Clearing Space for Humanness: Discover Your True Self

Mar 1, 2024

Dive into a personal journey of reconnecting with emotions after years of avoidance. Discover why staying busy can be a defense mechanism that hampers genuine experiences. Learn fascinating insights from nature about emotional processing in animals. Get practical tips, like allowing yourself an adult temper tantrum, to navigate your feelings. Embrace vulnerability as a path to authenticity and happiness, and recognize the importance of emotional release for mental well-being. It's all about unlocking your true self!

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Rob's Emotional Numbness

Rob Dial shares his personal struggle with emotional repression stemming from childhood experiences like his father's alcoholism.
This led to a period of emotional numbness where he questioned his capacity to feel.

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Busyness as a Defense Mechanism

People often stay busy to avoid processing difficult emotions, hindering their ability to experience life fully.
Unprocessed emotions linger, preventing genuine emotional engagement.

INSIGHT

Releasing Emotions

Our bodies are designed to release emotions, not hold onto them.
Animals, like polar bears and impalas, instinctively release trauma through physical shaking.

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In this episode, I get real with you about my own journey of learning to reconnect with my emotions after years of unintentionally shutting them out. Ever catch yourself staying busy to avoid facing tough emotions? We've all been there! I'll talk about why that's a common defense mechanism and how it can hold us back from truly experiencing life's highs and lows.

I'm all about finding inspiration everywhere, even in nature! 🌿 I share some fascinating insights into how animals process traumatic experiences, hinting at the importance of releasing emotions rather than bottling them up. 🐾

But fear not, my friends! I'm not just here to chat about problems - I've got solutions, too! I'll dish out some practical tips, like giving yourself permission for an "adult temper tantrum" in a safe space. Because guess what? Expressing your emotions is key to unlocking a happier, more authentic life! 🗝️

So, if you're ready to embrace your humanness, join me on this journey of self-discovery and growth! Don't forget to spread the love by sharing this episode with your fellow humans who could use a little mindset boost.

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