Ep. 38 - Discover the Unexpected Gift of Emotional Expression with Kathy Washburn

Investment of Self: Type ‘C’ Transformation with Kathy Washburn - Conversations about People Pleasing, Self-Empowerment and Personal Growth

In this episode, Kathy delves into the importance of honest emotional expression in fostering deep and meaningful relationships. Drawing from personal therapy experiences and anecdotes, the host highlights how suppressing emotions leads to resentment and disconnection.

This episode offers practical advice on recognizing and expressing one's needs, the impact of past trauma on current behaviors, and the value of aligning actions with core values. Listeners are guided through exercises to identify emotions associated with key relationships and encouraged to practice clear communication, even in challenging situations.

In this episode, Kathy discusses:

• Expressing your needs in relationships
• Navigating difficult conversations
• Importance of clear communication
• Building emotional integrity

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction: The Pain of Unexpressed Emotions

00:58 Personal Story: A Catalyst for Change

01:40 The Importance of Expressing Your Needs

03:04 Identifying and Overcoming Emotional Barriers

04:00 The Power of Honest Communication

11:20 Practical Exercise: Understanding Your Emotions

13:39 Client Case Study: The Impact of Unspoken Feelings

17:10 Building Emotional Integrity

20:02 Navigating Difficult Conversations

20:49 The Role of Core Values in Authentic Living

24:47 The Journey to Emotional Expression

41:25 Conclusion: The Path to Deeper Connections

43:09 Final Thoughts and Resources

43:40 Closing Poem: A Ritual to Read to Each Other

Connect with Kathy Washburn:

To learn more about Kathy and her coaching services, head over to: https://kathywashburn.net/

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Capitole

1. Ep. 38 - Looking for Deeper Connection with Kathy Washburn (00:00:00)

2. Introduction: The Pain of Unexpressed Emotions (00:02:14)

3. Personal Story: A Catalyst for Change (00:03:40)

4. The Importance of Expressing Your Needs (00:04:17)

5. Identifying and Overcoming Emotional Barriers (00:05:29)

6. The Power of Honest Communication (00:06:24)

7. Practical Exercise: Understanding Your Emotions (00:12:55)

8. Client Case Study: The Impact of Unspoken Feelings (00:14:55)

9. Building Emotional Integrity (00:18:02)

10. The Role of Core Values in Authentic Living (00:21:12)

11. The Journey to Emotional Expression (00:24:35)

12. Conclusion: The Path to Deeper Connections (00:38:50)

13. Final Thoughts and Resources (00:40:18)

14. Closing Poem: A Ritual to Read to Each Other (00:40:43)