You need your pain. Grief makes you real, and disappointment can inspire creativity, change, and growth. 

Sadness brings texture to the joys we experience. And yet, it's also not wise to let sadness take us over.

In today's episode, we discuss how to set healthy boundaries with emotions like sadness and loneliness. 

Here's what we cover:

—The surprising benefits of sadness

—3 types of grief

—The science of tears and how they help us

—What loneliness needs to heal

—Childhood play and how it informs your adult dreams

—What to do when you just don't have the time for the pain

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Music by Andy Luiten

Sound editing by Kelly Kramarik

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