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Apr 2025
5m 45s

Handling Big Emotions Without Overthinki...

Rebecca Hunter, MSW
About this episode

In this Mini Session, you'll discover why emotions sometimes feel way bigger than the situation at hand — and how to meet them without overthinking. Learn a simple therapy-informed approach to handle emotional waves with more curiosity and less criticism.

🎧 Tune in for a quick mindset shift and real tools you can use this week.

Rebecca Hunter, MSW helps empathic high-achievers (like you) learn practical skills to quiet your racing mind, overcome self-doubt, and actually be present in your life. Visit www.takeouttherapy.com for helpful resources and a customized personal growth path.

About the podcast:

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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