the vulnerability of joy: releasing our fear of happy + how having fun helps us feel seen

We say we want joy, but sometimes when joy finds us, we hide from it.In our next episode of the #VulnerabilityofSomethingNew series, we’re getting real about joy: sometimes joy and other pleasant emotions are scary. Many forms of hiding are designed to help us avoid disappointment, and resisting joy can be one of them. Yet, we can learn the art of opening our hearts to joy, fun, and pleasure, which can help us grow our capacity for healing. In this episode, we explore joy as a vulnerability practice with Jessica Vickers, LMFT, PMH-C, EMDR to discuss all things joy and being seen:Why we hide from the joy of the things we say we want mostHow allowing joy and hope help us feel seenHow allowing painful emotions open us up to experience the pleasant onesHow to slowly, but surely repair your relationship with joyHow to create, find, and indulge in joy, right here and right nowJessica Vickers is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Counselor, and a proud Disney Adult. She owns her private practice & specializes in working with women of color and women on their motherhood journeys. Jessica founded The Happiest Healers Club for mental health practitioners who choose to network joyfully. She has been featured in SF Gate as "The Defender of Disney Adults" and aims to bring joy and healing to others both online and IRL.Enjoyed the episode? Subscribe, like, share, and stay tuned for more!Keep the conversation going on our Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/blackgirlseen⁠Keep up with Jessica Vickers here:Website: https://www.jessicavickersmft.com/ Instagram: @jessicavickersmft Happiest Healers ClubNever miss an episode by subscribing to the Seen Sunday newsletter: ⁠https://blackgirlseen.myflodesk.com/seensunday⁠ Find resources and support: ⁠www.blackgirlseen.com/support⁠ Find suggested readings from the podcast here. Learn more about Black Girl Seen at ⁠www.blackgirlseen.com