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EPISODE · Apr 28, 2025 · 15 MIN

Working with your emotion systems

from Beneath the Surface · host Shannon Beer

Ever struggle to follow through on your health, self-care and business goals - even when you know what to do?In this episode, I break down the three emotional systems that drive our behaviours: Threat, Drive, and Soothe. You’ll learn how these systems evolved, how they show up in your day-to-day patterns, and why so many people get stuck in a loop of all-or-nothing thinking, self-criticism, and burnout.By the end, you'll understand how to start working with your emotions, not against themTimestamps:00:00 – Intro: Why you swing between extremes02:12 – The 3 emotion systems explained6:40 – How they show up in real life (and mess with your goals)14:03 – Client story: perfectionism, shame, and unmet needs18:27 – How your upbringing shaped your emotional regulation21:55 – Working with your systems (not against them)25:10 – What a balanced system feels like27:48 – Free Emotion System Audit explainedIf this episode helped you see your patterns differently, I’d love it if you shared it with a friend or left a review.More Resources:Grab the free mini-course: Emotion Systems Audit – Download hereConnect with Shannon on Instagram: @coachshannonbeerLearn more about compassion coaching: get the details here

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