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How to Be Okay When Life Feels Overwhelming with Liz Fosslien
How to Be Okay When Life Feels Overwhelming with Liz Fosslien
How to Be Okay When Life Feels Overwhelming with Liz Fosslien
Friday 7th March 2025
Learn how to handle big emotions like anger and envy with insights from Liz Fosslien on 'The One You Feed.'
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Episode Overview
- Negative emotions like anger and envy can be useful.
- Perfectionism often holds us back.
- Certainty is an illusion; embrace uncertainty.
- Self-compassion is key to managing difficult feelings.
- Take life one day at a time when feeling overwhelmed.
It's completely normal to feel a swirling mess of emotions that won't sit still.
Feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges? You're not alone. In this episode of 'The One You Feed,' host Eric Zimmer sits down with Liz Fosslien to discuss how to manage big emotions when life feels like too much. Liz, co-author of 'Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay,' offers a fresh perspective on emotions that we often consider negative. She breaks down why anger, envy, and uncertainty aren't necessarily bad and how they can actually be useful.
Ever felt guilty for being angry or envious? Liz explains why these feelings are normal and how they can guide us towards positive change. Liz dives into the illusion of certainty and how perfectionism can hold us back. She shares research-backed strategies to help you navigate difficult feelings with more self-compassion.
From understanding that everyone experiences big feelings to practical tips on how to deal with them, this episode is packed with insights that can make your emotional life a bit lighter. Eric and Liz also touch on the importance of acknowledging these feelings rather than suppressing them. They discuss actionable steps to take when emotions feel overwhelming, like taking things one day at a time and allowing yourself the space to just 'be' when needed.
If you've ever felt like you're the only one struggling with these emotions, this episode will reassure you that you're not alone. It's a comforting listen for anyone dealing with the highs and lows of life. So, why not give it a listen and find out how you can better manage those big feelings?