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The Hidden Cost of Experiential Avoidance

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In this episode, Kamini Wood explores "experiential avoidance," defining it as the conscious or subconscious effort to evade uncomfortable thoughts, emotions, sensations, or conversations. She explains that while this behavior is a natural, wired-for-survival response, it ultimately proves unhelpful. Avoiding difficult emotions or situations, such as conflict, rejection, financial anxiety, or vulnerability, only causes them to intensify or reappear. Kamini emphasizes that this avoidance keeps us stuck, emotionally exhausted, and disconnected from ourselves and others, hindering genuine healing, connection, and growth. She encourages listeners to observe the urge to avoid, name the feeling or fear, pause, breathe, and consciously choose to sit with the discomfort, even for a few seconds, to move towards growth and deeper connection.

Discover more powerful tips and guidance here: https://www.kaminiwood.com/blog/

Learn more about my coaching services: https://www.kaminiwood.com/services/

Follow me for more empowering inspiration and guidance:
https://www.instagram.com/itsauthenticme/
https://www.facebook.com/itsauthenticme/
https://www.pinterest.com/itsauthenticme/

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239 episodes

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Manage episode 498783467 series 2838668
Content provided by Kamini Wood. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Kamini Wood or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this episode, Kamini Wood explores "experiential avoidance," defining it as the conscious or subconscious effort to evade uncomfortable thoughts, emotions, sensations, or conversations. She explains that while this behavior is a natural, wired-for-survival response, it ultimately proves unhelpful. Avoiding difficult emotions or situations, such as conflict, rejection, financial anxiety, or vulnerability, only causes them to intensify or reappear. Kamini emphasizes that this avoidance keeps us stuck, emotionally exhausted, and disconnected from ourselves and others, hindering genuine healing, connection, and growth. She encourages listeners to observe the urge to avoid, name the feeling or fear, pause, breathe, and consciously choose to sit with the discomfort, even for a few seconds, to move towards growth and deeper connection.

Discover more powerful tips and guidance here: https://www.kaminiwood.com/blog/

Learn more about my coaching services: https://www.kaminiwood.com/services/

Follow me for more empowering inspiration and guidance:
https://www.instagram.com/itsauthenticme/
https://www.facebook.com/itsauthenticme/
https://www.pinterest.com/itsauthenticme/

  continue reading

239 episodes

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