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July 4, 2025 36 mins

Decoding Emotions

In this powerful episode, Leann Herron (transformation coach for women) is joined by Lisa Anzaldua (holistic psychotherapist and neurodiverse couples counselor) for a deep dive into the truth about our emotions.Too often, emotions are labeled as irrational or inconvenient—but in reality, they’re wise messengers from your inner world.

Together, Leann and Lisa explore how to decode emotional overwhelm and access the deeper intelligence hiding beneath the chaos.If you've ever felt like your emotions were "too much," this episode will help you reframe them as allies, not enemies.

Key Takeaways:

Greetings and introduction (small technical issues)

What your emotions are really trying to tell you—and why they’re never random

Elevated emotions (anxiety, panic), pay attention to what they are trying to tell you, and start reframing your experience

Your emotions are a signal, a window of opportunity to utilize the tools to control your emotions, not your emotions controlling you

What rumination thoughts are trying to tell you, and tools for regulating your nervous system

How suppressing emotions over time can lead to burnout, fatigue, and other psychosomatic issues

Example of repressed emotions from years of caretaking of others, manifesting into/trigger anger, resentment, rage

A closer look at the emotional phases of Cassandra Syndrome and how chronic emotional invalidation impacts expression, especially in neurodiverse and misunderstood relationships

Neurodiverse couples trauma cycle explained

Are you losing yourself in your relationship(s)

Lifegiving vs lifetaking energy


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Episode Resources:

Host:

Leann Herron

Finding Resilience with Leann

Website: https://findingresiliencewithleann.com

Podcast: Happiness On Tap Podcast https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVch1Dz_wc4GYfCzZrK656eNXpOqBYcm3&si=yq5DJ2PixbIrlIQW

Host:

Lisa Anzaldua

Website: https://www.designed-empowerment.com/

Website: https://www.thrivingbeyondcassandrasyndrome.com/


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