What Happens When You STOP Fighting Your Emotions? With Erin Woo

In this episode, we dive deep into the practice of being present with unwanted emotions, exploring how mindfulness can help us accept and transform difficult feelings. Learn how to sit with negative emotions without judgment, and discover the power of mindfulness in navigating life's emotional challenges. Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, or other unwanted emotions, this podcast offers valuable insights and techniques to help you embrace and heal through mindful awareness.📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒In this Pause To Elevate Podcast, my guest is Erin Woo.  She is Assistant Director of Mindfulness in Education at Brown University, a senior mindfulness teacher and teacher trainer, and a researcher. Her research is focused on adapting mindfulness to make it more accessible to diverse groups, especially for underrepresented communities.  She also presented a TEDx talk about mindfulness and where emotion come from.    Connect with Erin Woo by visiting https://mindfulness.sph.brown.edu/people/erin-woo-med ➡️ Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-woo-58624883/📚 Book mentioned in this episode: 📕 "Heal Thy Self: Lessons on Mindfulness in Medicine" by Saki Santorelli (Author), Jon Kabat-Zinn (Foreword) - https://amzn.to/3Xfx1eqNote:  We’re affiliates with the link above through Amazon, meaning if you click a link for a book and make a purchase, we earn small commission at no extra cost to you, which can support this channel.  We recommend these books because they are helpful and useful, not because of the minimal commissions we may receive. Please do not spend any money on these products unless you believe they will help you achieve your goals.  🌿 Stay ConnectedJoin our free newsletter for upcoming mindfulness sessions, retreats, programs, resources, and other opportunities:https://centreformindfulness.ca/About Pause to ElevateSubscribe to Pause to Elevate so you don't miss upcoming conversations about mindfulness, psychology, and human flourishing.DisclaimerContent provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is intended solely for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Although Dr. Al-Mashat is a Licensed Psychologist in British Columbia, Canada, viewing, listening to, or reading this content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. Please consult an appropriate health professionals regarding your individual circumstances.Full Disclaimer & Privacy:https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resourc...