we emphasize understanding both one's own needs and the needs of others, creating safe spaces for vulnerable conversations, and finding ways to express ourselves authentically while respecting others' boundaries.

  1. 6 hr ago

    #152 - When to Step In (and When to Let Go): When Someone You Love is in a Harmful Relationship

    When someone we love is in a relationship that’s causing harm, knowing what to do can feel incredibly confusing. Do we step in, or step back? In this follow-up conversation from last week, we speak again with Liza, who is now supporting her son through a relationship that is leaving him anxious, overwhelmed, and disconnected from himself. Together, they explore how to recognize when a relationship has crossed from challenging into harmful, and what it means to respond with both care and clarity. What you’ll learn: •How to recognize when a relationship is harmful (not just challenging) •When it’s appropriate to step in, and how to do it without controlling •The difference between support, rescue, and intervention •How to stay out of triangulation while still being deeply relational •Why the “net effect” of a relationship matters more than intention Read more on the blog. For ongoing practice and deeper learning, I warmly invite you to become a member of The School of Human Connection.  Twice a month, I host live calls where members bring real relationship dilemmas. We slow things down and I'll help you see what's actually happening and how to respond with more integrity, strength and care. You will find a safe space for live discussions and a supportive community of like-minded, open-hearted humans. Stay updated on new episodes and resources by subscribing wherever you listen to podcasts or visiting yvetteerasmus.com. Here are more ways to connect with me: Join the School of Human ConnectionHop on my free Wednesday live callFollow me on YouTube

    33 min

  2. 22 Jun

    #151 - How to Step Out of Family Triangulation

    What do you do when the people you love pull you in opposite directions? In this episode of Conversations from the Heart, I speak with Liza, a mother who finds herself caught in a painful family dilemma. Her youngest son is in his first serious relationship, and his older siblings believe the relationship is unhealthy. They’ve drawn a hard line: if the girlfriend is present, they won’t be. Suddenly Liza is standing in the middle, loving all of her children and feeling the pressure to choose sides. This conversation explores a dynamic that shows up in almost every family at some point: triangulation. When tension arises between two people, a third person often gets pulled in to manage the conflict, absorb the anxiety, or solve the problem. But what if the most loving thing we can do is step out of the middle? Together we explore what it means to move from trying to manage everyone else’s relationships to standing clearly in our values and vision for the kind of family we want to be part of. This shift can change everything. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why family conflicts often pull someone into the middle, and why that role is so exhausting • How love and protectiveness can accidentally turn into control • A powerful shift from trying to manage outcomes to standing clearly for your values If you’ve ever felt responsible for keeping everyone happy, smoothing over family conflict, or holding a family together when others can’t meet each other, this conversation will resonate deeply. Read more on the blog. For ongoing practice and deeper learning, I warmly invite you to become a member of The School of Human Connection.  Twice a month, I host live calls where members bring real relationship dilemmas. We slow things down and I'll help you see what's actually happening and how to respond with more integrity, strength and care. You will find a safe space for live discussions and a supportive community of like-minded, open-hearted humans. Stay updated on new episodes and resources by subscribing wherever you listen to podcasts or visiting yvetteerasmus.com. Here are more ways to connect with me: Join the School of Human ConnectionHop on my free Wednesday live callFollow me on YouTube

    33 min

  3. 15 Jun

    #150 - How to Stay Grounded When Others Disagree With You

    What happens after you speak your truth… and someone disagrees? In this episode, we explore how to stay grounded in yourself when your perspective isn’t affirmed, mirrored, or supported by others. Through a live coaching conversation, we unpack: •Why disagreement can shake our confidence, even when we felt clear before •The difference between seeking support and outsourcing our self-trust •How to choose whose opinions actually matter •A powerful shift in how to ask for feedback that supports growth •How to stay open to being wrong without collapsing into self-doubt •What it means to stand in your values in uncertain and changing times If you’ve ever spoken up and then questioned yourself afterward, this episode will help you reconnect with your clarity, your discernment, and your inner grounding. Read more on the blog. For ongoing practice and deeper learning, I warmly invite you to become a member of The School of Human Connection.  Twice a month, I host live calls where members bring real relationship dilemmas. We slow things down and I'll help you see what's actually happening and how to respond with more integrity, strength and care. You will find a safe space for live discussions and a supportive community of like-minded, open-hearted humans. Stay updated on new episodes and resources by subscribing wherever you listen to podcasts or visiting yvetteerasmus.com. Here are more ways to connect with me: Join the School of Human ConnectionHop on my free Wednesday live callFollow me on YouTube

    26 min

  4. 8 Jun

    #149 - Are You Regulating or Silencing Yourself?

