EP #1366: How to Understand the Difference Between Healthy Needs vs. Unhealthy Needs in Order to Build Strong Relationships

Trauma-Informed Self Care (Formerly "Health Power.")

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Summary
In this conversation, Lisa Davis and Steve Farrell discuss the importance of distinguishing healthy needs from unhealthy needs in relationships. They emphasize the significance of developing a healthy relationship with oneself and understanding that our partner cannot fulfill all of our needs. They also explore the role of trauma in relationships and the importance of healing and alchemy. Steve shares his daily spiritual practices and the importance of spiritual literacy. They discuss the work of Humanities Team, a nonprofit organization supporting people on their conscious journey, and their streaming platform for consciousness raising.
Keywordshealthy needs, unhealthy needs, relationships, self-love, trauma, healing, alchemy, spiritual practice, spiritual literacy, consciousness raising, Humanities Team, streaming platform
Takeaways

• Distinguish between healthy needs and unhealthy needs in relationships and understand that our partner cannot fulfill all of our needs.
• Develop a healthy relationship with oneself and prioritize self-love and self-care.
• Healing and alchemy are essential for addressing trauma and moving towards a healthier relationship.
• Engage in daily spiritual practices and cultivate spiritual literacy to deepen the connection with oneself and the divine.
• Humanities Team is a nonprofit organization supporting people on their conscious journey and offers a streaming platform for consciousness raising.

Sound Bites

• "We so often look to our partner to fulfill our needs, but there's a lot we can only do for ourselves."
• "The most important relationship is with ourselves, and it's critical to deeply love ourselves."
• "Take the time to remove the shield we put over our heads and recognize our inseparability from the universe."

Chapters00:00Introduction and Overview
05:08Healing and Alchemy in Relationships
13:35Leading by Example in Meeting Our Own Needs
27:44Upcoming Topic: Rewriting Your Story About Others