Overcoming Fear of Emotions

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The speaker shares their surprise and realization that they wasted so much time fearing their future emotions. They had always believed that receiving certain news would leave them devastated and joyless. However, through the past two years, they have learned that their present emotions are more manageable than the fear they had in the past. They now understand that the present moment is more doable than worrying about the future or dwelling on the past.

In the conversation that’s meant the most to Glennon, Abby, and Amanda – poet and spoken word artist, Andrea Gibson makes the bravest announcement we’ve ever heard. Andrea shares how to boundlessly, relentlessly love our lives by: paying attention to the only thing we can control; letting go of living in fear; and feeling less alone and terrified through it all.

CW: Discussion of suicidal ideation

About Andrea:

Andrea Gibson is one of the most celebrated and influential spoken word artists of our time. Best known for their live performances, Gibson has changed the landscape of what it means to attend a “poetry show”. Gibson’s poems center around LGBTQ issues, spirituality, feminism, mental health and the dismantling of oppressive social systems. Andrea is the author of seven books, most recently “You Better Be Lightning”.

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