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Navigating Difficult Emotions with Self-Compassion // How accepting your emotions can reduce overwhelm and build resilience

In this episode of Thrive With Us, Dr Sarah Rasmi is joined by Dr Dana Jammal to explore emotions such as anger, sadness, fear, and anxiety, natural parts of the human experience that many of us try to suppress. Together, they discuss why avoidance can intensify distress and how shifting from “fighting” emotions to “allowing” them creates space for healing, balance, and growth.

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Key Takeaways
▪️ All emotions serve a purpose and provide valuable information about our needs
▪️ Suppressing emotions often strengthens anxiety and tension
▪️ Self-compassion helps regulate difficult feelings and supports resilience
▪️ Understanding values, not just goals, leads to meaningful emotional change
▪️ Acceptance allows us to move through emotions instead of being defined by them

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Disclaimer
This podcast is not a substitute for mental health advice or treatment. People are advised to reach out to a qualified healthcare provider should they need medical advice, counselling, and/or therapy regarding the matters that are discussed in this podcast.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
00:38 Understanding Challenging Emotions
01:30 Misconceptions About Emotions
03:54 The Impact of Suppression
07:38 The Cycle of Suppression
09:41 Anxiety and Control Strategies
12:48 The Function of Emotions
16:17 Toxic Positivity
17:36 Positive Emotions and Well-being
19:13 Self-Judgement and Emotional Processing
22:31 Social Anxiety and Avoidance
26:05 Goals vs. Values
27:40 The Importance of Focusing on the Process
28:32 Values in Therapy: A Guiding Principle
31:02 Toxic Positivity vs. Healthy Reframing
35:49 Acceptance and Making Space for Emotions
40:55 The Role of Self-Compassion
45:24 The Role of Self-Compassion
46:51 Empowering Clients to Handle Emotions
53:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts