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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We care about our partners. We also judge them!</p><p>Matt and Sunaina share what it means to accept your partner for who they are, and how they’ve learned to move past their judgments to find acceptance, gratitude, and even love for the qualities that they sometimes struggle to face.</p><p><a href="https://growmorejoy.com/resources" target="_blank">Find the feelings and needs list we talk about here.</a></p><p><a href="https://the-happy-wanderers.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-accept-your-partner/transcript" target="_blank">Read the transcript.</a></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/dKgfrsR-Fas" target="_blank">Watch on YouTube!</a></p><p>Sign up for Matt and Sunaina’s <a target="_blank">mailing list </a>for new episodes and 5 word-for-word scripts to instantly defuse any fight.</p><p>Schedule <a href="https://growmorejoy.com/coaching-call" target="_blank">a relationship coaching call</a> or <a href="https://growmorejoy.com/discovery-call" target="_blank">free discovery call</a> with Matt.</p><p>Visit <a href="https://growmorejoy.com" target="_blank">GrowMoreJoy.com</a> for more helpful resources.</p><p>Thank you and happy journeys!</p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Strong emotions like anxiety, anger, and sadness can sometimes derail us. In this episode, the Happy Wanderers interview Shawn Elliot Russell, who developed crippling anxiety that almost forced him to abandon his dream to create and perform positive hip-hop. He shares a process he developed through years of exploration and experimentation that enabled him to escape his anxiety, which can be used to weather other emotional storms like sadness and embarrassment.</p><p>For more on Shawn Elliot Russell, you can read his picture book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Be-Still-Little-Tree/dp/0997269006/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=be+still+little+tree&qid=1568005785&s=gateway&sr=8-1">Be Still, Little Tree, Be Still</a>, or listen to him perform it on his <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmTDT1mR62U">YouTube Channel</a>. You can connect with Shawn on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/shawnelliotmusic">Facebook</a> or through his <a href="https://www.bestilltree.com/">website</a>. You can also look out for his TEDxMcAllen talk in November 2019!</p><p>Sign up for our <a href="https://growmorejoy.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=bfc649d9359514111542873f0&id=7fae664892">mailing list</a> for new episodes and visit <a href="https://growmorejoy.com/">GrowMoreJoy.com</a> for more helpful resources.</p><p>Thank you and happy journeys!</p>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Strong emotions like anxiety, anger, and sadness can sometimes derail us. In this episode, the Happy Wanderers interview Shawn Elliot Russell, who developed crippling anxiety that almost forced him to abandon his dream to create and perform positive hip-hop. He shares a process he developed through years of exploration and experimentation that enabled him to escape his anxiety, which can be used to weather other emotional storms like sadness and embarrassment.</p><p>For more on Shawn Elliot Russell, you can read his picture book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Be-Still-Little-Tree/dp/0997269006/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=be+still+little+tree&qid=1568005785&s=gateway&sr=8-1">Be Still, Little Tree, Be Still</a>, or listen to him perform it on his <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmTDT1mR62U">YouTube Channel</a>. You can connect with Shawn on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/shawnelliotmusic">Facebook</a> or through his <a href="https://www.bestilltree.com/">website</a>. You can also look out for his TEDxMcAllen talk in November 2019!</p><p>Sign up for our <a href="https://growmorejoy.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=bfc649d9359514111542873f0&id=7fae664892">mailing list</a> for new episodes and visit <a href="https://growmorejoy.com/">GrowMoreJoy.com</a> for more helpful resources.</p><p>Thank you and happy journeys!</p>
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Today, Shawn is living his dream, touring as a hip-hop artist, author, and public speaker (he will be speaking at TEDxMcAllen in Nov 2019!). His picture book, “Be Still, Little Tree, Be Still,&quot; is about dealing with difficult emotions by planting your roots and letting the storm pass.</itunes:summary>
