01/27/2026
Sometimes emotions can be super scary and really big so if this is too much right now, know that's where people like me come in. We are trained to help people safely go through this process. Most of us didn't learn this when we were younger and we may have years of built up feelings that we need some help releasing.
We are trained to help you move from forcing open a Feelings Instantpot (dangerous!) to strategically venting that same Instant pot or helping it naturally release pressure.
Intellectualizing feelings isn’t the same as processing them.
When my stomach growls, I don’t just think:
“Huh. I’m hungry. It’s been four hours since I last ate.”
…and then call it a day.
Because knowing ≠ responding.
And my stomach is still hungry.
Instead, I notice: • the body sensations
• the thoughts about food
I acknowledge them, name them…
and then I do something about it (eat now or make a plan to eat).
Feelings work the same way.
• Notice them — what sensations are there? Where?
• Acknowledge them
• Name them
• Witness them or contain them for later
• Gently roll with resistance if it shows up
Awareness is the first step.
Response is what actually creates change.
