030 - Why Do I Panic When Things Are Good?

12/11/2025 24 min Temporada 1 Episodio 30

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This episode is part of a series where we answer your questions.Today's question:"I've been doing a lot of work on myself the past two years, and I'm starting to feel...stable? (She says with hesitation) but there's this weird panic when things feel good, like I'm just waiting for it to all fall apart again. Why does 'regulated' feel so scary? I would love to hear your take."Lora and Jeff delve into the interplay between rational thought and emotional intuition, and explore how individuals can navigate their internal dialogues to foster personal growth and self-awareness. We discuss:The distinction between head and heart is crucial.Self-reflection can lead to deeper understanding.Emotional intelligence plays a key role in decision-making.It's important to question the source of our thoughts.Personal growth often requires introspection.Balancing rationality and emotion is essential.Understanding our motivations can guide our actions.Self-awareness is a journey, not a destination.Listening to our heart can provide clarity.Engaging with our thoughts can enhance our well-being.Want to join the conversation? If you've got something you'd like us to unpack - big or small - send it our way. Your curiosity fuels these conversations. Connect with So What Who CaresEmail: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@sowhatwhocarespodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@sowhatwhocarespodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠So What Who Cares Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@sowhatwhocarespodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find Lora McCarville at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.loramccarville.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