Best Connectionsbetweenthoughtsandhealth Podcasts (2024)

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Mega-Super-Awesome Birthday Giveaway! 2:09

1h ago2:09

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My tender ravioli! It’s my birthday!! We are celebrating Leo Season on the Feminist Wellness Podcast and we’re doing a giveaway to mark the occasion! Help other folks find this free resource by leaving a rating and review! In turn—and because Leo's love giving gifts—I would like to thank you for taking the time! All you have to do to receive your f…

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Ep #285: How to Overcome the Habit of Catastrophizing 23:36

20m ago23:36

23:36

#285: Does life feel like a series of urgent problems that must be solved immediately? When stress, chaos, worry, and drama are your norm, it feels cozy to stay in this place. But the truth is staying in this belief only creates more stress and drama in your life. Tune in this week to learn why you might be in the habit of creating problems in your…

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Ep #284: The Relationship Between Conflict Avoidance and Emotional Outsourcing 32:58

3h ago32:58

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#284: When we say we hate and avoid conflict, what we really mean is that we fear direct and honest conversations. If having what could be a loving disagreement feels like a pit of despair in your body, you’re not alone, and I’m sharing my favorite remedies with you this week. Discover how emotional outsourcing habits can make conflict aversion wor…

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Ep #283: A Protocol for Becoming Securely Attached with Thais Gibson 47:20

1h ago47:20

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#283: Does becoming someone with a secure attachment style seem like a pipe dream? What if I told you that it’s totally feasible? This week, I’m joined by a leading expert in attachment theory, Thais Gibson, who is sharing the five major components that will help you recondition your attachment style. Learn where our attachment style comes from, ho…

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Ep #282: Stepping Out of the Rescuer Role 35:34

2d ago35:34

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#282: The rescuer mentality is a fascinating byproduct of codependency. It’s a habit many of us learned in childhood. For some of us, rescuing was a smart way to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe, but the truly loving choice in our relationships is to foster an interdependent way of living. Tune in this week to learn why we fall into the rescu…

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Ep #281: Interdependence with Billey Albina 36:14

10d ago36:14

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#281: The bedrock of interdependence is mutuality and reciprocity, which, when put together, allow us to be our fullest selves. Practicing interdependence with my wife, Billey, has been one of the greatest learning experiences of my life, so who better to discuss it with this week than her? Join Billey and me as we explore the differences between c…

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Ep #280: Can Somatic Practices Help If I Don’t Have Trauma? 26:03

1M ago26:03

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#280: It’s easy to talk about somatics solely within the context of stress, distress, and trauma, but the applications of this practice extend far beyond trauma. In fact, healing trauma wasn't my goal at all when I started doing somatics work! In this episode, I'm showing you how this somatics can help you, even if you haven’t identified some big b…

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Ep #279: The Somatic Studio: Coming Home to Yourself with Kyra Sutherland 38:42

1M ago38:42

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#279: For the longest time, I thought I was the only one rolling around in my emotional outsourcing, completely disconnected from my body. The truth is we often disconnect from our bodies as a way to get through life, and I designed The Somatic Studio to show folks how to use body-based practices to establish stronger connections to their magical s…

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Ep #278: Embodiment (Part 3) 23:12

2M ago23:12

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#278: Losing touch with the ability to tune into and trust your bodily signals, especially in the context of emotional outsourcing, is super common. In parts one and two of this mini-series, we’ve defined embodiment and some reasons for struggling to cultivate it. This week, as always, it’s time for the remedies. By engaging in practices that nurtu…

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Ep #277: Embodiment (Part 2) 29:35

2M ago29:35

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#277: We can have different levels of embodiment and self-attunement at different times and in different settings, but how do you know when you are disembodied? In this episode, I share some subtle signs that you may not be as embodied as you could be, and what can happen when you truly start paying attention to your body. Discover some reasons you…

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Ep #276: Embodiment (Part 1) 22:19