    In this episode, we explore a subtle but powerful question: Are you regulating your emotions or silencing your needs? When we’ve done a lot of personal growth, it’s easy to become highly skilled at managing anxiety, staying calm, and not “burdening” others. But in relationships, especially early dating, this can sometimes come at a cost. In This Week's Call We unpack: •How to handle anxiety and uncertainty when defining a relationship •The difference between self-regulation and self-silencing •What to do when a partner’s comments don’t quite land •How to separate internal triggers from relational incompatibility •Why “gathering data” matters more than rushing decisions •How to have honest, vulnerable conversations without losing yourself If you’re prone to overthinking, second-guessing your needs, or trying to stay “easy” in a relationship, this episode will help you reconnect with your voice, your clarity, and your self-trust. Read more on the blog. For ongoing practice and deeper learning, I warmly invite you to become a member of The School of Human Connection.  Twice a month, I host live calls where members bring real relationship dilemmas. We slow things down and I'll help you see what's actually happening and how to respond with more integrity, strength and care. You will find a safe space for live discussions and a supportive community of like-minded, open-hearted humans. Stay updated on new episodes and resources by subscribing wherever you listen to podcasts or visiting yvetteerasmus.com. Here are more ways to connect with me: Join the School of Human ConnectionHop on my free Wednesday live callFollow me on YouTube

    37 min

  5. 1 Jun

    #148 - From Triggered to Sovereign: Learning to Stay With Yourself in a Harsh World

    Why can one small moment completely derail our emotional state? In this episode of Conversations from the Heart, a caller navigates intense emotional reactions to everyday interactions by exploring how a single tone of voice can trigger deep nervous system activation. Together, we unpack the difference between being “triggered” and experiencing activation, and what it really takes to stay grounded, self-led, and emotionally regulated in a world that isn’t always gentle. This episode offers a reframe for anyone who feels deeply, is doing inner healing work, and still finds themselves overwhelmed by seemingly small moments. In this episode, we explore: •Why small interactions can feel so overwhelming •The difference between triggers and nervous system activation •How to regulate without shutting down or avoiding •The role of self-soothing and internal leadership •When to adapt to your environment and when not to •How sensitivity can become a strength rather than a liability Read more on the blog. For ongoing practice and deeper learning, I warmly invite you to become a member of The School of Human Connection.  Twice a month, I host live calls where members bring real relationship dilemmas. We slow things down and I'll help you see what's actually happening and how to respond with more integrity, strength and care. You will find a safe space for live discussions and a supportive community of like-minded, open-hearted humans. Stay updated on new episodes and resources by subscribing wherever you listen to podcasts or visiting yvetteerasmus.com. Here are more ways to connect with me: Join the School of Human ConnectionHop on my free Wednesday live callFollow me on YouTube

    31 min

  6. 25 May

    #147 - The "Hidden Trap" in Being Supportive

    There's a difference between sympathy and compassion, and that distinction matters more than we might think. Many of us were taught that caring means feeling with others, taking on their pain, or trying to fix what’s hard. But over time, that way of relating can leave us overwhelmed, entangled, or quietly exhausted. In this conversation with Wendy, we begin with a simple question about sympathy and compassion, and uncover something much deeper. We explore the parts of us that long to be held in our pain, the ways we learned to protect ourselves, and how those patterns show up in our relationships today. Together, we look at how to stay present with suffering, our own and others’, without collapsing, rescuing, or shutting down. Listen to learn: •The key difference between sympathy and compassion (and why it matters) •How to care deeply without taking on what isn’t yours •Practical ways to stay grounded and relational in moments of emotional intensity Read more on the blog. For ongoing practice and deeper learning, I warmly invite you to become a member of The School of Human Connection.  Twice a month, I host live calls where members bring real relationship dilemmas. We slow things down and I'll help you see what's actually happening and how to respond with more integrity, strength and care. You will find a safe space for live discussions and a supportive community of like-minded, open-hearted humans. Stay updated on new episodes and resources by subscribing wherever you listen to podcasts or visiting yvetteerasmus.com. Here are more ways to connect with me: Join the School of Human ConnectionHop on my free Wednesday live callFollow me on YouTube

