MARGARET CULLEN Upgrade Your Emotional Intelligence

Margaret Cullen is a licensed psychotherapist and a pioneer in bringing contemplative practices into mainstream settings. She was one of the first ten people to be certified as an MBSR instructor and has taught around the world. As a therapist, she facilitated psycho-social support groups for cancer patients and their loved ones for over 30 years. She is the author of Quiet Strength: Find Peace, Feel Alive, and Love Boundlessly Through the Power of Equanimity. In this episode, Tara and psychotherapist Margaret Cullen unpack equanimity, emotional intelligence, and how to fully feel your emotions without getting hijacked by reactivity, toxic positivity, or social media outrage.   RESOURCES: Learn more about Margaret Cullen here: https://margaretcullen.com/ Instagram: @margaretcullen.1 Get her book Quiet Strength here: https://www.amazon.com/Quiet-Strength-Boundlessly-Through-Equanimity/dp/B0FD515HHF/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2WJICOJNIQZLA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.JLF2O2S_hIjrziQ781C9BfAxXa5AGvdaR5bD9VPArauBFrLjbBk5VMEVXMTQXF-atc0WnD1ceYKyIRWcwQju-VP6BqaT93fFzSM1b122gSS1N53NApgCNrQaaicBK Get 10% off Peluva minimalist shoe with coupon code COACHTARA here: http://peluva.com/coachtara   CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Intro 01:29 – Sponsor: Peluva barefoot shoe ad 03:14 – Redefining equanimity 05:58 – It's okay to feel "negative" emotions 09:58 – Feeling emotions fully vs fixing them 14:20 – Social media outrage, algorithms, and your nervous system 20:12 – Breaking the outrage trance and finding refuge 26:03 – Reality, uncertainty, and resting in what is 31:19 – Refuge, faith, and trusting in difficult times 32:01 – Anger, self-judgment, and letting emotions move through 59:00 – Where to find Margaret   WORK WITH TARA: Are You Looking for Help on Your Wellness Journey? Here's how Tara can help you: TRY TARA'S APP FOR FREE: http://taragarrison.com/app INDIVIDUAL ONLINE COACHING: https://www.taragarrison.com/work-with-me CHECK OUT HIGHER RETREATS: https://www.taragarrison.com/retreats   SOCIAL MEDIA:  Instagram @coachtaragarrison TikTok @coachtaragarrison