2M ago22:19

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#276: I love talking about embodiment because it’s truly the most life-changing thing in my practice. It's a multifaceted concept that integrates psychological, physiological, and social dimensions that shape the way we inhabit and experience our bodies. It behooves us to recognize and understand what it means to be embodied, and we’re starting tod…

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Ep #275: Embracing Safety 28:03

3M ago28:03

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#275: Emotional outsourcing develops as a survival skill in response to a felt or experienced lack of belonging and safety during our developmental years. If you have a cellular understanding of the world as a dangerous place, you might experience intense moments of stress, distress, and trauma. The antidote? Cultivating a sense of safety from with…

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Ep #274: The Cost of Being Defensive 39:27

3M ago39:27

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#274: Defensiveness is a protective mechanism embedded in our evolutionary history that we can be grateful for, but it can also be painful to you and those you’re in relationship with. What can you do to step out of this deeply ingrained habit? Tune in this week to learn where defensiveness stems from and how to cultivate patience and compassion to…

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Ep #273: The Regret Trap: Why You Dwell on the Past and How to Stop 36:30

3M ago36:30

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#273: How often do you find yourself mired in stories filled with past regrets? Thinking about "what could have been" may feel constructive, but on the podcast this week, I'm exploring why these thought patterns don't serve you the way you think they do. Tune in this week to learn why regret doesn’t change a darn thing, and how living in regret is …

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Ep #272: Misguided Compassion 30:04

3M ago30:04

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#272: If you find yourself exhausted from overextending yourself, stuck in relationships that feel one-sided, or even helping others in an attempt to ease your own discomfort, it might be time to rethink how you express compassion. This week, I'm offering a new lens through which to examine your actions, which I like to call "misguided compassion."…

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Ep #271: Befriending Rest 30:47

3M ago30:47

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#271: If you relate to my definition of emotional outsourcing tendencies, the thought of giving yourself true rest likely hasn’t crossed your mind in a hot minute. But have you ever wondered what it would be like to just call it and decide you’re not going to push through when your internal world is screaming for a break? Tune in this week to hear …

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Ep #270: Interdependence: The Healthy Power of Needing Each Other 27:02

4M ago27:02

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#270: In a world where codependence and independence are posited as the only two options for how we can show up, you’re not alone if you feel a sense of tension in either way of being. Interdependence offers a healthy middle ground to these extremes, but what does interdependence actually look like, and how do we practice it? Tune in to this episod…

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Ep #269: Support Your Nervous System During Worrying Times 31:34

4M ago31:34

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#269: There are a lot of things in the world right now that we could tell worried stories around, and our nervous systems jump to worry because they’re here to protect us. But the truth is, worry never accomplishes anything. Taking action, on the other hand, does. If you want to get out of the habit of worrying and release your nervous system from …

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Ep #268: When Thought Work Becomes Self-Criticism: How to Escape the Spiral 39:18

4M ago39:18

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#268: If you’ve been doing thought work for a while and have noticed yourself ruminating, or your thoughts moving into the land of self-criticism, you’re not alone. I've been there and so have many of my clients. Today, I want to offer a gentle reminder about the power of reconnecting to our physical bodies in our self development work. In this epi…

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Ep #267: The False Protective Mechanism of Taking Things Personally 43:49

4M ago43:49

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#267: Whether you find yourself moving through the world chronically offended, or know someone who does, taking things personally is super exhausting. Feeling criticized hurts, it keeps us out of presence, and it sows discord in all of our relationships. So why then do we do it? And how can we step out of this habit? Join me this week to hear why y…

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Ep #266: Real-Life Coaching from Anchored: Overcoming Codependency 48:55

5M ago48:55

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#266: This week, I’m bringing you a live coaching call with one of my amazing clients inside my six-month program, Anchored: Overcoming Codependency. If you’ve ever wondered what goes on inside Anchored and what the coaching in this program looks like, this episode is for you. I’m taking my wonderful client Kelly through the thought work protocol a…

