77 - Feelings Tour Part 6: Sadness

In this episode, Annaliese and Alan explore the often-overlooked value of difficult emotions, focusing on sadness. They discuss how sadness connects you to what truly matters in life and offer practical ways to embrace it with self-compassion rather than rushing through or discounting it. Annaliese explains how sadness feels in your body, the needs you have that it shows you, and how to show up for yourself during challenging times.

You’ll Hear About:

• Why sadness is valuable—it reminds you that your experiences matter. Instead of fast-forwarding through it, sadness invites you to be present and reflect on why something is significant to you.
• Common avoidance reflexes when sadness arises are busyness or debating and dismissing it. Recognizing what your own avoidance pattern is helps you see where to choose instead to sit, listen, and support your real needs and experience.
• Sadness is a healthy response to loss or hurt. It functions as an invitation to care for yourself in ways you may often overlook.

Feeling Sadness in Better Ways:

1. Notice and name sadness as it arises in your body.
2. See sadness as an opportunity to connect with yourself (note: if it's not a good time in the moment, practice being willing to schedule time later in the day and following through on sitting and feeling it fully)
3. Speak to yourself with kindness: acknowledge your feelings, that it's hard, and why your experience matters.
4. Really own the value and significance of being your own source of care and support.

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