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b'We all over-react at times. I know I do! Maybe someone is late, and you get really angry instead of a little annoyed. Or your colleague gives you constructive feedback, and you feel decimated inside. You don\'t know why you had such a big reaction.\\n\\nWhat if those "overreactions" are actually clues to the past? In today\\u2019s episode I walk you through an incredibly practical way to use the power of big emotional reactions in the present to help you heal from events in the past. When you decode the information in your overreactions, you can finally unburden yourself.\\n\\n1. The main reasons we overreact (8:27)\\n\\n2. Why we pick up burdens from the past (16:36)\\n\\n3. The effects of parentification (18:55)\\n\\n4. How to become a cycle-breaker (23:27)\\n\\n5. A real-time exercise in unburdening (29:20)\\n\\nFind a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here.\\n\\nDo you have questions for Dr. Alison?\\u2060 Leave them here.\\n\\nWant to receive free bonus content? \\u2060\\u2060Sign up for my free weekly email here.\\n\\nThanks to our sponsors:\\n\\nGo to \\u2060www.organifi.com/bestofyou\\u2060 today and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today. \\n\\nIf you\'ve been searching for a better alternative to traditional healthcare and want to take your health to new heights, visit www.WildHealth.com/Premium to apply for membership.\\n\\nGo to Reliefband.com and use promo code BESTOFYOU to receive 20% off plus free shipping.\\n\\nGo to storyworth.com/bestofyou and save $10 on your first purchase!\\n\\nRelated Episodes:\\n\\nMusic by Andy Luiten\\n\\nSound editing by Kelly Kramarik\\n\\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.\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'