Episode 80: Navigating Overwhelming Emotions—2 Essential Steps to Bring Calm to the Chaos Within

<p>What if your emotions aren't your enemies afterall? What if they actually help? This holiday season, I'm taking you on a deep dive into my proven 5-step method for finding joy and peace by bringing harmony and wholeness to your inner world. </p><p>Today, we'll walk through the first 2 steps that are crucial to developing a healthy relationship with your emotions. Here’s what we cover:</p><p>1. 3 truths about emotions (5:19)</p><p>2. A counterintuitive (but essential!) first step (9:38)</p><p>3. How to speak on behalf of an emotion vs. from it (17:21)</p><p>4. The surprising solution to negative emotions (21:58)</p><p>5. How to finally move from self-condemnation to self-compassion and why this is central to the message of Christ (32:40)</p><p>Find a full transcript and list of resources from this episode <a href="https://wp.me/pa3WGh-1Kk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">here</a>.</p><p>Do you have questions for Dr. Alison?⁠ <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3N7QByNr1lLxXtAxPQG2DlbTQnCtLvp86RfWSxdkX-puz7Q/viewform" target="_blank">Leave them here</a>.</p><p>Want to receive free bonus content? ⁠⁠Sign up for my free weekly email <a href="https://www.dralisoncook.com/2-e-books-and-audio-file-web/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Thanks to our sponsors:</p><p>Go to ⁠<a href="https://tinyurl.com/TBOYOrganifi" target="_blank">www.organifi.com/bestofyou⁠</a> today and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today. </p><p>This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at <a href="http://betterhelp.com/BESTOFYOU" target="_blank">betterhelp.com/BESTOFYOU</a> and get on your way to being your best self. </p><p>Go to <a href="http://aquatru.com/" target="_blank">AquaTru.com</a> and enter code BESTOFYOU at checkout to get 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier!</p><p>Related Episodes:</p><p><a href="https://www.dralisoncook.com/episode-70-mastering-the-art-of-emotional-intelligence-how-to-harness-the-power-of-your-emotions-to-improve-your-relationships/">Episode 70</a>: Mastering the Art of Emotional Intelligence—How to Harness the Power of Your Emotions to Improve Your Relationships</p><p><a href="https://www.dralisoncook.com/episode-39-boundaries-for-your-soul-how-to-navigate-your-overwhelming-thoughts-feelings/">Episode 39</a>: Boundaries for Your Soul—How to Navigate Your Overwhelming Thoughts & Feelings</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzFDKlRfLhPJwMMAJGbkTmIoFZthM8zm1">Boundaries for Your Soul Youtube Series</a></p><p><a href="https://www.dralisoncook.com/episode-57-should-i-turn-the-other-cheek-why-its-the-opposite-of-being-a-doormat-how-to-stand-firm-in-the-face-of-gaslighting-manipulation-and-toxicity/">Episode 57</a>: Should I Turn the Other Cheek? Why It’s the Opposite of Being a Doormat & How to Stand Firm in the Face of Gaslighting, Manipulation, and Toxicity</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>

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