Unlocking the Secrets of Your Emotions with Karla McLaren
Episode Overview
Depression can act as a protective mechanism. Anxiety is a forward-thinking emotion that helps meet deadlines. Shame helps us live up to our commitments. Acknowledging emotions is crucial for personal growth. Empathy and emotional intelligence are key to healing.
Depression was protecting me from things in my early life that had been severely depressing.
In this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, Lee Davy sits down with Karla McLaren, an author and emotions expert, to explore the deeper messages behind our feelings. Karla, known for her work on empathy and emotional intelligence, shares her journey through severe depression and how it shaped her understanding of emotions. They discuss how depression can act as a protective mechanism, shielding us from past traumas and guiding us towards healing.
Karla’s insights into anxiety reveal it as a forward-thinking emotion that, while often overwhelming, can be harnessed to meet deadlines and complete tasks. Lee and Karla also delve into the often misunderstood emotion of shame, discussing its role in helping us live up to our commitments. Throughout the conversation, Karla emphasises the importance of acknowledging and working with our emotions rather than against them.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand their feelings better and use them as tools for personal growth. Tune in to gain valuable perspectives on managing emotions and fostering empathy in your life.