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Nov 2023
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073: Empty Parking Lots & The Negative S...

Julia Pappas, Psychologist & Parent Coach
About this episode

This episode is for those who find themselves in an inner space of awkward loss and silence, for those who feel grief and overwhelm from the events of the world. Here we reflect on the Middle East crisis, by stepping outside the politics and into the quiet solitude of a grieving heart.

 

What do you do, when you don't want to talk, yet want to be heard?

What do you do, when you don't know what to say, and yet want to be understood?

When you can't reveal what's on your heart, and want to be seen regardless, what do you do?

 

Sometimes it may feel like we arrive at an empty parking lot, finding silence and desertion, instead of a sign of life. We hear silence instead of voices that talk about things we find important. Events of our times may make us feel alone and abandoned, when what deeply matters seems to be left out of the conversation and ignored. 

 

Tune into this episode, where we explore ways to reconnect with our own heart, in our attempt to look into the unseen. 

 

 

 

"Don't Blame The Brain" is the book you don't want to miss! In this book, I walk you through a simple and reliable process to get the most out of your emotions and feel better finally.  

Go to dontblamethebrain.com for details.

 

 

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Podcast Host: Julia Pappas, Psychologist & Parent Coach

With questions and comments, please reach out on Instagram @theparentingpresence. Additional info is available at theparentingpresence.com 

 

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