The Mel Robbins Podcast

Beautiful, Healing Words When the World Feels Overwhelming: An Inspiring Episode for Right Now

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Oct 10, 2023
Dr. Thema Bryant, a clinical psychologist and president of the American Psychological Association, shares her profound insights on coping with overwhelming global events. She emphasizes the importance of emotional honesty and self-connection in chaotic times. Listeners are encouraged to engage in self-care practices, like journaling and mindful media consumption. Dr. Bryant discusses navigating feelings of guilt and accepting emotions, highlighting the power of self-compassion and community support to foster resilience and hope.
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ADVICE

Honoring Feelings

  • Honor your feelings through bodily awareness; notice your heart rate, rest, appetite, and irritability.
  • Connect how you feel to external events, journal, use artistry, or consider therapy to process emotions.
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Creating a Soft Landing

  • Create a "soft place to land" for yourself by releasing self-judgment about your feelings.
  • Remember that everyone processes global events differently, so validate your own emotional response.
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Finding Support and Presence

  • Prioritize rest and seek community and connection for social support.
  • Practice mindfulness or "soulfulness" to stay present and release overwhelm.
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