Why It’s Important to Name Emotions, Even if You Don’t Believe it

If you develop side-eyed skepticism when you hear people talking about listening to their bodies, you’re not alone. Research shows that most people don’t believe that knowing what we feel makes any difference at all. In today’s podcast episode—Why It's Important to Name Emotions, Even If You Don't Believe it—I’ll present to you four arguments for why noticing and naming what we feel in our bodies does indeed matter very much. I hope you’ll be willing to suspend disbelief momentarily, and hear me out, especially if you’re experiencing any conflict interpersonal dynamics you wish were different. Whether you find it hard to believe that noticing your body matters or you’re a somatics junkie already steeped in this stuff, this is for you. Learn More from Katherine: Emotions Wheels & Feelings List How to Prepare for Difficult Conversations at Work Free Online Course To receive new episodes along with other nourishment for your mind, heart, and body, subscribe to Love Letters for Changemakers Katherine’s LinkedIn page Center for Callings & Courage