Drew Linsalata
Drew Linsalata
Anxiety and Fearing Emotions: Becoming More Emotionally Allowable | EP 316
Anxiety and Fearing Emotions: Becoming More Emotionally Allowable | EP 316
Anxiety and Fearing Emotions: Becoming More Emotionally Allowable | EP 316
Wednesday 7th May 2025
Explore emotional allowability with Drew & Joanna, learning to coexist with emotions instead of resisting them.
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Episode Overview
- Emotions can't be controlled, but responses can be managed.
- Parents often struggle with showing their true emotions to their children.
- Being emotionally allowable means embracing all types of feelings.
- Resisting emotions can intensify distress rather than alleviate it.
- Understanding emotions helps improve personal relationships.
"You don't get to pick to not have an emotion. I don't even think you get to pick to have one."
Feeling overwhelmed by your emotions and wondering if you can ever manage them? This episode of The Anxious Truth might be just what you need. Host Drew Linsalata is joined by Joanna Hardis, a therapist with a knack for tackling anxiety and OCD, to chat about the concept of 'emotional allowability'. It's not about controlling your emotions or wishing them away, but rather learning to coexist with them. Sounds daunting?
It might be, but Drew and Joanna break it down into digestible bits, making it seem less like climbing Everest and more like a gentle hike. Joanna shares her thoughts on why people often fear their emotions and what it means to be emotionally allowable. They discuss how resisting emotions can lead to more distress and why embracing them can actually be liberating.
Imagine being able to sit with your emotions without feeling like you're in a boxing match with yourself. Joanna's insights into how parents often struggle with their own emotions—and their children's—are particularly eye-opening. The duo also tackles the idea of emotional intelligence, questioning whether it's really about mastering emotions or simply letting them be. Their conversation touches on the experiences of empaths and highly sensitive people, pondering if these individuals might face unique challenges in becoming emotionally allowable.
With a sprinkle of humour and a lot of empathy, Drew and Joanna encourage you to rethink how you approach your emotions. So, if you're ready to explore this intriguing concept, tune in and see if emotional allowability might be the missing piece in your anxiety puzzle.