Podcast Summary
Focus on present moment and physical sensations of fear: Acknowledging and releasing mental and emotional add-ons to fear can help us gain insight and transform our relationship with it.
Recognizing and letting go of the add-ons to fear can help us better understand and cope with it. In this week's meditation from Sharon Salzberg on the 10% Happier podcast, listeners are encouraged to focus on the present moment and the physical sensations of fear, rather than dwelling on the past or future. By acknowledging and releasing the mental and emotional add-ons to fear, we can gain valuable insight and transform our relationship with it. Listeners are invited to practice this meditation by focusing on their breath and recalling a difficult situation that brings up fear, while allowing themselves to take breaks as needed.
Acknowledging emotions in the body: Recognizing physical sensations of emotions can help disengage and return to present moment. Focusing on breath as anchor.
Recognizing and acknowledging emotions in the body can help us disengage from intense feelings and return to the present moment. By bringing awareness to the physical sensations associated with emotions, we can observe their changing nature without judgment. This practice can be particularly helpful during times of emotional overwhelm. Additionally, focusing on the breath can serve as an anchor, bringing our attention back to the present moment. Lastly, your feedback is valuable to us. If you have a few minutes, please consider completing a survey to help us improve. Thank you for practicing with us. And if you'd like to support us further, you can join Wondery Plus for early and ad-free access to new episodes, or use your Delta Sky Miles Platinum American Express card for travel perks.
The Reality of 'The Swan': Well-intentioned concepts can go wrong when executed without regard for participants' well-being, leading to a viewing nightmare and ethical concerns.
The early 2000s saw a surge in controversial reality TV shows, and one of the most notorious was "The Swan." This series promised a dream opportunity for women to undergo physical transformations and compete in a beauty pageant. However, the reality was far from ideal. The women were isolated for weeks, berated, and underwent invasive surgeries. The outcome was a viewing nightmare that left many questioning who thought this was a good idea. This example from The Big Flop podcast hosted by Misha Brown illustrates how even well-intentioned concepts can go terribly wrong when executed without consideration for the well-being of the participants. It's a reminder to critically evaluate the intentions behind trends and to be aware of the potential consequences.