Let's Re-member
This a podcast about what it means to be in embodied alignment, what somatic integration feels like and how, I believe, we’re all here to walk each other home…back to our bodies, to our authentic selves, to the parts we’ve had to hide to be accepted, the very parts we’ve distanced ourselves from that make us who we are. Let’s re-member. Together.
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Let's Re-member
S1 E3: When Sensation Becomes Story
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Activation Warning: Sensitive topics discussed. Please take care of your body.
This week, Eileen explores the intricate relationship between emotions and feelings, emphasizing the physiological nature of emotions and the cognitive interpretation of feelings. Through personal anecdotes and client examples, she illustrates how fear, perfectionism, and childhood experiences shape our emotional responses. The discussion highlights the importance of self-awareness and the need to dismantle harmful patterns surrounding emotions to foster a healthier relationship with our bodies and feelings.
Takeaways
- Emotions are physiological and automatic responses to stimuli.
- Feelings are conscious interpretations of those emotions.
- Understanding the difference between emotions and feelings is crucial for self-awareness.
- Fear can often be linked to perfectionism and the fear of failure.
- Chronic pain can manifest from unresolved emotions like anger and grief.
- Childhood experiences significantly impact our emotional regulation.
- Dismantling harmful beliefs about emotions can lead to personal growth.
- Self-regulation and co-regulation are essential for emotional health.
- Building awareness of bodily sensations can help in processing emotions.
- Emotions are natural, authentic, and human, deserving of care and attention.
Mentions:
- Psychology Today Article: "The Important Difference Between Emotions and Feelings" by Rachel Allyn, PhD.
- "Wheel of Emotions" by Psychologist Robert Plutchik
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