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161. Walking Through Discomfort: How to Stay Present When Things Feel Hard

161. Walking Through Discomfort: How to Stay Present When Things Feel Hard

Update: 2025-07-23
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Have you ever noticed how exhausting it is to fight against your emotions?

 

Whether it's trying to resist a craving, suppress anxiety, or push through difficult feelings,  the constant battle is draining. And here's the truth: fighting against discomfort actually makes things harder. But what if there was another way?

 

This episode was inspired by a surprising conversation with my 12-year-old son after his first 5k race, where a simple statement captured something profound about how we handle discomfort in every area of our lives.

 

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://carriehollandmd.com/161

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161. Walking Through Discomfort: How to Stay Present When Things Feel Hard

161. Walking Through Discomfort: How to Stay Present When Things Feel Hard

Carrie Holland, MD, CPT