23. Want Vs. Need

Do you tend to shut down and emotionally check out when things feel difficult? Or maybe you take over and try to control every outcome. In this episode, I explain why these two reactions are actually two sides of the same coin: attempts to avoid uncomfortable thoughts and feeling ...  Show more

Do you believe that if you stop criticizing yourself, your work will suffer? This week, I answer a Coaching Hotline question from a listener who worries that letting go of perfectionism will make her less motivated, less productive, or less successful. Tune in to hear why I belie ...  Show more

Our children rely on us for everything. Meeting our children's needs is our responsibility. This seems like an accurate statement. But upon close inspection, it is only partially correct. Let's see why… The younger children are, the more they rely on us. The older they are, howev ...  Show more

In this episode, I'll share 3 reasons why your partner may have a challenge meeting your needs in the relationship.Adult Children Of Emotionally Immature Parents - Lindsay C. GibsonJoin the waitlist for coaching:www.ambergrubenmann.com/coachingFollow me on Instagram: https://www. ...  Show more

An extra hard day of parenting can test your relationship in many ways, especially in terms of having your needs met. Getting your needs met isn’t just about asking for them. Your partner should move toward you as well, especially if you have difficulty expressing your needs. Nee ...  Show more

Do you feel like everything you do is to make your parents happy? We talk about the way we deal with pressure from our parents and the expectations they have for us. We also mention the way our parents are only together because of us and not out of love. The end of this episode g ...  Show more