031: The Power of Letting Yourself Feel

This episode explores a redefinition of power.Jillian opens with a statement she has been reflecting on: real power is not control. It is the willingness to feel what is here long enough that it no longer controls you.From there, the conversation unfolds into business, parenting, leadership, marriage, and self regulation.Jillian shares what she has observed in business owners who suppress fear and stress, only to react from dysregulation. Meg reflects on a recent personal moment where pausing allowed her to uncover a deeper wound around safety and being misunderstood.Together they unpack:The difference between control and true powerWhat happens when emotions are stuffed instead of feltThe “power of the pause”How unprocessed emotions affect leadership and familiesSoft power versus aggressive powerThe role of safety in emotional regulationAvoidance, compartmentalization, and productivity as numbing strategiesWhy rest can feel unsafeAcceptance as a bridge emotionMoving from frustration to gratitudeEmotional habits and unconscious reactionsThey also discuss practical tools including meditation, journaling, the HeartMath device, and Meg’s Self Mastery course as pathways toward awareness, acceptance, and intentional response.A key thread throughout the episode is this:Emotions are not the enemy.Avoidance is.You do not become powerless by feeling.You become free.Key ThemesPower as capacity and presence rather than dominanceEmotional awareness as leadership strengthThe nervous system and biofeedbackAcceptance before empowermentHealing self to heal relationshipsWe Would Love to Connect With YouYour reflections, questions, and lived experiences mean so much to us.If this episode resonates, please share it, leave a review, or reach out.Connect with JillianWebsite: https://trellissuite.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-pezet-trellis/Email: [email protected] with MegWebsite: www.profoundwellness.netEmail: [email protected]: facebook.com/megan.fikseInstagram: instagram.com/m.laidlawMeg’s OfferingsHeart Math BioFeedback Device: https://www.heartmath.com/coachmegSelf Mastery Program:https://www.profoundwellness.net/self-mastery-programBold Beautiful Life Membership:https://www.profoundwellness.net/membershipBold Beautiful Business Mastermind:https://www.profoundwellness.net/mastermindMentioned in this episode:Outro Dyn AD