episode 89 / SEASON 4
October 30, 2019
When The Universe Throws You a Curve Ball.
Show Notes
Synopsis
This week the therapists dish and dive about getting blindsided; when the universe throws you a curveball.
Iona weighs in on her recent experience of being knocked off her feet with unexpected bad news and realizes how excessive worry does not protect her or control any further reverberations. Pam weighs in on some of the curveballs that life’s thrown at her, and looks at how she’s navigated through without actually dealing with her feelings.
They dive into the literature about how to deal with the unexpected in a healthier and more productive manner. Life throws us curveballs, learn how to deal!
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Resources Mentioned in Podcasts
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https://daringtolivefully.com/when-life-throws-a-curveball
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