Do you ever grab your phone, eat something, get defensive, or stay busy when you’re feeling stressed, guilty, anxious, or overwhelmed?

This episode is about why we do that.

Most of us aren’t afraid of life—we’re afraid of feeling uncomfortable emotions. So we avoid them without even realizing it. But feelings aren’t dangerous, and they don’t last forever.

Today we’re talking about how to stop running from emotions, how to let them pass, and how emotional strength is built by learning: I can handle this.