Andrea Vitz
Andrea Vitz, Jon Leon Guerrero
06-03-2021 Coping vs. healing
06-03-2021 Coping vs. healing
06-03-2021 Coping vs. healing
Thursday 3rd June 2021
Tune into 'Levelheaded Talk' with Dr. Vitz and Jon Leon Guerrero as they explore coping vs healing and the journey to emotional sobriety.
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Get the buttons here!Coping vs Healing: A Deep Dive into Emotional Sobriety
Yes, coping versus healing, coping. You can do something that's going to make you feel better right now for a little while, or you can do something that's a little bit harder. That's going to help you forever.
Ever feel like you're stuck in a loop, dealing with the same emotional pain over and over? In this episode of 'Levelheaded Talk', Dr. Andrea Vitz and Jon Leon Guerrero tackle the critical difference between coping and healing. Dr. Vitz kicks off the discussion by sharing her insights on how temporary fixes, like alcohol or lashing out, only change our feelings for a moment but don't address the root causes of our pain.
She calls this the 'insanity cycle' – doing the same thing repeatedly and expecting different results. The episode takes a hard look at how emotional insobriety keeps us addicted to negative feelings like shame and fear, often without us even realizing it. Dr. Vitz argues that true healing requires us to face our traumas head-on, which can be uncomfortable but is essential for long-term emotional health.
The hosts highlight the importance of moving from temporary, non-solution-based remedies to permanent, solution-focused approaches. They urge listeners to choose healing over coping and remind them that they are not alone in this journey. There's a supportive community ready to help dig through the tough stuff and guide you toward real emotional sobriety. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to break free from harmful coping mechanisms and start the hard but rewarding work of true healing.