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140. The Secret Benefits of Expressing Needs & The Cost of Keeping Quiet
Navigating through life's challenges is one thing, but thriving and finding deep fulfillment is an entirely different journey—one that hinges significantly on our ability to communicate our needs clearly. Alejandra...
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139. Communicating Your Needs Will Enliven Your Life and Relationships
Do you truly understand your needs and are you communicating them clearly? In this episode of the Language Alchemy Podcast, and as the second part of the Communicating Needs Skillfully series, host Alejandra Siroka...
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138. Why Women Struggle to Communicate Their Needs Clearly and Directly
Why do so many women find it challenging to clearly articulate their needs? This episode of the Language Alchemy Podcast, hosted by Alejandra Siroka, tackles this question head-on, right in time for International...
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137. Saying Sorry Is Not Enough: How To Have A Repair Conversation
It is human to make mistakes, to hurt, offend, disappoint, or negatively impact another precious human being. And so it is a valuable skill to learn how to apologize in an authentic, mature, and responsible way.
In...
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136. Apologize Like an Adult
Do your apologies sound like a monologue? If you find yourself stuck in the cycle of the "typical apology," chances are your apologies aren’t creating a dialogue, repairing damaged connections or getting the results...
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135. 6 Love-Boosting Communication Hacks
Are you ready to deepen your connections and infuse your most important relationships with love and meaning?
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In this episode, host Alejandra Siroka unveils six things that you can include in your communication if...
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134. Navigate Sensitive Conversations With These 5 Questions
Are you gearing up for a crucial conversation and hoping to avoid the usual pitfalls of frustration and misunderstanding? In this episode, Alejandra introduces a powerful framework rooted in Buddhist wisdom called...
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133. Self-Sabotaging Communication Habits
Creating distance when we yearn for closeness can be heartbreaking, especially when our own communication habits may be the root cause of this outcome. In this episode of the Language Alchemy Podcast, host Alejandra...
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132. You Probably Aren’t The Communicator You Think You Are
How well do you believe you communicate? In this episode of the Language Alchemy Podcast, host Alejandra Siroka brings to light a compelling aspect of human nature: the tendency to overestimate our communication...
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131. Notice How Others Respond To Your Communication: Valuable Feedback
Your communication has a profound influence on the quality of your relationships. In this insightful episode of the Language Alchemy Podcast, host Alejandra Siroka brings to light the crucial need for awareness in how...
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130. Why We Resist Change and What to Do About It
Why does embracing change often feel so daunting? As we set new goals and strive to break old habits in the new year, Alejandra Siroka sheds light on the intricate nature of change and the subtle resistance that...
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129. Behind the Scenes: Cathy’s Transformation
How can changing the way we communicate transform our lives? In this episode of the Language Alchemy Podcast, host Alejandra Siroka explores this question with Cathy Simon, a renowned architect and author. Cathy...
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