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How to Build Emotional Capacity for Better Mental Health | Ep. 138
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In this episode of the Wellness Connection Podcast, Fiona Kane dives into how to build emotional capacity to improve mental health. She discusses why our society often celebrates emotional fragility instead of strength, and how understanding your feelings as data—not facts can help you navigate challenges, discomfort, and personal growth.
Learn practical strategies to:
Understand and manage your emotions
Distinguish between discomfort and danger
Grow through challenging conversations and experiences
Strengthen your mental and emotional resilience
Stop letting your feelings control your life and start building the emotional muscle that helps you thrive—regardless of external circumstances.
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1. How to Build Emotional Capacity for Better Mental Health | Ep. 138 (00:00:00)
2. Framing Emotional Capacity (00:00:26)
3. Feelings As Data Not Facts (00:01:11)
4. Triggers, Needs And Self‑Inquiry (00:03:23)
5. Discomfort Versus Real Danger (00:06:19)
6. Toxicity Or Just Disagreement (00:09:23)
7. Algorithm Bubbles And Debate (00:12:29)
8. Growth Requires Discomfort (00:16:55)
9. From Protest To Personal Agency (00:20:28)
10. Note: Adjust timestamp within episode duration (00:22:52)
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