1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 after years of trying to find the right fit... i've finally found a therapist i feel safe with! finding a good therapist is just like finding a good pair of britches -- sometimes you think they're gonna fit just right, and they end up not even comin' up over your thighs 😂 in today's episode, i'm sharing 8 things i've learned from my therapist and i hope you'll be encouraged to keep advocating for yourself on your hunt to finding someone you trust!!! &amp;nbsp; Here's a glance at this episode… &amp;nbsp;[3:32] an overview of my diagnoses [7:00] there is a difference in judging ourselves vs acknowledging our behavior [8:02] feelings of panic, fear, or anxiety are not caused by the current presence of danger&amp;nbsp; [9:18] empathy, understanding, and a deep rooted gratitude can all actually be survival tactics [10:00] some grounding methods... like meditation and breathe work... can actually be triggers for those who have experienced&amp;nbsp;trauma [10:32] thinking about your thoughts will only get you so far&amp;nbsp; [11:06] you can actually be afraid of happiness [11:45] feelings anger... and the act of violence... are not the same thing [13:36]&amp;nbsp;in order to heal... you don't have to remember every single detail of the experiences you've gone through&amp;nbsp; Breaking Joy http://www.sharonhundley.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/22945175/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/22945175