Many of us tend to judge our most intense or unpleasant emotional responses which only increases their intensity by piling on shame. In this episode, Dr. Allison Cook talks with host Carol McCracken about her latest book, I'm Not Supposed to Feel This Way, how we can gain healthy emotional distance when we feel overwhelmed, and options for dealing with toxic people.

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Discussion/Reflective Questions:

1. What resonated with you most in this episode?
2. Consider your inner critique. How might he/she be trying to help, although in an unhelpful way?
3. How might recognizing the various moments that comprise your complex emotional system help you feel less consumed by them?
4. Consider an area in which you typically feel guilt. Using Dr. Allison's discussion on conditioned guilt as a guide, what emotions might your guilt be masking?
5. What is the difference between numbing and self-soothing?
6. How might learning to name your emotions without judgement help you become more aware of what is occurring within you?
7. What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode?

Resource mentioned: I Shouldn't Feel This Way: Name What’s Hard, Tame Your Guilt, and Transform Self-Sabotage into Brave Action by Dr. Allison Cook

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