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Mastering Emotions: The Secret Curve No One Teaches You (Episode 169)
Mastering Emotions: The Secret Curve No One Teaches You (Episode 169)
Mastering Emotions: The Secret Curve No One Teaches You (Episode 169)
Tuesday 20th May 2025
Explore emotional literacy's role in addiction recovery with Jodie Stevens. Learn to ride the emotional wave for lasting change.
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Episode Overview
- Emotional literacy is crucial for overcoming addiction.
- Recognising and naming emotions can reduce their power.
- Riding the emotional wave helps maintain sobriety.
- Childhood experiences shape emotional understanding.
- Support and mindfulness aid in building resilience.
Emotions don't destroy you, but running from them does.
Have you ever found yourself staring at the bottom of a glass, wondering how you got there again? In this episode of 'Genuine Life Recovery', Jodie Stevens tackles the often overlooked emotional roots of addiction and relapse. It's not about willpower, she argues, but emotional literacy – a skill many of us were never taught.
Through relatable anecdotes and candid reflections, Jodie explores the concept of emotional blindness, or alexithymia, where emotions seem locked behind a glass wall, leaving us unable to name or understand them. Jodie dives into the seven core emotions that shape our mental health and recovery, offering insights into how childhood experiences can lead to emotional blind spots. She introduces the idea of riding the emotional wave – allowing feelings to rise, peak, and fall naturally without jumping ship.
It's like surfing; you stay on the board until the wave calms down. This approach is a powerful tool for maintaining sobriety, as it encourages facing emotions head-on rather than numbing them. With gentle humour and compassionate understanding, Jodie shares practical strategies for building an emotional dashboard. By naming and accepting our feelings, we can strip them of their power and transform our recovery journey.
Whether it's through prayer, mindfulness, or seeking support from loved ones, Jodie emphasises that you're not alone in this battle. Tune in to hear how mastering your emotions can lead to lasting change. It's not just about staying sober; it's about becoming whole and finding joy even in the darkest times. So, are you ready to ride the wave and discover a path to emotional resilience?