Episode 42: How to Honor Sadness, Set Boundaries with Loneliness, and What to Do When You Don't Have Time for this Work

<p>You need your pain. Grief makes you real, and disappointment can inspire creativity, change, and growth. </p> <p>Sadness brings texture to the joys we experience. And yet, it's also not wise to let sadness take us over.</p> <p>In today's episode, we discuss how to set healthy boundaries with emotions like sadness and loneliness. </p> <p>Here's what we cover:</p> <p>—The surprising benefits of sadness</p> <p>—3 types of grief</p> <p>—The science of tears and how they help us</p> <p>—What loneliness needs to heal</p> <p>—Childhood play and how it informs your adult dreams</p> <p>—What to do when you just don't have the time for the pain</p> <p><a href="https://www.dralisoncook.com/ifsbundle/" target="_blank">Be sure to pick up your 3 free Boundaries for Your Soul resources here.  </a></p> <p>Thanks to our sponsors:</p> <p>Go to <a href="// Be sure to pick up your 3 free Boundaries for Your Soul resources here. Thanks to our sponsors: Organifi —Go to www.organifi.com/bestofyou and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today. Hiya Health—Visit hiyahealth.com/BESTOFYOU and get your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults. Get 46% off Boundaries for Your Soul & The Best of You here. Find a list of resources and the full transcript for this episode here Music by Andy Luiten Sound editing by Kelly Kramarik While Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only." target="_blank">www.organifi.com/bestofyou</a> and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today.</p> <p>Listen & subscribe to The Snack Show - <a href="https://tinyurl.com/TheSnackShowPodcast" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/TheSnackShowPodcast</a></p> <p><a href="https://churchsource.com/products/boundaries-for-your-soul-and-the-best-of-you-book-bundle?variant=40602546896993" target="_blank">Get 46% off Boundaries for Your Soul & The Best of You here. </a></p> <p><a href="https://www.dralisoncook.com/episode-42-how-to-honor-sadness-set-boundaries-with-loneliness-and-what-to-do-when-you-dont-have-time-for-this-work/" target="_blank">Find a list of resources and the full transcript for this episode here </a></p> <p>Music by Andy Luiten</p> <p>Sound editing by Kelly Kramarik</p> <p>While Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and  any  of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling  advice  nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content  and  products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.</p> <p><br></p>

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