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The Better Relationships PodcastAuthor: Dr Dar Hawks
Healing Relationships From the Inside Out is the podcast for compassionate, heart-centered women who give deeply in their relationships yet dont always feel seen, heard, or supported. Formerly known as The Better Relationships Podcast, this space is where clarity replaces confusion, harmony replaces overwhelm, and your needs finally get a voice.If youve ever wondered, Why do I give so much and still feel misunderstood? youre in the right place. Start Here: Discover Your Dominant Relationship NeedBefore you dive in, take the free Relationship Needs Quiz to uncover what drives your patterns, why communication breaks down, what helps you feel safe and connected, and your top Relationship Need.Take the quiz https://needs.drdarhawks.com Youll also receive Dr. Dars Relationship Communication video series to help you understand your needs with compassion and clarity. Meet Your Host: Dr. Dar HawksDr. Dar Hawks is a Relationship & Communication Healer with over two decades of experience guiding women and couples back into connection, truth, and ease. Her approach is gentle, practical, and refreshingly accessible no applications, no income disclosures, no high-pressure packages.Just real support. Clear guidance. And care that meets you where you are.Her mission: to help you understand you first, so every relationship in your life can shift from strain to harmony. Who Is This Podcast For?This show is for women who are:Struggling to communicate without conflict or shutdownFeeling unseen, unheard, or emotionally aloneLonging for deeper intimacy, trust, and mutualityTired of repeating painful relationship patternsHoping to improve their partnership maybe even save itWorking to strengthen relationships with partners, family, friends, or themselvesIf you give more than you receive, or carry the emotional load in your relationships, this podcast was created with you in mind. What Youll Learn in Each EpisodeEach episode blends compassionate storytelling, neuroscience-informed ins Language: en Genres: Education, Relationships, Self-Improvement, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Ep71 Why Communication Fails When Your Relationship Needs Feel Threatened
Episode 71
Wednesday, 31 December, 2025
I would love to hear from you. What did you think about this episode? Do you have any questions?You can communicate calmly, clearly, and thoughtfully — and still feel unheard, misunderstood, or stuck.In this episode, Dr. Dar Hawks explains why communication breaks down in relationships when core relationship needs feel threatened, and why talking more often makes things worse instead of better.You’ll learn:Why communication works for logistics but fails when something emotional is at stakeHow unmet needs — not poor communication skills — drive conflictThe five core (sovereign) relationship needs and how each one disrupts communication differentlyWhy you keep repeating yourself even when you’re being clearWhat actually helps communication soften and shiftThis episode goes deeper than communication tips and offers a framework to finally understand what’s really happening underneath the words.✨ Take the Relationship Needs Quiz Discover which needs are most active for you and why communication keeps breaking down: 👉 https://drdarhawks.com/relationship-needs-quiz✨ Explore the Better Relationships Communication Toolkit Learn how to communicate from clarity, safety, and self-trust — not exhaustion: 👉 https://toolkit.drdarhawks.com🧾 Episode Show Notes (Short + Skimmable)Why communication breaks down when something important is at stakeHow unmet relationship needs shape conversationsThe 5 Sovereign Relationship Needs explainedWhy repeating yourself is a sign of unmet needs, not poor communicationHow clarity changes communication naturally👉 Take the Relationship Needs Quiz: https://drdarhawks.com/relationship-needs-quiz👉 Better Relationships Communication Toolkit: https://toolkit.drdarhawks.com Support the showYour relationship shifts the moment you feel supported. Understand what you need → https://needs.drdarhawks.com Get tools to feel seen & heard → https://toolkit.drdarhawks.com Explore sessions with Dr. Dar → https://drdarhawks.com/work-with-me New episodes roughly every other week — you’re not alone on this journey. Also, leave a comment, ask me a question, and let me know if you resonated with an episode or not in the fan mail area.
