{"id":10170,"date":"2024-10-29T01:00:37","date_gmt":"2024-10-29T05:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/?p=10170"},"modified":"2025-09-21T08:05:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-21T12:05:15","slug":"giving-a-voice-to-your-needs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2024\/10\/29\/giving-a-voice-to-your-needs\/","title":{"rendered":"30: Giving a Voice to Your Needs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uoaL33uX9xc?si=4RAetm8U_Rls-eam\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"player_container player-10170\" ><div class=\"spp_player_textabove\"><b>  <\/b><\/div><div id=\"sm2-10170\" class=\"sm2-10170 playercontent sm2-bar-ui compact flat full-width full-width-player\"><div class=\"bd sm2-main-controls\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-inline-element 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href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLiLbc86FzxuNJEtfbGkdnyb6w4P2X6beF\">YouTube<\/a><a class=\"spp-button-custom2\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:none !important;\" href=\"\"><\/a><a class=\"spp-button-custom3\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:none !important;\" href=\"\"><\/a><a class=\"spp-button-custom4\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:none !important;\" href=\"\"><\/a><a class=\"spp-button-custom5\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:none !important;\" href=\"\"><\/a><a class=\"spp-button-custom6\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:none !important;\" href=\"\"><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this episode, Elaine introduces good friend, spunky seniorpreneur, speaker, author of the award-winning book <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Return To Center,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and clinical therapist <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solutionsforresilience.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patricia Morgan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You\u2019ll hear some awesome insights on how using ordinary language is one of the most powerful tools in her toolbox as a therapist, and yours as a farmer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elaine and her guest examine how Patricia\u2019s discovery of Polyvagal Theory in 2020 led to a better understanding of what stress actually is, how it affects the nervous system, and how the simple use of intentional words can change everything. This episode provides listeners with some actionable tips and tools they can start using today, to stop catastrophizing and start <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">returning to center<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThere&#8217;s nothing wrong with giving up. [The problem is] when we get stuck there. There&#8217;s nothing wrong with getting angry or frustrated or wanting to defend yourself, but [don\u2019t let yourself] get stuck there. That&#8217;s a problem, and you may see this in your other family members. What we want is the capacity and the ability to <\/span><\/i><b><i>return to center<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; where we make meaningful connection with ourselves and others, where we can problem-solve, where we can love, and where we can meaningfully connect in conversation.\u201d\u00a0 <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Patricia Morgan<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mentioned During This Episode:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Books<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/Return-Center-Strategies-Depression-Disconnection\/dp\/0981381626#:~:text=my%20nervous%20system.-,Return%20to%20Center%20explores%20the%20complexity%20of%20Polyvagal%20Theory%20and,befriend%20the%20Vagus%20Nervous%20system.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Return To Center: Simple Strategies to Navigate Distress, Depression, and Disconnection<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; by Patricia Morgan<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/shop\/farmings-in-law-factor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>Farming\u2019s In-Law Factor<\/i> &#8211; by Elaine Froese &amp; Dr. Megan Mckenzie<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Concepts <\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Polyvagal_theory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polyvagal Theory (PV)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Suicidal_ideation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suicidal Ideation\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Somatic_nervous_system\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somatics<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>People<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/brenebrown.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brene Brown: American Academic and Podcaster<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theallendercenter.org\/about\/team\/dan-allender\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Allender: Counseling Psychology Ph.D. <\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Conference<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rockymountaincouplesretreat.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rocky Mountain Couples Retreat<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Organizations<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.domore.ag\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Do More Ag Foundation<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nfmha.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The National Farmer Mental Health Alliance\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/manitobafarmerwellness.