3405: How Emotions Guide Our Lives by Lisa Firestone with PsychAlive on Self-Awareness and Fulfillment

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3405: Dr. Lisa Firestone highlights how our emotions, often unconsciously, guide our lives and influence our actions. By distinguishing between primary and secondary emotions, we can better understand ourselves, heal old wounds, and improve our relationships. Embracing and expressing our true emotions can transform them into adaptive tools that lead to deeper self-awareness and fulfillment. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/emotions-guide-lives/ Quotes to ponder: "Primary emotion is not the stale resentment. Instead, it is a vital feeling that often leaves the person feeling very open and perhaps vulnerable." "When we live in harmony with our emotions, we become more in touch with who we are." "By focusing on emotion with compassion and curiosity, we can discover who we are and what we want." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices