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Dec 2023
18m 49s

No Bad Feelings: How to Accept and Proce...

Rebecca Hunter, MSW
About this episode

Some emotions are really uncomfortable—but that doesn’t make them bad.

Too often, we label our feelings as “good” or “bad,” when in reality, they’re simply part of our authentic human experience. Learning to embrace all emotions without judgment is key to personal growth and emotional well-being.

  • Discover why accepting all emotions—pleasant or uncomfortable—can lead to greater self-awareness.
  • Learn how to stop resisting your feelings and start using them as tools for growth.
  • Gain practical tips to boost your emotional intelligence and navigate life with more ease.

Tune in now and take the first step toward embracing your emotions and living more authentically.

Rebecca Hunter, MSW helps high-achieving empaths conquer burnout and anxiety with practical tools and personalized strategies. Get a little help with your self-improvement plan- I'd love to talk with you! Book your FREE strategy call here!

Visit www.takeouttherapy.com for more resources!

Take Out Therapy is a podcast designed for those seeking to reduce anxiety, recover from burnout, and live authentically, with topics ranging from mindfulness and emotional intelligence to emotional resilience and anxiety relief; discover actionable tips for managing stress, cultivating inner peace, overcoming overwhelm, setting boundaries, and mastering emotional regulation, all while supporting empathic executives on their journey toward self-compassion, work-life balance, and freedom from overthinking and people-pleasing habits.

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