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterhelp.com\/get-started\/?go=true&amp;utm_source=AdWords&amp;utm_medium=Search_PPC_c&amp;utm_term=better+help+com_e&amp;utm_content=128279753943&amp;network=g&amp;placement=&amp;target=&amp;matchtype=e&amp;utm_campaign=15228626130&amp;ad_type=text&amp;adposition=&amp;kwd_id=kwd-449593873827&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwveK4BhD4ARIsAKy6pMLKyTTN8GyRxesELtLIM1iMFPlPGI5IyXhAPxXFiriTMUVeAkDILrEaAqn0EALw_wcB&amp;not_found=1&amp;gor=start\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better Help<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Elaine Froese Resources &amp; Links<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/elainefroese.com\/speaking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SPEAKING &#8211; book Elaine for your next event<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/elainefroese.com\/coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COACHING &#8211; find your Farm Transition Coach<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/membership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MEMBERSHIP &#8211; become a Farm Family Harmony Member<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/elainefroese.com\/free-planning-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RESOURCES &#8211; download for FREE\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CONTACT &#8211; take the next steps in your transition<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>About Our Guest<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10171 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screen-Shot-2024-10-28-at-2.43.03-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"138\" height=\"163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screen-Shot-2024-10-28-at-2.43.03-PM.png 470w, https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screen-Shot-2024-10-28-at-2.43.03-PM-255x300.png 255w, https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screen-Shot-2024-10-28-at-2.43.03-PM-102x120.png 102w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 138px) 100vw, 138px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patricia Morgan is an award-winning author, speaker, clinical therapist, and Woman of Vision recipient. Her research and insights on resiliency have benefited many individuals and organizations such as Shell Canada Ltd, Husky Oil, City of Calgary, and Mastercard; provincial and federal governments; education and health associations; non-profit agencies; and communities such as Slave Lake, after the 2011 fires, and Okotoks after the 2013 flooding.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patricia grew up on a farm and practices in Calgary, Alberta. She&#8217;s been married for over 50 years and is known for her awesome ability to turn complex concepts into easily digestible teachings for the everyday farmer.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solutionsforresilience.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Website<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solutionsforresilience.com\/subscribe-to-receive-your-uplift\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Uplift Newsletter<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solutionsforresilience.com\/book-patricia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speaker Request Form<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solutionsforresilience.com\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shop<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SolutionsForResilience\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC6zM3qeXhdRqxy4-71G6C3g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YouTube<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Submit a Question<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Have a burning question you\u2019d like answered on the show by Elaine or one of her amazing coaches? Ask it\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/coachfroese.infusionsoft.app\/app\/form\/podcast-questions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Share Your Thoughts<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Did you enjoy this episode of the Farm Family Harmony Podcast? Keep the conversation going by sharing your experiences and perspectives in the comments below. Your involvement is what makes this community THRIVE! Have your say \u2013 we\u2019re all ears!<\/p>\n<p>Help us grow our community by rating the show or submitting a review on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0UCkbGF76mrbbP8UJdjP3e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spotify<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/farm-family-harmony-podcast\/id1659119952%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple<\/a>. Sharing an episode with your community, family, and friends, or commenting on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/farmfamilycoach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0is another great way to show your support!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Timestamps<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span>[0:00:00]<\/span> Introduction to Patricia Morgan and her award-winning book<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span>[0:00:46]<\/span> The motivation behind Patricia\u2019s book \u201cReturn To Center\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span>[0:01:43]<\/span> Polyvagal Theory &#8211; a new understanding of stress\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span>[0:02:33]<\/span> Using ordinary language vs complex medical terminology\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span>[0:04:08]<\/span> How Patricia helps people return to center\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span>[0:08:38]<\/span> Challenging triggering thoughts\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span>[0:09:50]<\/span> What is an \u201cEmotional Bank Account\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span>[0:12:53]<\/span> Catastrophizing and triggers\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span>[0:14:40]<\/span> Rocky Mountain Couples Retreat\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span>[0:15:40]<\/span> Jumping to conclusions and mind-reading\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span>[0:16:36]<\/span> How are you, really?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span>[0:17:28]<\/span> Emotional reasoning<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span>[0:18:12]<\/span> Expressing emotions is one the best positive conflict behaviors\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span>[0:19:46]<\/span> Judging, name calling, and labeling\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span>[0:20:22]<\/span> The danger of \u2018You Are\u2019 and \u2018I Am\u2019 statements<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span>[0:22:28]<\/span> The power of the word \u201cwow\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span>[0:23:20]<\/span> Hurt vs afraid\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span>[0:24:35]<\/span> The need to be right\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span>[0:26:15]<\/span> Self-compassion<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span>[0:27:48]<\/span> The three emotional states and the one you wants to work towards\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span>[0:30:00]<\/span> Accessing mental health services<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover how farm helpers can use simple language and Polyvagal Theory to manage stress, build resilience, and strengthen family connections. 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