231. How to Know When Emotional Difficulty Is Worth It

231. How to Know When Emotional Difficulty Is...

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468. How to Microdose Negative Emotions & Become Unstoppable

Do you find yourself avoiding negative emotions at all costs, distracting yourself with food, Netflix, or your phone? What if you could build the capacity to feel any emotion, no matter how uncomfortable, and still keep moving forward? In this episode, I’m diving into the concept ...  Show more

467. Coaching Hotline: Is My Relationship Toxic? & Handling Health Anxiety

Do you feel like you’re stuck in a toxic relationship, but aren’t sure if it’s really the relationship or just your thoughts? In this Coaching Hotline episode, I dive into a listener’s question about how to tell if your relationship is toxic and how much of the issue comes down t ...  Show more

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