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Today, Shawn is living his dream, touring as a hip-hop artist, author, and public speaker (he will be speaking at TEDxMcAllen in Nov 2019!). His picture book, “Be Still, Little Tree, Be Still,&quot; is about dealing with difficult emotions by planting your roots and letting the storm pass.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>We've all had moments where we look at a loved one and think, "WTF?" It could be something they said or did that makes us feel confused, angry, or hurt, and often disconnected.</p><p>In episode 7 of The Happy Wanderers Podcast, Matt and Sunaina share a powerful way to reconnect: by understanding the needs the other person is trying to meet in that moment. Matt and Sunaina share examples of their prior conflicts (juicy!) and how needs can be found underneath (apparently!) bizarre behavior.</p><p><a href="https://thehappywanderersclub.com/feelingsandneeds/">This needs sheet</a> can help you explore what needs you think another person is trying to meet by behaving in a way that confuses you. It really is a cheat sheet to life and relationships!</p><p>Sign up for our <a href="https://growmorejoy.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=bfc649d9359514111542873f0&id=7fae664892">mailing list</a> for new episodes and visit <a href="https://growmorejoy.com/">GrowMoreJoy.com</a> for more helpful resources.</p><p>Thank you and happy journeys!</p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2019 06:35:39 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We've all had moments where we look at a loved one and think, "WTF?" It could be something they said or did that makes us feel confused, angry, or hurt, and often disconnected.</p><p>In episode 7 of The Happy Wanderers Podcast, Matt and Sunaina share a powerful way to reconnect: by understanding the needs the other person is trying to meet in that moment. Matt and Sunaina share examples of their prior conflicts (juicy!) and how needs can be found underneath (apparently!) bizarre behavior.</p><p><a href="https://thehappywanderersclub.com/feelingsandneeds/">This needs sheet</a> can help you explore what needs you think another person is trying to meet by behaving in a way that confuses you. It really is a cheat sheet to life and relationships!</p><p>Sign up for our <a href="https://growmorejoy.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=bfc649d9359514111542873f0&id=7fae664892">mailing list</a> for new episodes and visit <a href="https://growmorejoy.com/">GrowMoreJoy.com</a> for more helpful resources.</p><p>Thank you and happy journeys!</p>
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In episode 7 of The Happy Wanderers Podcast, Matt and Sunaina share a powerful way to reconnect: by understanding the needs the other person is trying to meet in that moment. Matt and Sunaina share examples of their prior conflicts (juicy!) and how needs can be found underneath (apparently!) bizarre behavior. In an upcoming episode, they&apos;ll demonstrate how to use dialogue and empathy to uncover underlying needs and reconnect even in the midst of a &quot;relationship WTF.&quot;</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>We&apos;ve all had moments where we look at a loved one and think, &quot;WTF?&quot; It could be something they said or did that makes us feel confused, angry, or hurt, and often disconnected.

In episode 7 of The Happy Wanderers Podcast, Matt and Sunaina share a powerful way to reconnect: by understanding the needs the other person is trying to meet in that moment. Matt and Sunaina share examples of their prior conflicts (juicy!) and how needs can be found underneath (apparently!) bizarre behavior. In an upcoming episode, they&apos;ll demonstrate how to use dialogue and empathy to uncover underlying needs and reconnect even in the midst of a &quot;relationship WTF.&quot;</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Every day we tell ourselves that we "have to" or "should" do certain things, and this thinking can take the joy out of our daily lives. In this episode, Matt and Sunaina chat with Clara Moisello from the New York Center for Nonviolent Communication about how we can view our responsibilities through a more beautiful lens, by seeing how everything we do is to meet an underlying need.</p><p><strong>Clara Moisello</strong> is a facilitator at the New York Center for Nonviolent Communication and teaches yoga in Brooklyn. She moved to New York City from Italy in 2009 to work as a neuroscientist before leaving the field to be where she is today. Clara is available for coaching and workshops on Nonviolent Communication and can be contacted at <a href="https://www.claramoisello.com/">ClaraMoisello.com</a>.</p><p><strong>The Compassion Course</strong> recommended by Clara provides the “how to” of creating more connection, understanding, and compassion in our daily lives – a way to create a world we will be happy to leave our children’s children. Learn more about this wonderful online course at <a href="https://www.compassioncourse.org/">CompassionCourse.org</a>.</p><p>Sign up for our <a href="https://growmorejoy.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=bfc649d9359514111542873f0&id=7fae664892">mailing list</a> for new episodes and visit <a href="https://growmorejoy.com/">GrowMoreJoy.com</a> for more helpful resources.</p><p>Thank you and happy journeys!</p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 24 Mar 2019 06:21:04 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>matt@growmorejoy.com (Matt and Sunaina)</author>
