In this episode of The MetaWell Podcast, Dr. Adam Froerer and Cecil Walker dive deep into emotional well-being, not as a goal, but as a relationship.

We explore how emotions like anger, sadness, joy, and fear are essential signals, not problems to fix. Drawing on the work of Brené Brown and our own clinical insight, we unpack how flexibility, vulnerability, and self-trust are the real foundations of wellness.

SHOW NOTES:

1. Brene Brown's book "Daring Greatly": http://brenebrown.com/book/daring-greatly/

2. "The Value of Using Emotions in Solution Focused Brief Therapy: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34516032/

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Wellbeing is a lifestyle, not a quick fix. It’s ongoing, intentional, and relational.

Self-care isn’t just solo-care. True wellbeing is connected to others, culture, and community.

Prevention > reaction. Investing in wellness now can prevent deeper issues later—just like maintaining a car.

Culture influences wellness. Our backgrounds shape how we define and pursue wellbeing—and we have to choose what serves us.

Small choices add up. Walking instead of driving or eating mindfully may seem small but build into a different life over time.

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Wellbeing is a process, not a destination. It’s about becoming, not just being.

Fixing problems ≠ Creating wellness. True wellbeing requires proactive effort, not just reaction to struggle.

You define your wellness. It’s self-determined and holistic—physical, emotional, financial, and beyond.

Hope is central. Focusing on what could be brings energy, joy, and direction to life.

Sustainable wellness is infrastructure, not fire-fighting. It’s building systems that keep you well over time.

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