How to Unpack Your Emotions in Times of Survival

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Sometimes it serves us to not feel and analyze and dwell in all of our emotions. That's not to say that we shut them off forever, but that we have to be able to switch them on and off in times of survival. You talked a little bit about how you put them in that box. How do you then when you're safe and your own land and your experience like that, how do you take them out of the box?

Jill Heinerth is a professional cave diver who faces threats big and small constantly – from dangerous technical dives deep inside underwater caves, to searching for never-before-seen ecosystems inside Antarctic icebergs. Jill recounts her incredible experiences in maneuvering through challenging times and shares tips on how to face what scares you – and dive into your own rich, rewarding adventures. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts