Breaking Down Emotional Walls: A Path to Healing
Episode Overview
Understand why we build emotional walls as survival mechanisms. Learn how outdated walls can hinder personal growth. Discover practical steps to dismantle walls with courage and compassion. Recognise the importance of self-inquiry in healing. Embrace vulnerability to foster connection and creativity.
Walls serve an essential purpose; they keep us safe. But over time, we forget these walls are there.
Angela Myer, host of The Undetected Narcissist Podcast, invites you to explore the emotional barriers we often construct in response to life's challenges. In this episode titled 'The Walls We Build: Dismantling Our Emotional Barriers', Angela takes a heartfelt look at how these invisible fortresses, built from past traumas like rejection and betrayal, can prevent us from truly living. With over 20 years of experience in narcissistic recovery, Angela offers a unique perspective on understanding and overcoming these self-imposed barriers.
Angela shares her personal journey and wisdom, shedding light on why we build these walls in the first place. She discusses the roles of protection, control, and identity in shaping our emotional defenses. Through engaging anecdotes and metaphorical stories, such as 'The Castle' and 'The Garden', Angela illustrates the impact these walls have on our lives and how they can become outdated, hindering our growth and happiness.
Listeners are guided through the process of recognising and dismantling these walls with courage, compassion, forgiveness, and grace. Angela emphasises the importance of self-inquiry, encouraging you to ask yourself vital questions about your emotional barriers. The episode is packed with practical advice on how to let love in and embrace vulnerability. If you're seeking ways to break free from emotional constraints and embrace a life of connection and creativity, this episode offers valuable insights and guidance.
Angela's compassionate approach ensures that you feel supported every step of the way as you embark on this transformative journey.