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Diante Fuchs: The Gift of Anxiety — How Emotions Guide Us Forward | Episode 97
Diante Fuchs: The Gift of Anxiety — How Emotions Guide Us Forward | Episode 97
Diante Fuchs: The Gift of Anxiety — How Emotions Guide Us Forward | Episode 97
Wednesday 9th October 2024
Diante Fuchs explains how emotions like anxiety guide us by signalling unmet needs. Learn to embrace and understand your emotions in this enlightening episode.
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Episode Overview
- Emotions signal unmet needs.
- Anxiety acts as an alarm bell for potential threats.
- Self-compassion is crucial for emotional health.
- Societal norms can shape our emotional responses.
- Understanding and embracing emotions can lead to a better life.
Emotions are really just indicators of where we’re at in our lives, what is serving us, what is not serving us.
Ever wondered how your emotions are actually trying to help you? In this episode of Brain Shaman, host Michael Waite chats with Diante Fuchs, the author of The Gift of Anxiety, about the surprising role of emotions in our lives. Fuchs explains that emotions like anger, sadness, and anxiety are not just random feelings but signals of unmet needs. By paying attention to these emotional cues, we can understand what we need and how to move forward in life.
For instance, anger might indicate a lack of validation, while sadness could point to a need for connection. Anxiety, often viewed negatively, is described as an alarm bell alerting us to potential threats or unmet needs for safety and predictability. Fuchs dives into how our upbringing and societal norms shape our emotional responses and beliefs. She also discusses practical strategies for self-compassion and understanding our emotions better.
This episode is packed with wisdom and practical advice on how to listen to your emotions and use them as guides for a better life. So, if you're ready to see your emotions in a new light, this episode is a must-listen.