Beyond the Type: An Enneagram-Inspired Podcast about Being Human. · Sandy Swanson, PCC, NBC-HWC, A-CFHC, Holistic Communication and Relationship Coach

Why We React So Strongly (And How Language Can Help)

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Carla McLaren teaches that emotions are not positive or negative, but signals and data about your boundaries, needs, and values.

Host Sandy Swanson explores how a lack of precise emotional language fuels strong, reactive responses in relationships and daily life. Drawing on research from Brene Brown, Susan David, and Carla McLaren, she explains that accurately naming emotions calms the nervous system, increases self-awareness, and transforms emotions from overwhelming forces into actionable data.

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