Mastering Emotions: Insights from Lori Pannell on the Untoxicated Podcast
Episode Overview
Identifying and naming emotions can reduce their negative impact. Thoughts drive feelings, which in turn drive actions. Practical tools for managing emotions are crucial in recovery. Building emotional awareness can improve relationships. Understanding emotional responses leads to better mental well-being.
Feelings are neither good nor bad; it's how we manage them that makes all the difference
Ever wondered how your thoughts shape your emotions and actions? In this episode of the Untoxicated Podcast, Sheri and Matt Salis sit down with Lori Pannell, a leadership coach certified in Conversational Intelligence and an Energy Leadership Index master practitioner. Lori, also a cherished leader in the Echoes of Recovery programme, brings a wealth of knowledge about managing feelings and emotions - a topic that's crucial for both those struggling with alcoholism and their loved ones.
Lori shares practical advice on how to identify and manage emotions, providing tools that can help anyone navigate the complexities of recovery. She emphasises the importance of naming emotions to diminish their negative impact, and offers tips on transforming these feelings into positive actions. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, Lori explains how understanding our emotional responses can lead to healthier relationships and improved mental well-being.
Whether you're dealing with alcoholism yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable strategies to help you cope better with the emotional rollercoaster that often accompanies recovery. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation - it could be the key to unlocking a more balanced and fulfilling life.