Links to free resources:
- Thriveology Quiz
- https://tr2vhgt9f7y.typeform.com/to/QLSljJaV
- Why Mindset Matters:
- https://rebecca-kase-3d4c.mykajabi.com/mindset-free-resource-3ae938dd-25cb-4b28-b1ed-6ec489ad5fd6
Here is what was covered in this episode:
- Rebecca discusses managing overwhelming emotions like anxiety, panic, depression, and loneliness.
- Shares her personal struggles with depressive episodes and toxic relationships from her teenage years and how these experiences led her to therapy and eventually to become a counselor.
- Emphasizes emotions as neurophysiological processes that are natural and necessary for making informed decisions and enriching life experiences.
- Introduces the concept of interoception—the ability to notice and make sense of what's happening inside one's body—as a key skill for emotional intelligence and managing feelings.
- Suggests practices to develop interoception, such as body scans, breath work, and mindful yoga or working out, focusing on staying present with the body's sensations.
- Encourages viewing emotions and sensations as valuable information and messages from the nervous system, aiding in decision-making and identifying needs like connection, rest, or safety.
- Discusses reframing the relationship with uncomfortable emotions by recognizing them as temporary states that will naturally rise, fall, and change.
- Highlights how recurring uncomfortable emotions can serve as trailheads for personal growth and discovery, leading to valuable insights.
- Debunks the myth that suppressing emotions is a sign of strength, advocating instead for acknowledging and working through emotions as a true display of courage and a pathway to thriving.
- Encourages seeking therapy and confronting emotional challenges as brave steps towards personal growth and wellness.