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Episode 3322:

Rachel Shanken invites readers to confront their “feelings phobia” by understanding that emotions are not threats but valuable messages from within. Through mindfulness, compassion, and gentle curiosity, she shows how embracing our emotions leads to deeper self-awareness, resilience, and emotional freedom.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://mindbodywise.com/blog/conquering-your-feelings-phobia/

Quotes to ponder:

"Many of us have a phobia of our feelings, a fear of fully feeling our emotions."

"When we resist what we feel, our emotions intensify, linger, or show up in other ways, such as anxiety, irritability, or physical pain."

"By allowing ourselves to feel, we open the door to healing, clarity, and peace."

Episode references:

Radical Acceptance: https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Acceptance-Embracing-Yourself-Awakening/dp/0553380990

The Gifts of Imperfection: https://www.amazon.com/Gifts-Imperfection-Think-Supposed-Embrace/dp/159285849X

The Body Keeps the Score: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748

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