How to be with big feels

Thrive the Podcast

Links to free resources:

• Thriveology Quiz
  • https://tr2vhgt9f7y.typeform.com/to/QLSljJaV
• Why Mindset Matters:
  • https://rebecca-kase-3d4c.mykajabi.com/mindset-free-resource-3ae938dd-25cb-4b28-b1ed-6ec489ad5fd6

Here is what was covered in this episode:

• Rebecca discusses managing overwhelming emotions like anxiety, panic, depression, and loneliness.
• Shares her personal struggles with depressive episodes and toxic relationships from her teenage years and how these experiences led her to therapy and eventually to become a counselor.
• Emphasizes emotions as neurophysiological processes that are natural and necessary for making informed decisions and enriching life experiences.
• Introduces the concept of interoception—the ability to notice and make sense of what's happening inside one's body—as a key skill for emotional intelligence and managing feelings.
• Suggests practices to develop interoception, such as body scans, breath work, and mindful yoga or working out, focusing on staying present with the body's sensations.
• Encourages viewing emotions and sensations as valuable information and messages from the nervous system, aiding in decision-making and identifying needs like connection, rest, or safety.
• Discusses reframing the relationship with uncomfortable emotions by recognizing them as temporary states that will naturally rise, fall, and change.
• Highlights how recurring uncomfortable emotions can serve as trailheads for personal growth and discovery, leading to valuable insights.
• Debunks the myth that suppressing emotions is a sign of strength, advocating instead for acknowledging and working through emotions as a true display of courage and a pathway to thriving.
• Encourages seeking therapy and confronting emotional challenges as brave steps towards personal growth and wellness.