In this episode, Trina Parnell explores the complex nature of emotions, emphasizing the importance of awareness and understanding in processing feelings. She discusses how labeling emotions can lead to avoidance and shame, and how family influences shape our emotional responses. Trina encourages listeners to view emotions as valuable signals for personal growth rather than obstacles to be avoided.

Highlights from This Week’s Episode of The Sh*t They Should Have Taught Us in School*

• Awareness is the first step to breaking free from emotional cycles.
• Labeling emotions can lead to avoidance and shame.
• Emotions are not inherently good or bad; they are signals.
• Family influences can shape our perception of emotions.
• Processing emotions is essential for personal growth.
• Curiosity about our emotions can lead to better understanding.
• We can choose how to respond to challenging emotions.
• All emotions, even uncomfortable ones, are valid.
• Emotions provide insights into our inner world.
• Exploring emotions can lead to self-discovery and growth.

If you’re ready to break free from the limitations of labelling your emotions, I invite you to listen to the full episode of The Sh*t They Should Have Taught Us in School. In this episode, I dive deeper into these insights, sharing my personal journey and more ideas on how to let go of perfectionism and find freedom.

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chapters

00:00 Introduction to Emotions and Their Impact

02:31 The Problem with Labeling Emotions

04:36 Understanding Emotional Stacking and Its Consequences

06:48 Awareness as a Key to Emotional Understanding

08:07 Reframing Emotions: From Bad to Informative

08:10 Breaking Free from Avoidance and Shame

14:03 Embracing Emotions as Opportunities

work with Trina

Let’s talk about something we all do—labeling and judging our emotions. It might feel like second nature, but it’s keeping you stuck in cycles of guilt, shame, or avoidance instead of helping you grow.

Here’s the truth: Your emotions aren’t good or bad—they’re just signals, invitations to explore what’s really going on beneath the surface. Learning to understand them without judgment is how you create real change.

This is exactly what Trina guides her clients through every day. Together, you’ll:

• Unpack the emotional habits that are holding you back.
• Build tools to process emotions in a healthy, empowering way.
• Create a path forward that feels aligned and actionable.

If you’re tired of feeling overwhelmed by your emotions or stuck in unhelpful patterns, book a free 15-minute discovery call with Trina to discuss the next steps forward. It’s not therapy, it’s not fluff—just a real conversation about where you are and how to get you moving forward.

[Click here] to book your call. Your next step? It starts here.