How to sit with uncomfortable emotions sober is a skill that can change your life from the inside out, even when nothing on the outside changes.
In this heartfelt conversation, Becca welcomes Barb, 73, who had already stopped drinking but was still waking up at 3 AM with racing thoughts, regrets, and self-judgment. She wanted relief from the mental chatter that had followed her for years. What she discovered was that putting down the wine was only the beginning.
Barb shares how she moved beyond reading self-help books and understanding things intellectually to actually doing the emotional work. You'll hear how facing uncomfortable feelings, questioning your thoughts, and letting go of perfectionism helped her find a deeper sense of peace. She also talks about learning to slow down, soften her to-do-list obsession, and stop treating every thought as the truth.
And yes, there's a wonderfully memorable conversation about the "meat suit" and what our own mortality can teach us about gratitude and living fully.
If you've been waiting for your mind to quiet down before you can feel at peace, settle in and listen to Barb's story. You may discover that the peace you've been looking for is closer than you think.
Becca mentors a limited number of women one-to-one. Find out more and see if this is right for you. https://beccajacobson.com/mentorship
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