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Ep #265: When Emotional Outsourcing Becomes a Habit in Relationship 38:12

5M ago38:12

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#265: Something I hear quite often from folks is that while they feel really solid in their independence when they’re alone, their emotional outsourcing tendencies seem to suddenly get amplified as soon as they're in relationship, especially romantic relationship. Why does this happen? Join me this week as I explore the crossfire between our indepe…

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Ep #264: Coregulation and the Keys to Relating Well in Love and Life with Maggie Reyes 50:29

5M ago50:29

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#264: Did you know that the health of some of your most important bodily systems – from your nervous system to your reproductive function – is impacted by how loved, safe, and secure you feel in the world? Relating is one of the most vital parts of being a human, and this week, I'm joined by Master Life Coach and self-proclaimed relationship nerd M…

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Ep #263: The Role of Platonic Love in Our Wellness with My Friends Suneye, Jules, and Juana 57:52

5M ago57:52

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#263: We can’t end this month of love without touching on one of the most vital ways we sustain ourselves: platonic love. This week, I’m introducing you to several of my closest friends – Suneye, Jules, and Juana – and we're exploring why our friendships are the perfect playground to practice healthy relating. Join us as we discuss why you should c…

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Ep #262: The First Step in Healing: Choosing Self-Love with Lashonda Payne 34:49

6M ago34:49

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#262: My guest this week has a story that is truly emblematic of what’s possible when you choose you. Like so many people in helping professions, Lashonda Payne was noticing some emotional outsourcing patterns in her life until she decided she needed support. By joining our Anchored community, almost-doctor Lashonda showed herself the power of self…

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Ep #261: The 6 Rules of Fair Fighting with Billey Albina 56:35

6M ago56:35

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#261: I have the most special treat for you this week! I am finally and with so much pride introducing you to my wife, Billey Albina. There is so much in how Billey and I interact that demonstrates the full embodiment of living in interdependence, and I know that sharing about our relationship will be helpful for all of you who want to free yoursel…

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Ep #260: Receiving Compliments, Giving Consent, and Being Seen with Danielle Savory 57:50

6M ago57:50

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#260: For many of us folks raised as women with people-pleasing tendencies, receiving compliments can feel like danger in the body. Even when the person’s intention is good, it can still leave us feeling exposed and uncomfortable. To discuss why this happens and what we can do about it, I’m joined by my friend, Master-Certified Sex and Pleasure Coa…

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Ep #259: How to Create an Epic, Settle-Proof Love Life with Lily Womble 39:13

6M ago39:13

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#259: The modern dating experience can be incredibly isolating, but you’re definitely not alone if you feel like you’re struggling. My guest today, Lily Womble, is an intersectional feminist dating coach who’s here to break down the seemingly endless list of dumb dating rules we're fed today so we can actually create the epic, healthy love life we …

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Ep #258: Needing to Be Needed 37:18

6M ago37:18

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#258: How often do you catch yourself acting selflessly in an attempt to feel valued? You're not alone. Lots of us build our identity around the ways we're needed by others, sometimes without realizing it. Unfortunately, while feeling needed can temporarily satisfy a longing for connection or validation, this dependency creates a cycle of negativit…

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Ep #257: Unearthing the Buried: Understanding and Healing from a ‘Sweep-It-Under-The-Rug’ Upbringing 36:46

7M ago36:46

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#257: Do you find yourself feeling confused or frustrated in situations that demand an emotional response? How did it come to be this way, and what can we do to reconnect with our feelings? Avoidance of emotions in adulthood tends to overlap with an upbringing in which a "sweep-it-under-the-rug" philosophy was modeled, and this emotional silence le…

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Ep #256: Somatics, Sex, and Embodiment with Honeydew Me 1:02:08

