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Ashes to Awesome Podcast - Rising in Recovery
Chuck and Ryan explore 'Locating' and the 'Feeling Wheel', tools that enhance emotional intelligence and foster deeper connections.
1:07:22•21 Sept 2023
Unlocking Emotional Intelligence: The Power of 'Locating' and the 'Feeling Wheel'
Episode Overview
- The practice of 'Locating' aids in matching emotions with words through somatic experience
- The 'Feeling Wheel' serves as a practical tool for expanding the emotional lexicon
- Phenomenology in therapy allows individuals to construct and shift their own reality through consciousness
- Enhancing emotional vocabulary encourages personal evolution and authentic connections
- Exploring emotional intelligence and its transformative potential in recovery
“Once we hit that second tier, it wasn't accurate. And so let's look at the opposite of that, which is peaceful content and relaxed. So if you're in a deficit of motion, you can go across the wheel and start to focus on a state that you want to be.”
Ever felt like you can't quite put your feelings into words? In this enlightening episode of the 'Ashes to Awesome Podcast', Chuck LaFlange and Ryan wrap up their Emotional Lexicon series with a deep dive into two transformative tools: 'Locating' and the 'Feeling Wheel'. Guided by Ryan, Chuck explores 'Locating', a practice pioneered by Eugene Gendlin, which helps you connect physical sensations with emotions. It's like finding the right key for a lock you didn't know existed.
They then introduce the 'Feeling Wheel', a simple yet powerful tool that broadens your emotional vocabulary, helping you pinpoint exactly what you're feeling. This episode isn't just about naming emotions; it's about understanding them deeply and using that understanding to build stronger, more authentic connections with yourself and others. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or just curious about emotional intelligence, this episode offers practical insights and tools to enhance your emotional journey.
Tune in for a conversation that's as engaging as it is enlightening, and discover how expanding your emotional lexicon can lead to personal growth and deeper relationships.
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