May 21, 2025

1143: Feeling the Feelings: The Hidden Key to Healing Anxiety

22 minutes

In today's episode, Gina discusses the value of acknowledging and

experiencing our emotions around various circumstances in our lives.

Repressed emotions can affect our bodies and minds for long periods of

time, after we have ignored difficult emotions and brushed them aside.

The importance of feeling our feelings can be well understood in the

example set by Dr. John Sarno's work with pain and repressed emotions.

Listen in to learn how to unlock another key to recovering from anxiety.

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Quote:
What you resist not only persists, but will grow in size.
-Carl Jung
Chapters0:26 Introduction to Healing Anxiety5:19 Understanding Emotions and the Body8:33 The Cycle of Avoidance11:47 Steps to Acknowledge Feelings15:57 Embracing the Healing Journey
SummaryIn

this episode, I delve into the crucial practice of feeling our feelings

and how this essential step can unlock healing from anxiety. Although

the phrase “feel your feelings” is often heard, I invite you to reflect

on whether you truly embrace the concept or if it creates resistance

within you. My goal today is to shed light on the unseen burdens we

carry, frequently without realizing it, and to emphasize that allowing

ourselves to process emotions isn't merely a tender topic—it's a key to

reclaiming our natural state of peace and calm.
I discuss how

suppressing emotions leads to an internal buildup that affects both the

mind and body. Many of us navigate life, donning a smile and

white-knuckling through adversity, yet beneath the surface, we may feel

restless or anxious, often unable to pinpoint the cause. This

unprocessed emotional weight can sometimes manifest as various physical

symptoms—ranging from digestive issues to headaches. I stress the

importance of recognizing these signals, understanding that these

physical sensations can be the body's way of reaching out, signaling

that there are feelings that need to be felt and processed.
Throughout

our conversation, we explore how emotions influence our physiology,

causing measurable changes in blood flow, hormonal levels, and even

muscle tension. I discuss the cyclical nature of anxiety and how

unacknowledged feelings can create a loop of discomfort and anxiety,

amplifying physical symptoms and leading to a cascade of avoidance

behaviors. As we unpack this cycle, I encourage a shift in

perspective—viewing anxiety not as an adversary but as a messenger

calling for our attention and understanding.
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