The Morning Ritual

Getting Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable

August 19, 2026·36 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

We spend so much energy holding pain at arm's length distance. So many of us do all we can to numb it, avoid it & distract ourselves from it. In this episode I'm exploring what happens when we do the opposite and move toward what hurts instead of away from it.We look at the following through the contemplative and somatic lenses: The difference between pain and sufferingTurning bad circumstances into the pathResourcing, the window of tolerance, and titrationWhy co-regulation mattersPractical tools for people pleasers and empathsDoors are now open for Reclaiming You, my 28-day group program, to reclaim your clarity, focus and personal power. Learn more and register here. Use code EXPANDING for 15% off-----------------------------------------------Loved this episode? Please rate and/or leave a review, it helps more people discover the show. If this conversation resonated with you, subscribe to Expanding Inward wherever you listen to podcasts. For more on meditation, nervous system work, and practical spirituality, check out my Substack, also known as Expanding Inward.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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