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No Feeling Is Final — 05 | Emotionally Deluxe
No Feeling Is Final — 05 | Emotionally Deluxe
No Feeling Is Final — 05 | Emotionally Deluxe
Sunday 14th March 2021
Anna Riesley's candid memoir explores emotional sensitivity and mental health recovery with humour and resilience.
29 minutes
Inspiring
Authentic
Engaging
Hopeful
Compassionate
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Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Mindful Recovery
Sexual Stigmas & Myths
Mindfulness & Technology in Health
Parenting & Children
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Episode Overview
- Anna Riesley shares her journey through mental health recovery.
- Dialectical behaviour therapy plays a key role in her progress.
- Anna becomes an advocate for mental health online.
- The Big Feels Club provides a space for open emotional discussions.
- Anna redefines emotional sensitivity as a strength.
I'm sensitive, and that is not good, and that is not bad. That's just me.
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? In the fifth instalment of 'No Feeling Is Final,' Anna Riesley shares her emotional rollercoaster of mental health recovery. It's a candid memoir that takes listeners through Anna's experiences with dialectical behaviour therapy, hospital stays, and unexpected internet fame. Anna's journey from feeling like a 'masticated maraschino cherry' to becoming an advocate for mental health is both relatable and inspiring.
Through her raw honesty, she opens up about the struggles of living with emotional sensitivity and how it led her to start a podcast with her ex-fiancé, Peter. Anna's story is filled with humour and poignant moments, like the existential crisis in the shampoo aisle, which will resonate with anyone who has questioned their identity.
As Anna navigates therapy and online advocacy, she finds herself connecting with people across the globe, campaigning for better mental health services, and ultimately discovering her own worth. Her unique blend of vulnerability and strength challenges societal norms about emotional sensitivity, encouraging others to embrace their 'big feelings.' Anna's experiences highlight the importance of sharing personal stories and building supportive communities, like the Big Feels Club, where people can openly discuss their emotions without judgment.
This episode is not just about recovery; it's about redefining what it means to be emotionally deluxe. So, are you ready to embrace your big feelings and find your tribe?