7M ago1:02:08

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#256: I’ve had the honor of being a regular contributor to the Honeydew Me Podcast, hosted by Emma Norman and Cass Anderson. I was recently on the show to dive deep into somatics, sex, and feeling our feelings, and it was such a great conversation that I’m sharing that episode with you here. At Honeydew Me, Emma and Cass’s mission is to have conver…

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Ep #255: Embracing Your Values: A Journey Beyond Codependency, Perfectionism, and People Pleasing 36:45

7M ago36:45

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#255: Our values offer us a sense of authenticity, which is critical for overcoming our emotional outsourcing habits. But embracing our values isn't just personal. It’s also a radical act of transformation in the face of systemic challenges like patriarchy and coloniality. So if embracing our values is so important, why do we often struggle to do i…

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Ep #254: Reframing New Year’s Resolutions for More Self-Love, Connection, and Healing in 2024 24:27

7M ago24:27

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#254: Many of us engage in the ritual of New Year’s resolutions without really questioning it. It’s just what we do, right? But this tradition may not be as supportive of your overall wellness as you think. This week, I’m inviting you to consider how you’re using New Year’s resolutions, and whether you want to continue with this ritual. Join me as …

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Ep #253: Of Course They Did: A Tool for Dropping Judgment and Finding Acceptance 14:09

8M ago14:09

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#253: Whether you’re with your family of origin, your partner’s family, or your chosen family this holiday season, there’s one thing families are known for: pushing our buttons. To help you navigate the holidays with more peace and ease this year, I’m sharing one of my favorite tools for dealing with your beloved button-pushers, and it’s called Of …

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Ep #252: What to Expect When You Come Out of Functional Freeze 43:28

8M ago43:28

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#252: Lately on the podcast, we've been exploring the state of functional freeze – what it is, how it came to be, and how to shift out of it. If functional freeze has been your default for a while, you may notice some uncomfortable feelings crop up when you step out of it. That's why today I'll be helping you understand what happens internally once…

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Ep #251: Thought Work & Somatics: Taking Back Your Brain with Kara Loewentheil 36:45

8M ago36:45

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#251: Kara Loewentheil is the internationally-renowned host of the Unf*ck Your Brain podcast and author of the forthcoming book Take Back Your Brain. She helps women identify and disrupt the destructive narratives society has taught us to think about ourselves, and she’s here this week to dive into what it means to take back your brain. Join us on …

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Ep #250: The Beauty/Power of Ritual with Jaguar Mary X 32:09

8M ago32:09

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#250: Jaguar Mary X is a ritual performance artist and creator of Midday and Midnight Medicine Journey. Their transformative work is informed by queer and Black feminist discourse, plant sentience, and shamanism, and they’re here this week to offer their wisdom on the beauty of ritual. After a life-shifting personal experience with mugwort, Jaguar …

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Ep #249: Food, Weight & Diet Talk: How to Find Greater Peace and Joy During the Holidays with Dana Monsees 49:33

9M ago49:33

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#249: Turkey Day is upon us once again, which means food, weight, and diet talk is about to become rife. This time of year can be particularly challenging for those of us with emotional outsourcing ways of thinking. That’s why this week, I’m excited for you to hear a conversation from a couple of years ago that I recorded with my dear friend, Dana …

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Ep #248: Functional Freeze (Part 3): The Remedies 37:54

9M ago37:54

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#248: In the first two episodes of our Functional Freeze series, we’ve looked at the how and why of this debilitating nervous system state, as well as real-life experiences that can lead to it. Now, it’s time to dig into the remedies. Join me on this episode to hear what you can do to reclaim your one and only precious life from functional freeze. …

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Ep #247: Functional Freeze (Part 2): Real-Life Stories of How It Came to Be This Way 37:41

9M ago37:41

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#247: Last week, we began a vital conversation about the mixed nervous system state of functional freeze: what it looks like in practice and how commonly it shows up for those of us prone to emotional outsourcing. This week in part two, we're asking the question: how did it get this way? You'll hear multiple real-life examples from my own life and …

