Exactly what I needed
I am a 38 year old woman & I had a very difficult childhood and while I try not to hold on to resentment & try to take ownership for my life now, I had very little guidance by way of living in a manner that serves myself & the people around me well. I find it difficult to regulate & get a handle on my emotions sometimes. In social situations, particularly if I’m feeling uncomfortable, I’m realizing how inauthentic I can be. The past year has been one of the most challenging for me. On paper, it’s actually been a ‘good’ year, but my internal world has felt fraught & choatic. Tanner, I want to speak to you directly here… thank you. Your podcast has been helping me a lot. I liken my experience to giving up a bad coffee habit. When you decide to quit, it is incredibly difficult. It’s painful & exhausting while you withdraw. You drink herbal tea instead because you know it’s better for you even though it might not feel quite as exciting or as glamorous as coffee. It’s not always fun, but one day you wake up & feel something akin to peace. You’re no longer on the roller coaster & your energy has started to become stable. Your podcast, & I suppose stoicism as a philosophy, is like my herbal tea. It has helped me stay calm while I continue to steer myself in a better direction. The episodes are delivered in a soothing tone & it’s easy to consume for beginners like me. I don’t feel completely out of my depth here. So thank you again. I would recommend to anybody wanting to improve themselves. I will undoubtedly ‘drink coffee’ again, but I will do my very best to choose tea most of the time moving forward 🫖
jaderock37 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 08/21/22
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