Life Uninhibited - The Enneagram 6 Podcast

Episode #31 - The “how” of feeling feelings even when they feel too big

Sep 27, 2023

In a candid conversation, ADHD coach Paula Engebretson shares her expertise in embracing emotional awareness. She discusses the unique challenges individuals with ADHD face, emphasizing self-compassion as a key to navigating complex emotions. Paula delves into the journey of connecting with genuine feelings against societal pressures, exploring strategies to overcome emotional barriers. The discussion also touches on rejection sensitivity, coping with anxiety, and practical techniques like breathwork to facilitate emotional engagement and personal growth.

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Paula Engebretson

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Quick takeaways

Adopting strategies to invite and support ourselves in feeling emotions can reduce shame and foster personal growth.

Understanding the neuroscience behind ADHD reveals how it intensifies emotions, emphasizing the need for effective emotional regulation techniques.

Gradual exposure to emotions and practicing awareness of emotional shifts can significantly improve one's ability to manage feelings effectively.

Deep dives

Confidence Course Workshops Announcement

The host announces that the upcoming confidence course workshops have been rescheduled to October 12th and 13th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Central Time. Recordings will also be available for those unable to attend live. Participants are encouraged to sign up for the confidence course to benefit from the teachings offered in these workshops. This initiative is intended to help individuals apply key concepts in their lives effectively.

Intro

4min

Understanding Emotions in ADHD

11min

Embracing Genuine Emotions

11min

Navigating Rejection Sensitivity and Emotional Awareness

2min

Navigating Emotional Storytelling

5min

Navigating Anxiety and Self-Acceptance

14min

Navigating Emotions Through Breath and Awareness

15min

In this episode Kristin and Paula discuss the nuance around inviting and supporting our systems to do challenging things without shame. They also get into real strategies to help you make feeling feelings more accessible. As with all things, it’s in the doing, that real change happens.

Paula Engebretson is an ADHD coach and productivity enthusiast. Her mission is to help fellow ADHDers step out of the neurotypical box, embrace their strengths, and make time for the things they value most. Through one-on-one and small group coaching, she helps her clients cut through the overwhelm by clarifying priorities, taking action, and working with their brains to get things done. As the host of the I’m Busy Being Awesome podcast, Paula delivers fresh episodes every Monday, filled with actionable strategies and support designed for ADHD brains. You can learn more about Paula at the links below.

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