The Cure for Chronic Pain with Nicole Sachs, LCSW

S1 Ep83: Episode 83 - What To Do With Your Sadness, Anger, and Shame

May 29, 2020
Explore the transformative journey of embracing emotions like sadness, anger, and shame. Learn how self-acceptance can pave the way for peace alongside inner turmoil. Discover practices like journaling and mindfulness to promote healing and personal growth. The speaker emphasizes the power of surrendering to emotions, encouraging listeners to be gentle with themselves. A virtual retreat is also announced, focusing on body connection and self-compassion, offering a unique opportunity for global togetherness in times of change.
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ANECDOTE

Nicole's Walk and Inner Sadness

  • Nicole Sachs shares a personal story about feeling an inner sadness despite external peace.
  • She experiences self-shaming but then shifts to accepting this as part of her nature.
INSIGHT

Acceptance of Innate Feelings

  • Nicole realizes that sadness, anger, and melancholy may be intrinsic to her identity.
  • Accepting these feelings without fighting them brings her peace and self-compassion.
INSIGHT

Shame's Purpose and Expiry

  • Shame has a developmental purpose but also a shelf life that isn't often explained.
  • Adults carry unnecessary shame because no one taught them it could expire with maturity.
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