#250 The Cost of Underfeeling and How to Stop Doing it#250 The Cost of Underfeeling and How to Stop Doing it
The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach
Are there certain things in life that you avoid because you don’t like the way they make you feel? The other day my husband and I were watching a show where a young couple had huge stacks of mail sitting around unopened because they hated...
22:35•9 Jun 2023
Facing Feelings: How Embracing Emotions Can Transform Your Life
Episode Overview
- Laura shares a profound experience with a naturopathic oncologist, highlighting the importance of acknowledging and processing emotions
- She discusses how familiar discomforts often drive individuals to avoid unfamiliar, uncomfortable feelings, leading to negative coping mechanisms
- Encourages listeners to embrace discomfort, explore their emotions, and make choices that result in positive change
- Empowers listeners to commit to noticing and getting to know every feeling that arises, without 'underfeeling'
- She invites listeners to explore the Better Than Before Breast Cancer Life Coaching Membership to build a life that's better than before breast cancer
“I am not going to underfeel. I am not going to underfeel this weekend. I'm going to notice every feeling that comes up and I'm just going to get to know it. I'm going to get to know what it feels like in my body. I'm going to say, that's interesting. That's just a vibration. That's just an emotion. And it's something I can choose to manage.”
Imagine letting unopened bills pile up just to avoid the stress they bring. Sounds familiar? In this thought-provoking episode of 'The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach', Laura Lummer dives into the common habit of 'underfeeling'—avoiding certain emotions because they make us uncomfortable. Drawing from her own experiences and a poignant encounter with a naturopathic oncologist, Laura highlights how this avoidance can lead to negative coping mechanisms. Instead of running from these feelings, she encourages listeners to face them head-on.
By embracing all emotions, even the uncomfortable ones, you can gain a deeper understanding of yourself and make choices that lead to positive change. Laura’s relatable anecdotes and practical advice make this episode a must-listen for anyone looking to break free from the cycle of avoidance and live a more fulfilling life.
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