Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin 281 — How to Break Free From Guilt: The Secret to Finally Feeling Good Enough With Dr. Jennifer Reid
Do you ever feel like you're drowning in guilt? That feeling that no matter what you do, you're not doing enough? As a parent, a partner, a friend, or a professional?
We often think guilt is a sign we've done something wrong, but what if it's just a symptom of something deeper? What if the constant feeling of "I should have..." is actually holding you back from living a happier, more fulfilling life? Learning how to manage guilt isn't about ignoring your feelings; it's about reclaiming your energy and making choices that truly serve you.
My guest is Dr. Jennifer Reid, a therapist and author who specializes in helping women overcome the crushing weight of guilt.
Some of the things we discuss are:
- The difference between healthy guilt and the maladaptive guilt that keeps you stuck.
- Why women, in particular, struggle with feelings of guilt.
- The "Guilt Equation" and how it can help you understand and frame your feelings.
- The four "furies" of expectations that fuel guilt and how to push back against them.
- Why we sometimes feel guilty for being happy and how it substitutes for other, more authentic emotions.
- Practical, step-by-step strategies to manage guilt without just "sitting in it."
- How to handle guilt about past events you can't change.
- What to do when someone tries to use a guilt trip to manipulate you.
- Why freeing yourself from the cycle of guilt is one of the most powerful things you can do to become mentally stronger.
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