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Ep #246: Functional Freeze (Part 1) 41:56

9M ago41:56

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#246: This week, we’re taking a deep dive into a topic I can’t believe I haven’t already discussed on the show – the nervous system state of functional freeze. It’s part and parcel of the emotional outsourcing experience. So what does it mean and why do we find ourselves in it? Join me today to discover what the nervous system state of functional f…

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Ep #245: Why We Regret & How to Stop 33:10

10M ago33:10

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#245: This week, I’m re-sharing one of my favorite episodes from the podcast archive all about how regret is self-abandonment. The regret cycle is one we lean on and keep choosing for understandable reasons, but it’s time to understand why and how we can drop it because the truth is regret is not the solution to the future you want. Hear why living…

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Ep #244: Polyvagal Theory: The Secret to Understanding Yourself 43:38

10M ago43:38

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#244: This week, we are reviewing one of my absolute favorite topics to geek out on: polyvagal theory. Polyvagal theory is an incredibly helpful way to better understand our lived experiences and nervous systems, which is why it’s one of the main tenets of all the work I do across my various programs. I’m sharing how polyvagal theory is an importan…

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Ep #243: Overfunctioning 40:26

10M ago40:26

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#243: Do you struggle to set boundaries with the people in your life? Are you prone to prioritizing everyone else’s well-being first, often not even realizing you have needs of your own? Are you in constant hyperdrive mode, striving to do more and more, only to eventually burn yourself out? Join me today to learn where overfunctioning comes from an…

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Ep #242: Feeling Your Feelings Somatically (Part 2) 29:40

10M ago29:40

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#242: Last week, we talked all about feeling our feelings somatically and the myriad of reasons doing so can help us live richer, more fulfilling lives with more connection to ourselves and our loved ones. You heard in detail why we don’t feel our feelings, and in part two today, we’re exploring the how-to of feeling your feelings somatically. Tune…

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Ep #241: Feeling Your Feelings Somatically (Part 1) 29:42

10M ago29:42

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#241: “Feeling your feelings” is a term you may have seen all over social media, and it can be an incredibly supportive and loving thing to do. However, as we do here on Feminist Wellness, we also need to proceed with caution and care when it comes to addressing the emotions that live within us. Join me this week to discover why you may not habitua…

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Ep #240: Overexplaining 35:29

11M ago35:29

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#240: Offering unnecessarily exhaustive explanations is a very smart coping mechanism we develop, usually in childhood. However, while overexplaining can provide short-term relief, it also reinforces the very emotional outsourcing cycles we’re trying to escape. Join me today to discover the common origin stories that lead to the habit of overexplai…

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Ep #239: Shame Work: The “Armor” of Emotional Outsourcing with Andrea Owen 49:16

11M ago49:16

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#239: I’m speaking to coach, three-time best-selling author, and all-around badass Andrea Owen. Andrea helps smart, high-achieving women let go of five default behaviors that leave them feeling terrible so they can engage in better coping mechanisms around shame. She’s here to introduce us to the shame work she writes about in her book, How to Stop…

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Ep #238: How to Be the Cake & Let Everyone Else Be the Icing 31:59

11M ago31:59

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#238: We tend to look for other people to be the main attraction in our lives, to save us, and to be our cake. Tune in to learn the importance of embodying your own cakefulness, and how waiting for someone else to be your cake might be the root cause of your relational pain. You’ll hear why you are the main dessert, how to let everyone else be a de…

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Ep #237: Grief and Grieving: It’s Okay to Not Be Okay with Krista St-Germain, Charlene Lam, and Briana Simmons 45:09

11M ago45:09

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#237: With transitions come grief, and whether it relates to death or non-death losses, it’s a topic we don’t talk about enough. Tune in today to hear three brilliant experts on grief, Briana Simmons, Charlene Lam, and Krista St-Germain, share their expertise on why we suck at grief, and how we can begin grieving in a nervous-system-based and somat…

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