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A single comment shouldn’t own your day—or your mood. We dive into the gap between what happens to you and what you choose next, and we show how that small space becomes a powerful lever for peace, clarity, and emotional freedom. With host Corey Kennard, we unpack why no one can make you feel anything without your permission and how to practice that truth when the heat is on.
We start by reframing the common belief that feelings are dictated by events. Corey explains how meaning is assigned in milliseconds and how pausing to observe without absorbing can stop the spiral. From there, we challenge snap narratives—the fast, often harsh stories like they don’t respect me—that magnify hurt. You’ll learn practical ways to test other explanations, shift perspective, and respond with intention instead of reflex.
The heart of the conversation is a five-part toolkit for emotional authority: observe without absorbing, challenge the story, know your triggers, set healthy boundaries, and cultivate self-compassion. We walk through real-world examples—dealing with snide remarks, managing difficult colleagues or family, and recovering after you slip—to show how each tool works under pressure. You’ll hear why boundaries are not punishment but protection for your energy, and how self-compassion shortens recovery time without numbing your humanity.
By the end, you’ll have a clear, repeatable plan to take back the remote to your inner life. If you’re ready to stop outsourcing your peace and start choosing your state—at work, at home, and everywhere in between—this conversation is your blueprint. Subscribe, share with someone who needs this reminder, and leave a review telling us which tool you’ll use first.