      <link>https://thehappywanderersclub.com/2019/03/24/episode-6-finding-joy-in-chores/</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Every day we tell ourselves that we "have to" or "should" do certain things, and this thinking can take the joy out of our daily lives. In this episode, Matt and Sunaina chat with Clara Moisello from the New York Center for Nonviolent Communication about how we can view our responsibilities through a more beautiful lens, by seeing how everything we do is to meet an underlying need.</p><p><strong>Clara Moisello</strong> is a facilitator at the New York Center for Nonviolent Communication and teaches yoga in Brooklyn. She moved to New York City from Italy in 2009 to work as a neuroscientist before leaving the field to be where she is today. Clara is available for coaching and workshops on Nonviolent Communication and can be contacted at <a href="https://www.claramoisello.com/">ClaraMoisello.com</a>.</p><p><strong>The Compassion Course</strong> recommended by Clara provides the “how to” of creating more connection, understanding, and compassion in our daily lives – a way to create a world we will be happy to leave our children’s children. Learn more about this wonderful online course at <a href="https://www.compassioncourse.org/">CompassionCourse.org</a>.</p><p>Sign up for our <a href="https://growmorejoy.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=bfc649d9359514111542873f0&id=7fae664892">mailing list</a> for new episodes and visit <a href="https://growmorejoy.com/">GrowMoreJoy.com</a> for more helpful resources.</p><p>Thank you and happy journeys!</p>
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      <itunes:title>Finding Joy in Chores (And Other Things We &quot;Have&quot; To Do)</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>Every day we tell ourselves that we &quot;have to&quot; or &quot;should&quot; do certain things, and this thinking can take the joy out of our daily lives. In this episode, Matt and Sunaina chat with Clara Moisello from the New York Center for Nonviolent Communication about how we can view our responsibilities through a more beautiful lens, by seeing how everything we do is to meet an underlying need.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Every day we tell ourselves that we &quot;have to&quot; or &quot;should&quot; do certain things, and this thinking can take the joy out of our daily lives. In this episode, Matt and Sunaina chat with Clara Moisello from the New York Center for Nonviolent Communication about how we can view our responsibilities through a more beautiful lens, by seeing how everything we do is to meet an underlying need.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>What does it mean when we say, "I love you"? Matt and Sunaina share how these words can be an expression of appreciation for needs being deeply met by another person, and how relationships are only one beautiful way among many to meet our needs.</p><p><strong>Needs Inventory</strong></p><p>As Sunaina mentions in this episode, you can take a “needs inventory” of your life! Print out the above needs list and rate from 1 to 10 (a) how important each need is for you, and (b) how met each need is for you at this point in your life.</p><p>Understanding yourself can empower you to find creative ways to enhance your well-being! If you like these tools, the <a href="http://www.nycnvc.org/">Compassion Course</a> (run by the folks who trained Sunaina in this work) may be a great resource to learn more.</p><p>Sign up for our <a href="https://growmorejoy.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=bfc649d9359514111542873f0&id=7fae664892">mailing list</a> for new episodes and visit <a href="https://growmorejoy.com/">GrowMoreJoy.com</a> for more helpful resources.</p><p>Thank you and happy journeys!</p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2019 07:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>matt@growmorejoy.com (Matt and Sunaina)</author>
