{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F1149353d-1c87-4312-8b2f-8964dc77f003","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"234. Focus On Emotion - Not Your Diagnosis","description":"In this episode, I delve deep into my personal journey and share insights on embracing and understanding emotions. As someone who has walked through emotional battles and navigated the ups and downs of diagnosis, I know how transformative it is to learn emotional resilience. We explore the essential nature of emotions, the importance of releasing judgment, and why moving beyond labels can unlock a more fulfilling life. This episode is about reducing suffering, increasing self-love, and finding a way to live joyfully, even with life\u2019s challenges.\n\n- **[0:00] Introduction and Personal Journey** \n I reflect on the journey of this podcast and my personal growth in business. This podcast is more than just content; it's a heartfelt endeavor to help others.\n\n- **[3:00] The Importance of Emotions** \n Emotions are the core of a fulfilling life. We talk about how managing emotions is crucial for living intentionally and powerfully. \n\n- **[5:45] Personal Experiences with Emotional Battles** \n I share my past struggles with intense emotions and how they impacted my life, especially during early motherhood. Emotions can be overwhelming, but there is a way to navigate them.\n\n- **[11:20] Client Stories and Emotional Challenges** \n My clients\u2019 experiences vary widely\u2014from inner battles to life-altering events. Regardless of their circumstances, it all comes back to how they handle emotions.\n\n- **[16:30] Understanding and Allowing Emotions** \n We're not taught how to feel or understand emotions deeply. I discuss how learning about feelings, their bodily sensations, and their impact on us is transformative.\n\n- **[21:10] Moving Beyond Diagnosis** \n A diagnosis doesn\u2019t have to define you. I share my experience with clinical diagnoses and why I choose to see them as information rather than identity. Diagnosis can provide insight, but it\u2019s not a life sentence.\n\n- **[26:50] Reducing Suffering and Enhancing Life** \n The goal in coaching is to reduce suffering and increase life satisfaction. We start by managing pain, then look for ways to enrich and enliven life.\n\n- **[30:45] Compulsion vs. Desire** \n Compulsion often drives us out of fear, whereas desire is about genuine longing. Shifting from compulsion to desire is key to creating a life you truly want.\n\n- **[33:15] Final Thoughts and Closing Invitation** \n Imagine what life could be like if you let go of the belief that something\u2019s inherently wrong with you. What if you could experience relief, joy, and love without fixing \"everything\"?\n\n**Connect with Me:**\n\nIf you\u2019re ready to work through emotional challenges, I invite you to book a free call with me at [amandahess.ca](https://www.amandahess.ca) to start the journey to reducing suffering and creating a life you love.\n\n**Outro:**\n\nThank you so much for tuning in! New episodes drop weekly. Please consider leaving a review\u2014it helps the podcast grow and reach more listeners like you. And if you\u2019re ready to make lasting change, schedule a free consult at amandahess.ca","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/5527e17e-34b9-4a35-a098-24e169629fa7/2.jpg"}