{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP 45 | 8 things I've learned from my therapist","description":"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 \ud83d\ude02 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!!!   Here's a glance at this episode\u2026  [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  [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 trauma [10:32] thinking about your thoughts will only get you so far  [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] in order to heal... you don't have to remember every single detail of the experiences you've gone through  ","author_name":"Breaking Joy","author_url":"http:\/\/www.sharonhundley.com","html":"