Struggling with avoiding your feelings? Today, I’m talking about a topic that we've all grappled with: emotions and their avoidance as a coping mechanism. In this compact, bite-sized episode, we’ll explore how suppressing emotions can lead to unhealthy and unproductive behaviors, and why facing your feelings head-on is crucial for both mental and physical health.

I emphasize the significance of identifying and addressing these compartmentalized emotions by breaking down practical steps and sharing insightful research. You'll learn how to start tuning into your feelings without overwhelming yourself and the transformative power of mindful curiosity instead of judgment.

In this episode we cover:

- The dangers of suppressing emotions

- How repressed emotions manifest physically

- Practical steps to face your feelings

- The importance of an emotions log

- How to cultivate curiosity towards your emotions

RESOURCES:

The Body Keeps the Score - Bessel Van Der Kolk, MD

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More about Christina Mattison and the Leading with Heart Podcast
Hey there! I'm Christina Mattison, an Air Force Officer, yoga teacher, dedicated wife, and proud mother of two. But most importantly, I'm here as a wellness and leadership coach for women in the military. I want you to know something: It doesn't have to be this way.

I've walked in your combat boots, and I understand the chaos that often accompanies military life. But I'm here to share a powerful truth with you: You have the innate ability to transform your own life. I've personally experienced this transformation, and I've witnessed it in the lives of countless clients I've had the privilege to guide.

Welcome to the Leading With Heart podcast — your ultimate resource for discovering how to infuse joy, peace, and true success into every facet of military life.

**The views and opinions expressed within this podcast episode are those of the individual, and do not necessarily represent those of the Department of Defense or its components.