logo
episode-header-image
Oct 2024
8m 49s

▶️ Play me when: You're Sad

Erika Cramer
About this episode

In this episode, I dive deep into the often-neglected emotion of sadness and why it's crucial to give ourselves permission to feel it fully.

Sometimes, we think we have to be happy, that we have to push through and keep a smile on, but the truth is—you’re allowed to feel sad. You’re allowed to grieve. You’re allowed to release the emotions that weigh on you, without judgment, and without needing a reason.

I remind you that sadness is not something to run from. In fact, embracing sadness can be healing.

I explore how grief, sadness, and allowing yourself time to cry can release the emotional burdens that, when bottled up, turn into a heavy armor around your heart. This armor may protect you from being hurt again, but it also blocks love, connection, and joy from coming in.

I share my own process of making space for sadness—whether it's crying in the car, screaming into a pillow, or sitting in stillness with my feelings. The act of releasing these emotions brings clarity, lightness, and a renewed sense of freedom.

Sadness is here to serve you, not to define you.

It’s just a moment. And after this moment of sadness, you’ll laugh again, feel joy again, and continue to move through life lighter and clearer.

Key Takeaways:

  • It’s okay to be sad—don’t feel guilty for taking the time to grieve or feel your emotions.
  • Sadness creates emotional clarity and releases the burdens we carry inside.
  • Crying or releasing emotions helps prevent emotional constipation—bottling up feelings only leads to emotional outbursts at inappropriate times.
  • Sadness doesn’t make you a sad or depressed person—it’s simply one of many emotions we feel.
  • Giving yourself space to process sadness leads to lightness, clarity, and emotional healing.
  • Embrace sadness without judgment, and understand that it’s part of the journey toward happiness, joy, and freedom.

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 – Introduction: Why sadness is an essential emotion to embrace
  • 01:16 – Releasing emotions: Giving yourself permission to grieve and be sad
  • 02:50 – Crying as healing: Why releasing tears is essential for your well-being
  • 04:04 – Grieving for yourself: Making space for emotional release
  • 05:45 – Embracing sadness: How this emotion helps create more room for joy and love
  • 07:30 – The importance of emotional release: Avoiding emotional constipation and bottling up feelings
  • 10:00 – Final thoughts: Making space in your calendar to release your emotions without judgment

Up next
Aug 18
The Audacity to Be - How boldness creates your next level.
Most women don’t fail because they aren’t ready.They fail because they’re waiting to feel ready.In this episode, I’m breaking down the raw truth about audacity—what it really is, why so many of us lack it, and how it’s the secret weapon to creating your next level.If you’ve been ... Show More
21m 43s
Aug 11
Life is precious...are you living it on purpose?
Most of us walk through life thinking we have time.Time to chase that dream, start that business, book that trip, tell that person we love them.But my friend… time isn’t guaranteed.Last week, I was the sickest I’ve ever been in my life. Flat on my back, unable to move, wondering ... Show More
22m 37s
Jul 28
Behind the Scenes: Business Breakdowns, Big Dreams & Bouncing Back (Car Podcast)
💖 This episode is for you if you’re craving the truth about the messy middle of business and want to feel less alone in your own rebuilding.Let’s bring it all the way back. I’m in my car, it’s raining, and we’re going rogue with a behind-the-scenes drop on what’s really been goi ... Show More
21m 11s
Recommended Episodes
Oct 2023
Can You Feel Sad, Stressed And Happy At The Same Time?
Though we may not experience sadness, stress, and happiness simultaneously, we all possess certain aspects of our lives that, upon reflection, can evoke these emotions. However, when we lack effective methods for addressing our feelings of sadness or releasing our stress, these e ... Show More
10m 39s
Apr 2025
I Honor My Emotions as They Guide Me Through Grief
This week's mantra is I Honor My Emotions as They Guide Me Through Grief. Grief is a deeply personal journey, and allowing yourself to feel your emotions is an essential part of healing. In this episode of Mantra, we explore how to create space for your emotions, listen to what t ... Show More
43m 33s
Apr 2025
FEEL TO HEAL
You can’t rush healing, and you can’t fake peace. In this episode, we dive into the importance of feeling your emotions fully—without judgment, shame, or the need to “get over it” quickly. Healing begins the moment you allow yourself to feel what you’ve been avoiding. Whether it’ ... Show More
7m 33s
Aug 15
Stop Bottling It Up: The Science-Backed Truth That Your Breakdown Is a Breakthrough | Radhi Shetty (Fan Fav)
This is a Fan Fav episode. When you are feeling overly emotional and trapped in your thoughts about stress, frustration and doubts you are having about everything happening around you, anything can set you off. Yet, so often you try to hold those emotions in, try to put on your b ... Show More
59m 34s
Feb 2023
Healing your self thru a breakup + 3 valuable lessons I've learned
Breakups can be devastating and can feel really lonely. Many of us carry guilt, shame, and sadness. Most of the time we do not know how to process those emotions so instead, we find ways to hide and numb our feelings. I know I've had some toxic breakups in my past which help ... Show More
33m 6s
Feb 2024
80 — How to Control Your Emotions So Your Emotions Don't Control You
Our emotions get the best of us sometimes. Whether your anxiety affects your decisions or your anger causes you to do things you later regret, emotion regulation skills can help you gain better control over your feelings. You don't have to be happy all the time. But you can devel ... Show More
18m 9s
Oct 2024
How to Stop Suppressing Your Emotions
Do you ever find yourself bottling up emotions, afraid they’ll hold you back or get in the way of your success? In this powerful episode, Brendon Burchard, the world’s leading high performance coach, teaches you how to stop suppressing your emotions and start embracing them as a ... Show More
29m 50s
Apr 2025
Why do we cry? With Lauren Bylsma, PhD
Pain, sadness, joy, awe – under the right circumstances, any of these emotions can bring on tears. Lauren Bylsma, PhD, talks about why crying evolved, the psychological and social purposes of tears, why some people cry more easily than others, and whether having a good cry can ma ... Show More
27m 14s
Aug 2024
How to See Yourself Through Darkness with Mariana Alessandri
In this episode, Mariana Alasandri shares how to see yourself through dark moods and learn to embrace difficult emotions without shame. Her journey of understanding emotional pain and the societal pressure to always be positive sheds light on the importance of addressing emotiona ... Show More
1 h
Oct 2024
Feel Your Emotions: A Guided Heart Opening Meditation
This meditation is a gentle invitation to open up your heart and truly embrace your emotions. When we let our emotions flow, we prevent them from becoming stuck, which can lead to physical, emotional, mental, or even spiritual blockages. Join me in this heart-opening practice to ... Show More
16m 32s