    43 min

  7. 18 May

    #146 - How to Stay Kind Without Draining Yourself

    Figuring out how to stay kind, present, and connected, without over-extending ourselves or taking responsibility for other people’s emotional worlds can be a tall order. In this week's episode, we unpack what it looks like to respond to negativity, emotional overwhelm, and difficult dynamics in ways that are both compassionate and self-honoring. Conversations with Daisy and Ellie help us explore the difference between empathy and self-abandonment, how to set boundaries without controlling others, and how to invite more generative, mutual conversations. Listen to learn: •How to respond to draining or negative conversations without shutting people down •The difference between inviting connection and trying to change someone •Practical ways to honor your capacity while staying kind and relational Read more on the blog. For ongoing practice and deeper learning, I warmly invite you to become a member of The School of Human Connection.  Twice a month, I host live calls where members bring real relationship dilemmas. We slow things down and I'll help you see what's actually happening and how to respond with more integrity, strength and care. You will find a safe space for live discussions and a supportive community of like-minded, open-hearted humans. Stay updated on new episodes and resources by subscribing wherever you listen to podcasts or visiting yvetteerasmus.com. Here are more ways to connect with me: Join the School of Human ConnectionHop on my free Wednesday live callFollow me on YouTube

    30 min

  8. 11 May

    #145 - Trying to Be A Better Parent...But Still Sounding Critical?

    In this episode, I speak with a mother who wants to be a more loving, present, and supportive parent… but keeps noticing that what she intends as help is often experienced by her family as criticism. Together, we explore what happens when awareness arrives after the moment, and you can finally see the impact of how you’ve been showing up, but don’t yet know how to consistently do it differently. We talk about the heartbreak of hearing your child say, All I remember is you yelling. The tension between who you were and who you’re trying to become. And the messy, human process of repairing relationships while you’re still learning. This conversation moves beyond just be more empathic and into the deeper work of: •How to stay open when your past is still being brought into the present •Why “helping” often sounds like criticism to our kids •How to shift from controlling and correcting to connecting and coaching If you’ve ever thought, I’m trying so hard to do better; why does it still come out this way?, this episode is for you. Listen to learn: •Why awareness often comes after the moment, and why that’s not failure •How to repair with your child without collapsing into shame •The difference between guiding your child and trying to shape them If you’re wanting more support in shifting from correction and control to connection and attunement, I go much deeper into this work inside my Parenting Masterclass available in the School of Human Connection. Inside, we explore: •how to work with your own reactivity and judgment •how to build connection without losing structure or boundaries •and how to support your child’s development without trying to shape or fix who they are You don’t have to figure this out alone. Read more on the blog. For ongoing practice and deeper learning, I warmly invite you to become a member of The School of Human Connection.  Twice a month, I host live calls where members bring real relationship dilemmas. We slow things down and I'll help you see what's actually happening and how to respond with more integrity, strength and care. You will find a safe space for live discussions and a supportive community of like-minded, open-hearted humans. Stay updated on new episodes and resources by subscribing wherever you listen to podcasts or visiting yvetteerasmus.com. Here are more ways to connect with me: Join the School of Human ConnectionHop on my free Wednesday live callFollow me on YouTube

    38 min
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A weekly, soul-nourishing podcast offering psychologically grounded, heart-centered reflections on human relationships, inner healing, and compassion-based communication.   Focused on live mini-coaching moments to help callers shift from reactive, domination-based communication to collaborative, heart-centered connection.  Listen for new scripts for stuck situations, new ways of responding to old relationship dynamics and guidance on how to approach these situations with empathy, self-awareness, and effective communication strategies. Here, we emphasize understanding both one's own needs and the needs of others, creating safe spaces for vulnerable conversations, and finding ways to express ourselves authentically while respecting others' boundaries.

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  • Creator
    Yvette Erasmus
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    154
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Conversations from the Heart
  • Show Website
    Conversations from the Heart

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