The ikario Podcast: human thriving in the modern world
How to ACTUALLY Process & Release Your Emotions
Jul 30, 2024
Emotional processing often turns into avoidance, causing more harm than good. Misunderstanding emotions as simply 'good' or 'bad' can bog us down. The discussion emphasizes embracing feelings instead of numbing them. Using the metaphor of a conveyor belt, it illustrates the need for direct engagement with emotions. Techniques like breathwork and somatic processing are highlighted as effective ways to truly release emotional burdens. Authentic emotional connection can lead to clarity and healing, transforming our relationship with feelings.
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Quick takeaways
- Many common emotional processing techniques merely lead to avoidance, causing an accumulation of unaddressed feelings that weigh heavily on individuals.
- Effectively processing emotions requires confronting both positive and negative feelings without judgment, facilitating emotional clarity and resilience for a fuller life experience.
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The Misunderstanding of Emotional Processing
Many common practices labeled as emotional processing actually amount to avoiding emotions, leading to emotional congestion. People often grow up without learning effective strategies for managing their feelings, and instead adopt unhelpful cultural narratives about emotions. For instance, societal norms may dictate that certain emotions, such as sadness, are unacceptable for specific genders, instilling judgment around emotional expression. This form of emotional repression cultivates a cycle where individuals feel pressured to deny their authentic experiences, which can exacerbate their emotional burdens.
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