In this episode, Mariana Alasandri shares how to see yourself through dark moods and learn to embrace difficult emotions without shame. Her journey of understanding emotional pain and the societal pressure to always be positive sheds light on the importance of addressing emotional pain without feeling broken.
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Explore how society’s view of dark moods impacts our emotional well-being.
- Understand the impact of labeling moods as mental illnesses and how it affects our self-perception
- Discover the power of using metaphors to understand and express complex emotions
- Release the pressure to maintain a positive outlook and learn how to navigate it authentically
- Learn effective ways to address emotional pain without feeling broken or defeated
Mariana Alessandri is associate professor of philosophy at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, the nation’s first bilingual university. In addition, she and her partner are the founders of RGV PUEDE, a nonprofit whose mission is to promote dual language education in South Texas public schools. Her book is Night Vision: Seeing Ourselves Through Dark Moods.
Connect with Mariana Alessandri: Website | Instagram
If you enjoyed this conversation with Mariana Alessandri, check out these other episodes:
How Identity Can Affect How You Deal with Depression with Kimi Culp
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