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Ep. 42 - How to Cope with Pain and Suffering: Your Guide to Finding Resilience


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 Pain and suffering are inevitable parts of the human experience, but how we navigate through difficult times makes all the difference in our healing journey. We explore powerful mindset shifts that can help you move from feeling stuck in pain to finding your path forward with greater resilience.

• Radical acceptance allows you to acknowledge reality without fighting against it, freeing up energy previously used for resistance
• Understanding that acceptance doesn't mean condoning or liking what happened—it simply acknowledges that it did happen
• The Circle of Control framework helps identify what you can directly control versus what you can only influence or must accept
• Most suffering comes from focusing energy on things outside our control instead of directing attention to our thoughts, feelings, and actions
• Self-compassion acts as a buffer against self-criticism that often accompanies painful situations
• Treating yourself with the same kindness you would offer a friend transforms your inner dialogue during difficult times
• Navigating pain requires patience—it's about finding ways to respond with agency rather than denying your emotions
• Suffering is part of life but doesn't have to define you—focusing on what you can control creates an anchor in the storm

If you found this episode helpful, please consider sharing it with someone who might need it. Remember—you are stronger than you think, and even in the midst of suffering, you have more power than you realize.


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She Can Heal PodcastBy Keila Aldea, LCSW