Embodied Emotions: The Foundation of Emotional Simplicity in Three Steps

Welcome to the first episode in a 3 part series where I'm diving into the concept of emotional simplicity and how it can totally change the way you handle emotions day-to-day. In this first episode, I'm focusing on emotions as embodied experiences, with the intention of offering a perspective shift that encourages greater self-compassion and grace. Sharing the coaching framework called "The Model" by Brooke Castillo and excerpts from the incredible book, Your Body Is Your Brain by Amanda Blake,  I aim to explain how our thoughts and feelings intertwine with our bodily experiences and why this can make it impossible to just "change our mind", "choose a different thought" or "be more positive". From the day you are born, you are creating a model through your "felt sense" and I seek to show you how these deep-seated patterns that shape your emotional world along with how you can explore the wisdom of your body and pave the way for self-love and acceptance. I kick things off sharing my definition of emotional simplicity and how combining coaching with somatic practices can give you a real sense of calm, peace and presence. It's a good reminder that a lot of our emotional patterns started way back when we were kids and how important it is to cut ourselves some slack. As you listen, think about what emotional simplicity means to you and how you can tune into your body's wisdom to be more compassionate towards yourself. This episode is just the start as we’ll be tackling emotional acceptance and self-compassion next. So kick back and join me what I hope is an  enlightening chat and if you enjoy it I'd love for you to subscribe to the podcast, share it with your friends, and catch us in the next episode! Please note, the link to the book is my Amazon affiliate link