Have you ever had a conversation with a friend where you just wanted to tell your story?

To let it all out, to vent, to kavetch, to be heard, only to have your Amiga launch into advice giving to

to start telling you what you should do.

Have you ever found yourself being the shoulder?

Telling your pal how to deal with her situation only to have her face fall or to have her say,

gosh, I just wanted to share.

Today we're talking about the concept of emotional consent,

a way to show up with greater love, care, and gentleness for the people in our lives by checking in before we dive in.

This way of being in conversation has been so beautiful in my life and has helped me to show up for the people I love in a

more aligned way, one that recognizes and honors their autonomy and sovereignty and thus my

own. Interested in learning a simple tool for improving conversation and connection?

Keep listening, my loves.

It's another good one.

You're listening to Feminist Well wellness, the only podcast that combines functional medicine, life coaching, and feminism to teach smart women how to reclaim their power and restore their health.

Here's your host, nurse practitioner, functional medicine expert,

herbalist and life coach, Victoria Albina.

Hello, hello, my love.

I hope this episode finds you doing so well.

I recently had the honor, delight and privilege of spending a long weekend with my dearest friends in upstate New York for my birthday.

Shocker alert, I'm Leo.

I know it's always surprising, particularly if you follow me on Instagram and see just how much I throw my hair around.

And as a Leo I am all about that birthday love and sharing it with the people who matter to me.

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