Why do we fear feeling emotions like anger or sadness? Could they be keys to understanding ourselves better?
In this episode, Joie Seldon, an emotional intelligence innovator, a Joy Guide, Mentor/Coach and Emotion Enlightener Synergizing mind, emotions and purpose. Joie shares her journey from aspiring actor to somatic therapist, coach, and author. Drawing from her book Emotions: An Owner’s Manual, Joie explains how understanding sadness, fear, anger, and joy can lead to a more fulfilling life and stronger relationships.
Joie discusses how suppressed emotions impact us physically and psychologically. She emphasizes that emotions are a biological information system and offers practical tools to process feelings healthily. Joie also explores societal myths around "negative emotions" and how embracing all feelings can unlock personal power and clarity.
Want to navigate your emotions more effectively? Stay tuned until the end for Joie's free resource on mastering difficult conversations.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
VALUABLE RESOURCES
BEST MOMENTS
"It’s not the emotion that’s negative; it’s the suppression or mismanagement of it that causes harm."
"Sadness slows you down to process loss. Without it, we’d be like robots."
"Anger is an outward-moving energy that sets boundaries—it’s a message, not a problem."
"Our emotions are giving us incredibly valuable information—embracing them is key to personal growth."
"We have a choice in how we respond to emotions, even in difficult situations."
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