In this episode of the Practical Spirituality Podcast, Gareth and Kim explore the human tendency to avoid and run away from emotional discomfort, offering an honest and compassionate look at how avoidance shapes personal growth. Kim openly shares her experience of being a "professional runner," setting the tone for a conversation that encourages understandin ... Show More
Oct 2024
Running From a Dream: How Running Away and Conflict Avoidance Can Damage Your Recovery
In this episode of the Forest Fires, Addiction, Recovery & Redemption podcast we will be discussing why some of us seem preprogrammed to run away from difficult or painful situations and how this avoidance can have severe consequences on our mental health, our physical wellbeing, ... Show More
46m 19s
Sep 2022
Running Away From Your Problems
Do you run away from your problems? Maybe you give up on them? Or do you try to suppress them? In this episode, we talk about how we deal with our issues and conflict, how we can improve, and where it might come from. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad ... Show More
44m 9s
Oct 2023
Navigating the Inability to Receive
In today's episode, I share an intimate reflection on my own journey through understanding my avoidant attachment style, the challenges of truly connecting, and the pervading sense of loneliness that can shadow success. Drawing from my own experiences, I uncover the roots of our ... Show More
28m 17s
Oct 2025
What to Do When You Want to Escape the Moment
It’s normal to want to escape awkward, heavy, or boring moments — but distraction often leaves us feeling more disconnected. In this episode, Dora reflects on her silent retreat experience and offers mindful practices to name the urge, soften discomfort, and stay present with com ... Show More
5m 22s
Jul 2025
How to Stop Running Away from Yourself
<p class="p1">In this episode, my husband Juuso returns to the podcast. It had been some time since he joined me, and this conversation is tender, honest, and full of heart. We share openly about what we've been moving through together, some of the miracles we've experienced, and ... Show More
1h 35m