28: Fear And The Stories It Tells Us

In this episode, we explore fear and the many stories it can tell us about ourselves, the world, and what we deserve. We identify acronyms for fear such as False Evidence Appearing Real and Finding Excuses And Reasons. We discuss helpful mindfulness practices such as RAIN as taught by Michelle McDonald and Tara Brach to help us develop new tools to navigate our fearful storytelling. And as always, there is a quote or two in here to remind us that we are not alone in our experiences. Love Letters and Mixtapes is a weekly podcast with new episodes available every Monday at 9 am EST. Together, we'll discuss everything from mental health, emotional health, spirituality, trauma, ptsd, sobriety, recovery, grief, relationships, family dynamics, communication strategies, coping skills, and all aspects of health and wellness.  The inspiration for the podcast was a desire to write, share, and talk about things that our younger selves needed to hear, whether that was 30 years ago, 3 years ago, or yesterday. Together we can remix all the tapes and unconscious programming we have that usually trigger us into reactivity and find a new perspective that allows us to live life on life's terms with a measure of emotional sobriety. So make sure to hit the follow button on your favorite podcast listening platform and join me on Instagram at @lovelettersandmixtapes. If you enjoyed this episode, consider donating to support this podcast by clicking the link in my Instagram bio.