Ep 132: When the Small Thing Is Actually All the Things
Have you ever found yourself more upset about something than seemed to make sense on the surface, and then realized it was never really about just that thing at all?
This is the last episode before summer break, and it may be just what you need to hear. This episode is about the iceberg, what we can see, and everything underneath that we can't, and how understanding that changes the way we process our own emotions and extend grace to the people around us.
In This Episode You'll Learn
âś” Why the thing that finally breaks us is almost never actually the thing, and what to ask yourself when your reaction feels bigger than the moment
âś” The difference between writing something to release it and writing something you actually need to send
âś” How to voice something hard without making it an attack, vulnerability without weaponizing
âś” Why extending grace to others starts with extending it to yourself first
âś” How to recognize when you're avoiding sending something out of fear versus when the writing itself was truly enough
âś” The iceberg why we only ever see a fraction of what someone else is carrying, and how to let that shift the way you show up for the people in your life
This Episode Is Especially Helpful If...
- You're in a season of transition, for yourself or your kids, and feelings are coming up that feel bigger than you expected
- You have something you've been wanting to say but aren't sure if you should, or how
- You tend to either stuff your feelings completely or go in with the whole list, and neither one is working
- You're carrying grief that doesn't feel "logical" and you're ready to stop making it right or wrong
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Click HERE for the Show Notes.
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Resources & Mentions
21-Day Self-Guided Journey Within somatic and breathwork practices for nervous system regulation, three minutes a day HERE
Lift Library for Workouts HERE
Peace & Prosperity Coaching HERE
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