247 - The Hidden Ways We Create Our Own Pain
About this episode
The episode discusses how embracing hardship can lead to healing and personal growth, drawing on insights from Pema Chödrön's work.
What if when things fall apart… that’s actually where healing begins? In this week’s episode of Life Happens with Barb & Michelle , we’re diving into the wisdom of Pema Chödrön and her transformational book When Things Fall Apart — a powerful guide for navigating hardship, fear, failure, and suffering. When life feels overwhelming, our instinct is often to escape the discomfort. But what if leaning into fear is actually the path to resilience? What if the suffering we experience isn’t just about what happened — but the meaning we attach to it? This episode explores how to stop adding to your own suffering and start turning life’s hardest moments into growth and healing. 💬 Barb shares how When Things Fall Apart helped her navigate her mother’s terminal cancer diagnosis and shift from fear to grounded presence. 💬 Michelle opens up about recognizing where she was compounding her own suffering — and how she now approaches hardship with greater awareness, compassion, and courage. This conversation is an invitation to step out of denial, stop fighting reality, and begin building emotional resilience — especially when everything feels like it’s unraveling. ✨ In This Episode, We…
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