In this episode, we dive deep into a transformative conversation with Rachel Kaplan, a seasoned psychotherapist from California and author of the insightful and humor-infused book Feel, Heal, and Let That Shit Go! Rachel opens up about her personal healing journey that began at the tender age of 14, following the traumatic loss of her first love. She shares how that experience catapulted her into years of emotional numbness, and her eventual fight to reclaim self-love and resilience.
We explore some of the key teachings that became pivotal in Rachel's healing process, including the "obsolete tools" she believes made all the difference. Rachel takes us through her unique concept of "emotional potty training," where she cleverly uses humor to explain how we can better relate to our emotions like we can relate to needing to have a bowel movement. Just as we respond to bodily sensations signaling a need to use the bathroom, she suggests that we should take the same approach to our emotions—listening to them, acknowledging their presence, and allowing them to move through us.
Key takeaways from this episode include:
- Why our fear of feeling emotions can keep us stuck and how to break that cycle
- Practical techniques to "move" through your emotions and avoid emotional constipation
- Rachel's refreshingly humorous outlook on healing trauma and letting go of emotional baggage
- Insights into the essential tools that helped Rachel reclaim her self-love and emotional freedom
Whether you're just beginning your emotional healing journey or looking for practical tips to deepen your self-awareness, Rachel's approach will make you laugh, reflect, and inspire you to take your emotional well-being into your own hands—literally!
Join us as we learn to 'Feel, Heal, and Let That Sh*t Go!
Resources:
The Feelings Movement - TikTok
Who is Rachel Kaplan, MFT, & how will her story help you? [1] (youtube.com)
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