# How to stop emotional spirals before they take over?

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Published: 2026-06-29T07:53:05+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of *We Are Listening*, Pulkit sits down with Eric, a master’s level Canadian Certified Counsellor with 16 years of experience in mental wellness, to explore trauma, resilience, addiction recovery, emotional regulation, and the power of taking agency in one’s healing journey. Eric shares how his background in martial arts shaped his understanding of balance, self-control, awareness, and recovery. He also discusses his books, *The Martial Art of Recovery* and *Buried Alive*, and explains how concepts from martial arts, spirituality, community, and self-reflection can help people navigate emotional pain, uncertainty, shame, and burnout. The conversation dives into practical tools for managing difficult emotions, including Eric’s CIA approach: curiosity, introspection, and agency. Pulkit and Eric also discuss the importance of peer support groups, healthy boundaries, communication in relationships, spirituality, and the difference between truly supporting others and unintentionally competing over pain. This episode is a thoughtful reminder that healing is not a one-time project but an ongoing process. Whether you are dealing with trauma, uncertainty, addiction, emotional overwhelm, or simply trying to understand yourself better, this conversation offers grounded insights and compassionate guidance for taking the next step forward. Are you also looking to share your knowledge with the world? If yes, please schedule an introductory call with our team: https://calendly.com/aanya-wellness/explore-synergies We run a community of wellness experts, where we help foster more meaningful relationships and value adds for our members, join the community, by sharing your interest here: https://forms.gle/fQLDZt8u2sTEVSoL6 Also, we run a free initiative to help you with y…

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