162: The Courage to Process the Heavy 4 Emotions and Live with Creativity and Gratitude with Emily Francis and Julia Abramoff

<h2 class="p1"><span class="s1">In today's episode, we discuss</span> <span class="s1">processing and releasing shame, guilt, grief, and trauma, and learning to live a life full of creativity and gratitude</span><span class= "s1">.</span> <span class="s1">We explore:</span></h2> <p> </p> <p>- Understanding the way that our bodies absorb and store trauma, and how to release it</p> <p>- How to process the Heavy Four emotions - Shame, Guilt, Grief, and Trauma</p> <p>- Why "trauma" is more than you think: i.e. childbirth, a car accident, living through a pandemic</p> <p>- How to make room for the Fabulous Four emotions - Happiness, Joy, Connection, and Empowerment</p> <p>- Using the wisdom of the body to find hope in the darkness of addictions</p> <p>- The process of moving from suppression to releasing negative emotions</p> <p>- Breathing, meditations, and simple practices that help you get into a calm space</p> <p>- How we can use hope, creativity, and gratitude to get through the pandemic</p> <p>- Why knowing what we're grateful for helps us understand our values and what direction we need to go</p> <p>- How creative expression gently engages us with emotions that may be too overwhelming for words</p> <p>- The importance of storytelling and how it helps us to process our experiences and gain confidence</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">Visit: <a href= "https://voicesofcourage.us/162" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://voicesofcourage.us/</a></p>