#313 How to Get Through Hard Times ft. @relatable.therapist

<p>Hello Sunshine, in today's episode I brought in the big guns and I speak with Clinical Psychotherapist Monique Harding about how to work through hard times. We discuss understanding &amp; processing emotions, the concept of good or bad emotions, trauma, comparative suffering, journalling and tools to help you get through a difficult stage in your life. </p><p><strong>🎙️Breakdown of EP #313</strong></p><ul> <li>How Monique and I met</li> <li>Monique tells us about herself</li> <li>How to understand your emotions</li> <li>How your emotions can manifest physically </li> <li>The concept of 'good' &amp; 'bad' emotions </li> <li>What is trauma? </li> <li>How can you tell if you are avoiding your emotions? </li> <li>When is distraction healthy and when is it toxic? </li> <li>Tips for journalling </li> <li>Why is it important to feel our emotions rather than suppress</li> <li>Creating a safe space for kids to express their emotions </li> <li>Comparative suffering</li> <li>Tools to shift your mindset when you are going through a difficult time</li> <li>Releasing emotions physically </li> <li>Self-doubt </li> <li>Tips to minimise anxiety</li> <li>How to control obsessive thoughts around things you can't control?</li> </ul><p><br></p><p>🎶 Fire Starter of the Week | Murder on the Dancefloor by Sophie Ellis-Bextor<br>🎶 Guest's Fire Starter | Heat Waves by Glass Animals<br>🔥 Thought of the Week | <em>“Feelings or emotions are the universal language and are to be honored. They are the authentic expression of who you are at your deepest place.”</em> Judith Wright</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>RESOURCES: <br></strong><a href="https://www.courtneymangan.com.au/shop"><strong>Purchase my stationery</strong></a><strong> <br></strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/386137578864686"><strong>Join my closed Facebook group</strong></a><strong><br></strong>🎶 <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0apKTqh8cM3u4KMvCmYK63?si=1KMMzPJHQziuTyGigM5T-w">Time Blocking Playlist </a><br>🎶 <a href="https://open.spotif