Conversations from the Heart

Yvette Erasmus

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. 6d ago

    #164 - When the People You Love Can’t Meet You Where You Are

    What happens when you’re going through something difficult—and the people you love don’t quite show up in the way you need? In this episode, I speak with Leah, who's navigating the emotional and relational challenges of living with an ongoing, undiagnosed illness. As she moves through uncertainty, she finds herself repeatedly explaining her experience, longing to be understood, and feeling the painful gap between what she needs and what the others in her life are able to offer. Together, we explore what it means to ask for support, why people sometimes struggle to meet us in hard moments, and how to navigate the grief that comes when they can’t. We move beyond communication strategies into something deeper: the tension between trying to change others and learning to accept them as they are. Read more on the blog. Want more direct access to me? I warmly invite you to become a member of The School of Human Connection.  Join regular live calls where students in the school 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

  2. Aug 31

    #161 - How to Love Your Children Through Uncertainty

    When life takes an unexpected turn, how do we stay connected to the people we love without overwhelming them? Today's episode asks exactly that.  Liza, mother of 3 navigating a serious health diagnosis, wrestles with how to talk to her adult children about what’s happening and she finds herself holding a complex tension: How do I let them in, without making them responsible for me? We explore what it means to share difficult truths with care, to honor each person’s emotional capacity, and to stay in relationship without over-functioning or shutting down. This episode also touches something deeper: the quiet weight of self-blame. The belief that we should have done better, taken better care, or prevented what’s now unfolding. We counter that idea with the possibility of meeting ourselves with compassion instead of judgment. This is a conversation about love in its most honest form: messy, tender, and real. Read more on the blog. Want more direct access to me? I warmly invite you to become a member of The School of Human Connection.  Join regular live calls where students in the school 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

  3. Aug 17

    #159 - When Connection Strategies Backfire

    In this episode, we dive into those moments when we’re upset and reach for connection, but instead of closeness, we get distance, defensiveness, or overwhelm. And somehow, trying harder only makes it worse. We explore what’s really happening in those moments, and why our attempts at connection don’t always land the way we hope. This isn’t about doing it “right.” It’s about understanding the deeper patterns at play, and how to stay grounded when connection doesn’t happen the way we hoped. We’ll look at what it means to grow our capacity to stay with ourselves, even when others can’t meet us in that moment. Because real change doesn’t come from perfect communication. It comes from learning how to relate to ourselves and others with more awareness, steadiness, and care. Read more on the blog. Want more direct access to me? I warmly invite you to become a member of The School of Human Connection.  Join regular live calls where students in the school 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

  4. Aug 10

    #158 - The Trap of Being a "Good" Partner

    What if trying to be a “good partner” is actually hurting your relationship? In this episode, we explore a powerful and often invisible dynamic: how self-sacrifice, overgiving, and emotional suppression can quietly erode connection. When one partner takes on the role of “giver,” it can create a cycle of resentment, emotional overwhelm, and disconnection, despite the best intentions. In this episode's coaching conversation, we unpack: Why overgiving creates pressure, not connectionThe hidden cost of self-sacrifice in relationshipsHow to stay present with emotions without trying to fix or manage themThe difference between needs and strategies (and why it matters)What it actually looks like to stay connected to yourself in a relationshipThis episode is for anyone who feels like they’re “doing everything right" and still feels unseen or unmet. Read more on the blog. Want more direct access to me? I warmly invite you to become a member of The School of Human Connection.  Join regular live calls where students in the school 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

  5. Aug 3

    #157 - Can I Trust Myself When I Feel This Much?

    There are moments in life when our inner world gets so loud that we stop trusting ourselves. We feel everything (love, grief, longing, confusion) and instead of clarity, we find ourselves pulled in different directions. It's difficult to tell if our feelings are guiding us or misleading us. In this episode, I talk with Kate, who is navigating the end of a relational “pause” with someone she still deeply cares about. As the moment of decision approaches, she finds herself overwhelmed by conflicting emotions and unsure how to access her own discernment. What unfolds is a powerful exploration of: Why clarity becomes so difficult when emotions are intenseThe tension between wanting repair and wanting to move forward in relationshipsHow emotional flooding is often a sign of healing, not dysfunctionWhy learning to relate to your feelings is more important than trying to control or interpret themWe learn we don’t need to trust every feeling, but we can learn to trust our capacity to stay with ourselves inside our feelings. Read more on the blog.   Want more direct access to me? I warmly invite you to become a member of The School of Human Connection.  Join regular live calls where students in the school 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

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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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