In this episode, I dive deeper into my journey of preparing to send my son on his mission. After initially focusing on gratitude to overcome disappointment about his mission call, I discovered that other emotions—sadness and worry—were still lingering beneath the surface.

I explore the important distinction between "clean pain" (natural sadness that honors our relationships) and "dirty pain" (unnecessary suffering from worrying about things beyond our control). Drawing inspiration from Mel Robbins' book "Let Them," I share insights about allowing ourselves to experience the full range of emotions without immediately trying to change our thoughts or reaching for distractions.

This episode offers a vulnerable look at parenthood, letting go, and the beauty of developing a rich emotional vocabulary that acknowledges all our feelings—even the uncomfortable ones. Join me as I discover that true emotional wellness isn't about feeling happy all the time, but about honoring the complete human experience.