In this conversation, Monique Koven and Alison Cook discuss the importance of acknowledging and embracing our emotions rather than brushing them aside or numbing them. They explore the concept of naming our emotions as a way to bring order and relief to our inner world. They emphasize the need for self-compassion and curiosity when it comes to our emotions, ... Show More
Aug 19
Moving Toward the Parts That Hurt Using IFS With Jenna Riemersma
In this replay episode, Monique speaks with therapist and author Jenna Riemersma about Internal Family Systems, or IFS, and a compassionate way to work with the wounded parts of ourselves. Jenna explains why healing often starts by moving toward what we usually want to avoid, and ... Show More
29m 23s
Dec 2023
No Bad Feelings: How to Accept and Process Your Emotions Effectively
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 emoti ... Show More
18m 48s
May 2023
236 | The ABC’s of Emotion & Letting Go
<p>On todays episode, I dive into emotion and how we can deal with the pain of our past. I break down emotion, talk about the process in which emotion is brought about, and provide you with TOOLS that will help you sort them out. </p>
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27m 25s
Sep 2023
Embracing Vulnerability: Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energies for Mental Health and Healing
In this episode, Allison is joined by her partner Clay for an honest and introspective conversation about mental well-being, facing insecurities, cultivating more self-awareness and removing the masks we wear to the outer world. We are still very much navigating this territory bu ... Show More
1h 26m