In the journey between calm and panic, managing anxiety involves recognizing our innate power to control our response to stress. Embracing stillness, making decisions in a state of calm, and using mindful breathing are key strategies. Beyond seeking quick fixes, it's essential to fully feel and process our emotions.

In today's episode we look at the transformative principles of the Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. Explore how these timeless teachings - Be Impeccable with Your Word, Don't Take Anything Personally, Don't Make Assumptions, and Always Do Your Best - can profoundly shift our perspectives and enrich our lives.

In this episode, we delve into the unique strengths and challenges of highly sensitive individuals, particularly in academic and life settings. We explore how structured academic environments often suit their sensitivity, yet life, unlike school, offers no clear syllabus, requiring them to navigate uncertainties and embrace growth through real-life experiences.

In this insightful episode, we delve into Stoicism, an ancient philosophy with modern relevance for personal healing and mental resilience. We explore its core principles, such as the dichotomy of control, and the cardinal virtues of wisdom, courage, justice, and temperance.

Today we dive into how control shapes our family dynamics and self-identity, proposing that personality disorders reflect our own extremes. It challenges us to shift from attempting to direct others to mastering our responses, highlighting the power of self-awareness and boundary-setting.

A special collaboration episode with Gill Tietz of Sober Powered Media and Michael Unbroken of Think Unbroken Podcast to delve deep into the topic of resilience. Together, they create a powerful dialogue, shedding light on the essential skills and mindset needed to cultivate resilience, bounce back from setbacks, and create a life filled with light, love, and meaningful progress.

Every experience, every person, and every challenge can be our teacher. From heartbreaks, road rage, and the pain of loss, to the unexpected lessons of 2020 and the trials of running a podcast. We discuss these and personal stories that illustrate the transformative power of embracing life's lessons.

In this episode, we discuss navigating life's most challenging moments. Many feel unprepared for adulthood and its complexities, but it's vital to realize that we all have the capacity to grow and learn.

In this episode, we delve deep into the shifting paradigms of resilience and modern parenting. As societal ideals evolve, many grapple with irrational beliefs, often rooted in an "idealized should" that rebels against the harsh realities of life.

In this episode, we uncover hidden tales and ancestral secrets, exploring the impact of generational trauma and the healing power of intuitive insight. Join us to discover the resilience and strength intertwined in our family narratives, learning how to navigate and reconcile with our past, and find closure and enlightenment through this revelatory journey.

In this insightful conversation, we dive deep into the world of painting, healing, and the enduring influence of Bob Ross with Bram Bevins. Bram shares his journey from experiencing childhood trauma to discovering solace and self-expression through painting, illustrating the profound impact that the medium has had on his mental well-being.

Today we explore the complex and insidious world of gaslighting, a form of psychological manipulation that distorts your perception of reality and undermines self-trust. We dive deep into the mechanics of how gaslighting operates, as well as how this emotional abuse can make you doubt your senses, experiences, and even your sanity.

In today's episode, we delve into the 8 Pillars of Healthy Relationship Boundaries you should swear by! We begin with the power of saying 'No' when you mean it, maintaining your individuality in relationships, not sweeping issues under the rug, and the art of respectful self-removal.

You ever feel like you're a human battery whose juice is always going into everyone else's devices, but no one ever recharges you? You're not alone! This episode explores why we often find ourselves drained, obsessing over others at the expense of our well-being.

Today we delve into the transformative concept of "mattering" as an essential component for personal well-being and a safeguard against destructive emotional states. Drawing on two decades of psychotherapy experience, I offer a holistic approach to healing.

Dive into an intimate conversation with Amber Sears as she shares her transformative journey from breast augmentation to breast implant illness, to explant surgery and finally, self-reclamation. Explore the emotional depths of societal pressures, self-worth, and the power of how we perceive ourselves.

From the importance of setting a positive tone, avoiding the usual phone scroll, embracing genuine connections, to simple steps like smiling and reciting affirmations, we highlight the significance of starting the day right. Download the FREE Morning Routine PDF here: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning

In this episode we introduce an existential exercise called "Moving Through the Ages.” The exercise is a deep, reflective journey through one's life stages, aiming to bring about self-understanding and awareness. It starts from the participant's birth, moving through childhood, adolescence, and adulthood, and even projects into future ages the participant has yet to experience.

Join me on this emotional journey as I pay tribute to the late Sinead O'Connor and her soul-stirring song, 'Nothing Compares to You' in this episode. I want to share my personal story of grief and abandonment, painting a vivid picture of how O'Connor's powerful ballad guided me through my father's absence.

We celebrate the highly sensitive spirit, unearthing the gift of sensitivity in an often harsh world. Listen as we delve into healing from childhood trauma, seeking solace in therapy and the power of self-direction.