Episode 2 – "I'm Emotionally chinny"

Everyone has to pay the pain (pied) piper, eventually.

In this episode, co-host Tanya shares her experiences of being "emotionally chinny" and dissociating as a coping mechanism to handle trauma. With the support of her therapist, Katherine, Tanya delves into the transformative power of reconnecting with her body and emotions.

Co-host and licensed counselor Olivia Pruznick sheds light on the common disconnect between the mind and body and emphasizes the importance of embracing the full range of human emotions for deeper healing. She draws parallels to athletes' performances and the mind-body relationship, illustrating the significance of acknowledging bodily responses to trauma.

Tanya and Olivia explore the transformation from emotional resilience to vulnerability, recognizing that feeling the depths of grief and pain allows for a richer experience of joy and love. The episode delves into the challenging yet liberating process of tuning into one's emotions, unearthing buried feelings, and finding strength through vulnerability.

Chapters

(00:00) Mic drop

(1:36) Why does the body matter?

(2:55) Body awareness

(4:30) Tanya's first dissociative ep.

(6:08) Hendo's Chin

(7:39) Tanya's first breakdown

(9:14) Why feel?

(15:28) Why name emotions?

(19:38)Pain and sports pt. 2

(21:51) Happiness is scary

(22:58) Sad or depressed?

(27:14) The Marathon

(30:05) Fight Club

Resources for further reading

Building the Elite - a book/podcast created by former Navy SEALS, that discusses systems building, growth mindset, and strength and conditioning for resilience

Brene Brown - specifically her work on foreboding joy and how that relates to vulnerability 

Find out more at http://therapyismytherapy.co

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