Charisma Podcast Network
Charisma Podcast Network
39. Walls and Armor we put Between Ourselves and Others
39. Walls and Armor we put Between Ourselves and Others
39. Walls and Armor we put Between Ourselves and Others
Monday 21st March 2022
Heidi Mortenson discusses overcoming emotional barriers and embracing vulnerability for genuine connections in 'Strong Tower Mental Health'.
23 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Breaking Barriers: Heidi Mortenson on Overcoming Emotional Armor
The armor that you're wearing right now is gonna move you away from who you wanna be, who god wants you to be, and it's moving you away from the people that you want to be in deep connection with.
Ever feel like you're living behind a fortress, cut off from genuine connections? In this episode of 'Strong Tower Mental Health', licensed marriage and family therapist Heidi Mortenson dives into the emotional walls and armor we build around ourselves. These barriers might stem from a need to manage how others see us, protect ourselves from past trauma, or simply avoid the pain of vulnerability.
Heidi sheds light on these defense mechanisms, drawing from Brené Brown's research on perfectionism, foreboding joy, and numbing behaviors. She explains how these forms of 'armor' can distance us from true joy and intimacy, affecting not just our own lives but also the lives of our children. This episode isn't just about identifying these barriers—it's about learning how to dismantle them. Heidi emphasizes the importance of gratitude and the distinction between getting free and staying free.
Her compassionate approach encourages listeners to embrace vulnerability, fostering deeper, more authentic relationships. If you're ready to tear down those walls and live a life of genuine connection, this episode is a must-listen.