Episode #158:

Permission To feel Sad: Why You Avoid Feeling Sad, and What to Do Instead

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Episode #158: Permission To feel Sad: Why You Avoid Feeling Sad, and What to Do Instead

 

About the Episode:

In today's episode, we delve into the emotion of sadness, discussing why it's essential to feel and process it rather than avoiding it. We explore the societal and psychological reasons behind our tendency to suppress sadness and provide practical strategies for acknowledging and managing this fundamental human emotion.


What You'll Learn in This Episode:

  • Why avoiding sadness is detrimental to your mental and physical health.
  • The societal expectations and psychological defense mechanisms that lead to sadness avoidance.
  • The impact of ancestral and generational trauma on your ability to feel sadness.
  • Practical steps to process and express sadness safely.
  • How to build emotional resilience and practice self-compassion.

Tune in to learn more about embracing sadness and transforming it into a source of strength and healing.

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The Empowered Brain: About the Podcast

This podcast is for all women, those that identify as leaders and those that don't, yet. You'll learn how to let go of guilt and self-doubt so you can show up with confidence everywhere you go. No more questioning if your idea is good enough to share, if it's worth it to speak up, or if you're a good enough leader. All that self-critical B.S. stops now. Listen in as masterful educator and Harvard grad physician, Dr. Vanessa Calderón, teaches you how to let go of the things standing in the way of your success as a leader. Get ready, this podcast will accelerate your personal and professional growth.

 

Dr. Vanessa Calderón, MD, MPP has over 20 years of leadership experience. She is a Harvard grad, ER physician, Life and Leadership coach, and a mother of 2. She's a first generation Latina and is dedicated to uplifting her community. She's the founder of the Latina Leadership Accelerator, where she uses education and coaching to support the personal and professional development of women at all stages of their lives and careers.

 

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