Episode 80: Navigating Overwhelming Emotions2 Essential Steps to Bring Calm to the Chaos Within

Published: Nov. 30, 2023, 9:15 a.m.

b"What if your emotions aren't your enemies afterall? What if they actually help? This holiday season, I'm taking you on a deep dive into my proven 5-step method for finding joy and peace by bringing harmony and wholeness to your inner world.\\nToday, we'll walk through the first 2 steps that are crucial to developing a healthy relationship with your emotions. Here\\u2019s what we cover:\\n1. 3 truths about emotions (5:19)\\n2. A counterintuitive (but essential!) first step (9:38)\\n3. How to speak on behalf of an emotion vs. from it (17:21)\\n4. The surprising solution to negative emotions (21:58)\\n5. How to finally move from self-condemnation to self-compassion and why this is central to the message of Christ (32:40)\\nFind a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here.\\nDo you have questions for Dr. Alison?\\u2060 Leave them here.\\nWant to receive free bonus content? \\u2060\\u2060Sign up for my free weekly email here.\\nThanks to our sponsors:\\nGo to \\u2060www.organifi.com/bestofyou\\u2060 today and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today.\\nThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/BESTOFYOU and get on your way to being your best self.\\nGo to AquaTru.com and enter code BESTOFYOU at checkout to get 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier!\\nRelated Episodes:\\nEpisode 70: Mastering the Art of Emotional Intelligence\\u2014How to Harness the Power of Your Emotions to Improve Your Relationships\\nEpisode 39: Boundaries for Your Soul\\u2014How to Navigate Your Overwhelming Thoughts & Feelings\\nBoundaries for Your Soul Youtube Series\\nEpisode 57: Should I Turn the Other Cheek? Why It\\u2019s the Opposite of Being a Doormat & How to Stand Firm in the Face of Gaslighting, Manipulation, and Toxicity\\nMusic by Andy Luiten\\nSound editing by Kelly Kramarik\\nWhile Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"