Positive Mindset or Emotional Avoidance?

I've learned the hard way that numbing out the bad only amplifies the turmoil. My past dance with alcohol and other destructive avoidance behavior taught me that evading life's punches doesn't make you any stronger—it just postpones the inevitable knockout. In this episode, we peel back the layers of what it means to have a positive mindset without dismissing the difficult emotions we feel. It's a raw look at how embracing the full spectrum of our emotions, including those pesky negative ones, can lead to a healthier, more balanced state of being.

We're talking honesty, awareness, and the challenging work of not just surviving, but thriving through adversity. Tune in and learn how turning towards our emotions, rather than away, can lead to true emotional resilience and gratitude.