Pursuing Positive Emotions and Avoiding Negative Ones Can Hinder Growth With Mastin Kipp

Episode Highlights With Mastin Kipp A reason to move away from categorizing emotions as good or bad Every emotional response we have makes sense from a safety perspective Why he doesn’t believe in self-sabotage, and why self-protection is different How shifting understanding of emotions can change our experience drastically We have to recognize and shift childhood conditioning around the nervous system to achieve the life that we want Personal development is going to create inner conflict, and inner conflict is a sign of growth The presence of inner conflict indicates a desire He looks at goal-setting as a therapeutic process How to not let the most traumatized parts of us be in the driver's seat When we're younger, there can be negative consequences to being our authentic self Your inner critic is how you parent yourself, and this voice can be a good indicator of how we feel about ourselves Why to ask “when was that true” in doing parts work No emotion is an enemy, and emotions are biochemistry There are 7 emotional pathways in our bodies If you have a fear of an emotion, you are afraid of yourself That which cannot be expressed to the mother cannot be expressed to the self Children are a place to contribute unconditional love but not extract it The greatest burden a child bears is the unlived life of the parent Resources We Mention Reclaim Your Nervous System: A Guide to Positive Change, Mental Wellness, and Post-Traumatic Growth by Mastin Kipp Mastin Kipp - Instagram