Listen first to Part 1: Feeling exposed on purpose

In this episode of the One Life. Many Flavors. podcast, Steph Brien, a certified life coach, delves into practical strategies for processing and embracing big emotions. Steph emphasizes the importance of not just avoiding or suppressing feelings but finding ways to accept and allow them. She shares insights into the nature of emotions as energies in motion and offers concrete techniques for moving through feelings, such as mindfulness, tuning into music, and a practice known as 'swamping.' Steph also discusses the power of thought work in managing emotions, highlighting the role of self-compassion and understanding in navigating our responses to emotions. The episode invites listeners to experiment with these methods to live more freely and fully, while also providing a playlist for support and a call to action for those seeking deeper engagement through coaching.

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Steph's playlist 🎵 Songs to feel things

00:00 Welcome to One Life Many Flavors Podcast

00:43 Intro: Navigating Big Feelings

02:20 Understanding Emotions and Sensations

04:40 Story: Noticing Big Emotions

09:04 Feeling Strategy #1: The Power of Music and Movement in Emotional Processing

10:16 Feeling Strategy #2: Swamping - A Deep Dive into Emotional Release

18:08 Thinking Strategies: Mindfulness, Naming, and Thought Work

28:55 Try Now: Tune into your Sensations and Emotions