Pain Is Inevitable. Suffering Is Not: The Skill That Changes Everything

About this episode

The episode discusses the distinction between inevitable pain and the suffering shaped by our perceptions and narratives.

Ep 150. Suffering is often described as an unavoidable part of the human experience. Pain, loss, disappointment, uncertainty, and adversity are realities that every person encounters throughout life. Yet while pain may be inevitable, suffering is often shaped by how we relate to our experiences. The distinction is important. Pain is a natural response to injury, loss, challenge, and hardship. Suffering, however, is often amplified by the stories we tell ourselves, the fears we project into th...

People in this episode

Host: Armando Dominguez

Topics covered

• pain
• suffering
• human experience
• mental health
• self-regulation
• adversity

Keywords

• pain
• suffering
• mental health
• self-regulation
• adversity
• human experience
• psychology

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