Understanding Your Emotions & Finding Peace | Natolie Warren | Balance to Excellence Show S3E4

In this enlightening episode of the Balance to Excellence Show, Dr. Judy Wright welcomes psychotherapist and mental health expert Natolie Warren for a deep dive into emotional wellness, stress management, and authentic self-care. Discover how understanding your emotions can transform your mental wellbeing, learn practical techniques to combat overwhelm, and experience a guided breathwork session that brings instant calm. Perfect for busy professionals looking to cultivate genuine balance!

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS (click to jump to section): 

00:00 Introduction to Mental Health and Self-Care

02:16 Natolie's Journey to Psychotherapy

06:32 The Importance of Collective Mental Health

08:44 Understanding Stress and Overwhelm

10:53 Navigating Emotional Shutdown

12:59 The Impact of Change on Mental Health

14:33 Ignoring Pain: A Common Mistake

16:31 Emotions as Messengers

19:56 The Role of Boredom in Emotional Health

22:51 The Necessity of Self-Care

25:43 Challenging the Guilt of Self-Care

27:51 Assessing Stress and Self-Care Levels

30:28 Awareness and the Journey Forward

30:31 Understanding Emotions and the Feeling Wheel

34:06 Setting Boundaries for Well-Being

37:05 The Challenge of Boundary Setting

44:13 Creating a Culture of Well-Being in the Workplace

49:41 Personal Reflections and Breathwork Exercise

💡 Episode Highlights

Understanding the Language of Emotions #EmotionalIntelligence #MentalWellness

• We experience about 400 emotional experiences every day
• Each emotion carries a specific message that we need to decode
• Boredom is an emotion that simply signals you want to do something
• Anger signals that someone has crossed a boundary
• Emotions intensify when we ignore their messages
• Without awareness, boredom can progress to restlessness, then sadness

The Self-Care Revolution #SelfCare #WellnessJourney

• "Self-care is not a mani-pedi" - it must go deeper than surface-level pampering
• Your self-care must exceed your current stress level to be effective
• Rest is the foundation that makes all other self-care meaningful
• Many avoid self-care due to guilt and the belief they're "not doing enough"
• The "not doing enough" belief often translates to "I am not enough"
• Breaking the cycle requires recognizing your inherent worthiness

Breaking Through Boundary Barriers #BoundarySetting #PersonalGrowth

• Many professionals struggle with setting and maintaining boundaries
• Fear of not being liked or loved often prevents boundary setting
• People-pleasing is actually a form of manipulation - trying to control how others feel
• Unmaintained boundaries eventually disappear completely
• Setting boundaries protects your goals and values
• The absence of boundaries doesn't make people like you more - often the opposite

Workplace Wellness That Works #WorkplaceWellness #CorporateWellbeing

• Many corporate wellness programs remain at the surface level
• True culture change requires education about emotional wellness
• Understanding how our minds work: 65,000 thoughts daily, 75% negative, 90% recycled
• Mental health