      <link>https://growmorejoy.com/happy-wanderers-podcast</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What does it mean when we say, "I love you"? Matt and Sunaina share how these words can be an expression of appreciation for needs being deeply met by another person, and how relationships are only one beautiful way among many to meet our needs.</p><p><strong>Needs Inventory</strong></p><p>As Sunaina mentions in this episode, you can take a “needs inventory” of your life! Print out the above needs list and rate from 1 to 10 (a) how important each need is for you, and (b) how met each need is for you at this point in your life.</p><p>Understanding yourself can empower you to find creative ways to enhance your well-being! If you like these tools, the <a href="http://www.nycnvc.org/">Compassion Course</a> (run by the folks who trained Sunaina in this work) may be a great resource to learn more.</p><p>Sign up for our <a href="https://growmorejoy.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=bfc649d9359514111542873f0&id=7fae664892">mailing list</a> for new episodes and visit <a href="https://growmorejoy.com/">GrowMoreJoy.com</a> for more helpful resources.</p><p>Thank you and happy journeys!</p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Matt and Sunaina talk about how to set intentions, instead of resolutions, that can lead to growth and joy. What are your intentions for the week, month, or year? </p><p>Sign up for our <a href="https://growmorejoy.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=bfc649d9359514111542873f0&id=7fae664892">mailing list</a> for new episodes and visit <a href="https://growmorejoy.com/" target="_blank">GrowMoreJoy.com</a> for more helpful resources.</p><p>Thank you and happy journeys!</p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Jan 2019 05:34:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>matt@growmorejoy.com (Matt and Sunaina)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Matt and Sunaina talk about how to set intentions, instead of resolutions, that can lead to growth and joy. What are your intentions for the week, month, or year? </p><p>Sign up for our <a href="https://growmorejoy.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=bfc649d9359514111542873f0&id=7fae664892">mailing list</a> for new episodes and visit <a href="https://growmorejoy.com/" target="_blank">GrowMoreJoy.com</a> for more helpful resources.</p><p>Thank you and happy journeys!</p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Matt and Sunaina talk about how to fight! Arguments can be painful, but if we use empathy and deep listening (even when it's f*@!ing hard), then arguments could even strengthen our relationships.</p><p>Sign up for our <a href="https://growmorejoy.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=bfc649d9359514111542873f0&id=7fae664892">mailing list</a> for new episodes and visit <a href="https://growmorejoy.com/" target="_blank">GrowMoreJoy.com</a> for more helpful resources.</p><p>Thank you and happy journeys!</p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 13 Jan 2019 08:16:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>matt@growmorejoy.com (Matt and Sunaina)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Matt and Sunaina talk about how to fight! Arguments can be painful, but if we use empathy and deep listening (even when it's f*@!ing hard), then arguments could even strengthen our relationships.</p><p>Sign up for our <a href="https://growmorejoy.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=bfc649d9359514111542873f0&id=7fae664892">mailing list</a> for new episodes and visit <a href="https://growmorejoy.com/" target="_blank">GrowMoreJoy.com</a> for more helpful resources.</p><p>Thank you and happy journeys!</p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Matt and Sunaina discuss the super power of self-empathy and its ability to find joy, especially in moments of self-judgment. </p><p>Sign up for our <a href="https://growmorejoy.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=bfc649d9359514111542873f0&id=7fae664892">mailing list</a> for new episodes and visit <a href="https://growmorejoy.com/" target="_blank">GrowMoreJoy.com</a> for more helpful resources.</p><p>Thank you and happy journeys!</p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 23 Dec 2018 04:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Matt and Sunaina discuss the super power of self-empathy and its ability to find joy, especially in moments of self-judgment. </p><p>Sign up for our <a href="https://growmorejoy.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=bfc649d9359514111542873f0&id=7fae664892">mailing list</a> for new episodes and visit <a href="https://growmorejoy.com/" target="_blank">GrowMoreJoy.com</a> for more helpful resources.</p><p>Thank you and happy journeys!</p>
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