Utilizing Mindfulness for Emotional Well-being

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Episode 3088:

Dr. Margaret Rutherford's "How to Challenge Shame Using the Art of Mindfulness" enlightens readers on the transformative power of mindfulness in overcoming the paralyzing grip of shame. By sharing personal anecdotes and practical advice, Rutherford demystifies mindfulness, illustrating how it can disarm negative emotions and foster a more compassionate self-awareness.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drmargaretrutherford.com/catching-your-perfectionism-and-shame-the-art-of-mindfulness/

Quotes to ponder:

"If you simply notice a painful emotion or a thought in the present, but you don’t fuel it in any way, that very acceptance can disempower it."

Episode references:

The Mindful Way through Depression: Freeing Yourself from Chronic Unhappiness: https://www.amazon.com/Mindful-Way-Through-Depression-Unhappiness/dp/1593851286

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