Coping with shame, anxiety, and other negative emotions, Ep 31

Coping with shame, anxiety, and other negative emotions, Ep 31

Ever felt like you're drowning in a sea of negative emotions during your recovery journey? Jesse Mogle is here to throw you a lifeline. In this episode of 'From Sobriety to Recovery', Jesse dives deep into the murky waters of shame, anxiety, and other negative emotions that can derail your path to recovery. He breaks down the crucial differences between shame and guilt—shame being the thought 'I am bad', and guilt being 'I did something bad'.

Understanding this distinction is key to addressing your emotional triggers effectively. Anxiety, on the other hand, is all about the fear of future uncertainties. Jesse emphasizes that while you can't control others' reactions, you are fully responsible for your own actions. He introduces the STEM method—Stop, Think, Evaluate, and Move—as a practical tool for managing these overwhelming feelings.

Through his own experiences and heartfelt advice, Jesse offers five actionable steps to handle and overcome these emotions: bring them into the light, untangle what you're feeling, separate your actions from your identity, recognize your triggers, and make meaningful connections. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone looking to transform their negative emotions into stepping stones for personal growth and recovery.