Episode 3: Emotions are like The Weather, So Accept them and they will pass."

01/21/25 • 34 min

The Recovery Show hosted By Shirvington Hannays, RDT

Well, today, we’re moving on to another biggie: emotions. They’re messy, unpredictable, and sometimes downright dramatic—just like the weather. But here’s the good news: You don’t need to fight them. You just need to accept them, like a passing storm. And who better to help us understand this than Ralph Soulman himself?

Let’s jump in!”

Let’s jump in!”

Previous Episode

Ralph Soulman Prepares his not so adaptable daily Mindset STATE of Being For Mindful and Intentional State of Being.

The therapeutic journey described emphasizes the significance of mindfulness and intentional behavior change in overcoming addictive patterns and fostering mental health. It highlights Ralph's efforts to employ new strategies, referred to as SMAHooBITS, to shift ingrained thinking patterns and core beliefs. The intention behind this approach is to cultivate a non-judgmental awareness of the present moment, akin to the states achieved by spiritual gurus. This journey requires consistent commitment, adaptability, and a focus on mental well-being, in line with the World Health Organization’s definition of health, which encompasses not just the absence of illness but a holistic approach to mental and emotional wellness.

As Ralph prepares to transition into "Episode 2: The Monkey Mine," it will be essential to maintain mindfulness and self-awareness to navigate the challenges of day-to-day life. The ongoing work on mental health and well-being serves as a reminder to remain engaged in the process and embrace a flexible mindset.

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Fight, Flight, Freeze, or Fawn: What's Your Stress Response?

Today, we're revisiting what I call life’s number one skill, which we must learn early through responsibilities given by our parents or primary caregivers. While M. Scott Peck refers to this as discipline, I see it as our response to the constant demands of the moment—a response that can lead to physical and psychological stress as our brain initially reacts with fear.

According to the most recent World Health Organization definition, our mental health is a continuous state of varying well-being, influenced by our adaptive or maladaptive coping mechanisms for everyday stressors. Research broadly categorizes these responses as Fight, Flight, Freeze, or Fawn. Today's episode, as with my friend and client Ralph, explores how these responses shape his daily experience of stress.