What if the parts of us we try hardest to hide are the very ones that hold the key to healing?

In this episode, I sit down with Rebecca Jarvis, founder of the Dark Water Institute, to talk about the emotional landscapes we’re often taught to fear – grief, shame, fear, uncertainty – and why these so-called "dark" feelings might actually be worth staying with, not fixing.

Rebecca brings years of experience in trauma, crisis care, and healing. Her work invites people into emotional depth with compassion – not to transform darkness into light, but to make room for what’s real.

What we talk about in this episode:

• Redefining darkness: why it doesn’t need to be feared or fixed
• The role of self-trust in moving through discomfort
• How sensitivity offers a different kind of wisdom in the healing process
• Letting go of emotional performance and building true connection
• What it looks like to build capacity for discomfort – one small step at a time

More about Rebecca:

You can learn more about Rebecca’s work via her website and LinkedIn:

• Website: darkwaterinstitute.com
• LinkedIn: Rebecca Jarvis

Rebecca also offers virtual "Lily Pad Sessions" – short, grounding sessions for those looking to explore trust, healing, and support in a gentler way.

Want to get in touch? Email me at hello@practicalfeeling.com

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