Posts tagged feelings
529 - Yes, You Can Think Your Way Out of Your Feelings (Sometimes)
529 - Yes, You Can Think Your Way Out of Your Feelings (Sometimes)

Today we're discussing cognitive reappraisal, or the notion of thinking your way out of a negative emotional response to a given situation. We'll be going over research available on cognitive reappraisal, what it looks like in real life, and whether or not it's just gaslighting yourself into feeling like your relationship is better than it actually is.

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PodcastMultiamorycognitive reappraisal, relationships, feelings, emotions
469 - Discomfort is Good For You
469 - Discomfort is Good For You

Nobody LIKES feeling uncomfortable...but today we're going to be looking at a few ways we sometimes avoid discomfort that may be making the problem worse instead of better. We're taking a good hard look at the emotions a lot of us prefer to avoid, how distractions and quick fixes aren't the best things to do all the time, and explore some techniques for reclaiming your ability to feel your emotions and improve your relationships.

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PodcastMultiamorydiscomfort, avoidant, avoiding discomfort, emotions, feelings, feeling emotions
348 - Transforming Feelings Into Words
348 - Transforming Feelings Into Words

This week we're discussing transforming feelings into words effectively, which is the basis of most talk therapy and is often fundamental in having successful relationships. We're going over why it can be difficult to put this into practice, as well as some techniques to help next time you're struggling to put your feelings into words.

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PodcastMultiamoryfeelings, emotions, therapy, talk therapy, skills, communication, communication skills