005 - The Whale (Part 2 of 2): Understanding Fight or Flight

02/04/2025 28 min Temporada 1 Episodio 5

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Part 2 of 2: Anger is an emotion, not a behavior - and understanding that can change everything. In the second part of this two-part episode, Lora and Jeff dig a little deeper into the world of emotional responses, exploring how anger can be a useful guide when handled with awareness. We look into the importance of setting boundaries, befriending difficult emotions, and developing self-compassion to help navigate life. We explore:- Recognizing the urge to fight in stressful situations- Why setting boundaries is a form of self-advocacy - How anger can be beneficial when managed properly- The importance of befriending difficult emotions instead of avoiding them- Practical strategies for engaging with sensations and thoughts- How self-compassion make space for emotional growthConnect with So What Who CaresEmail: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@sowhatwhocarespodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@sowhatwhocarespodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠So What Who Cares Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠@sowhatwhocarespodcast⁠⁠Find Lora McCarville at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.loramccarville.com/⁠⁠⁠Chapters00:00 Introduction and Context00:29 Confronting Emotional Responses05:12 Setting Boundaries and Managing Anger13:15 Befriending Difficult Emotions20:48 Engaging with Sensations and Thoughts#SoWhatWhoCares #SoWhatWhoCaresPodcast #LoraMcCarville #JeffKalasky #EmotionalResponses #AngerManagement #SettingBoundaries #SelfCompassion #MindfulnessMatters #EmotionalIntelligence #CopingStrategies #InnerStrength #PersonalGrowth #SelfAwareness #HealingJourney #BefriendingEmotions #MentalHealthSupport