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  • No Feeling Is Final — 05 | Emotionally Deluxe

No Feeling Is Final — 05 | Emotionally Deluxe

Sunday 14th March 2021

Join Sonica Darr on 'All In The Mind' as she advocates for mental health services and highlights the importance of embracing big feels.
29 minutes
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Empowering
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Sexual Stigmas & Myths
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Sonica Darr's Emotional Journey: Embracing Big Feels and Mental Health Advocacy

Telling someone they're too sensitive is like telling someone they're too human. No one is the barometer for human emotion and no one has the right to tell you how you should feel.
Ever felt overwhelmed by your emotions and wondered if you're just too sensitive? In this episode of 'All In The Mind', Sonica Darr takes you on her heartfelt journey through mental health recovery. Using diary entries and phone recordings, she sheds light on the often misunderstood world of 'big feels'. Sonica's story isn't just about personal struggle; it's a powerful call to action for better mental health services and breaking down stigmas that surround emotional sensitivity.
From collecting tears to navigating the existential dread of everyday life, Sonica shows that feeling deeply is a fundamental part of being human. She advocates for increased government funding for mental health services, emphasizing that no one has the right to dictate how you should feel. By sharing her experiences, Sonica aims to change how we perceive emotions and mental health, ultimately fostering a more compassionate and understanding community.
Tune in to hear how embracing your emotions can lead to profound personal growth and societal change.