#31 - How I Learned to Feel and Release Emotional Tension

My show notes… Join me as I share some thoughts on a practice that has helped me more fully feel and release any emotional tension I’m carrying.  thealignedactor.com And here’s some stuff AI wrote that is a bit more comprehensive and maybe will help with SEO and all that fun stuff… In this podcast episode, the host shares their personal journey of learning to fully feel and express their emotions, a practice they initially struggled with despite advocating for emotional openness. They introduce an 'intentional release practice' developed while working with a coach to heal their childhood trauma. Through reflecting on their past, they identified the need to acknowledge, feel, and release emotions suppressed since childhood due to fear and a desire to protect their loved ones. The host describes creating a playlist of sad songs to facilitate emotional release, an approach that proved cathartic and led to significant personal growth. They emphasize the importance of acknowledging and nurturing all versions of oneself - past, present, and future - as a form of self-care and self-love. The episode encourages listeners to develop and adopt their own practices for emotional release and self care through asking “What do I need?” Get full access to The Aligned Actor at thealignedactor.substack.com/subscribe