Claiming Your Power

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Jul 17, 2025

Explore the journey from emotional immaturity to maturity by taking responsibility for your feelings. Discover how blaming others can keep you stuck in misery while owning your emotions fosters deeper connections and enhances confidence. Listen to personal stories of jealousy and gaslighting that led to breakthroughs in intimacy. Learn practical skills like I-statements and the importance of pausing before reacting. Embrace daily practices for spiritual growth and the power of setting emotional boundaries in relationships.

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INSIGHT

Inside-Out Emotional Power

Emotional maturity means taking full responsibility for your emotions instead of blaming others.
Being responsive (intentional) beats being reactive (automatic) in relationships and life.

ANECDOTE

Jealousy On A Beach Date

Matt described a beach date where jealousy activated him and he gaslighted instead of speaking up.
That reaction created confusion, a trust breach, and unmet needs until he later admitted his ego's behavior.

ADVICE

Name It And Set A Boundary

Name your activation in the moment and state your boundary or need calmly.
This direct clarity can prevent escalation and preserve the relationship.

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We may be adults, but a lot of us are still living in emotional childhood—blaming others for how we feel and how we act. When you give other people control over your emotions, you give away your power.

In this episode, we're breaking down what it means to take responsibility for your emotions and why it is fundamental if you want true freedom, stronger relationships, and genuine self-confidence. We’ll share personal stories of when we were stuck in emotional immaturity and how we learned to take responsibility for our emotions

We’re covering:

The difference between emotional immaturity and emotional maturity
Why blaming others keeps you miserable and powerless
What it really means to own your emotions without beating yourself up
How this skill improves your relationships, confidence, and inner peace
How we learned the skill of emotional responsibility
Where we still struggle and how we handle it

This isn’t about being perfect. It's about waking up, stepping up, and taking your power back.

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