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#357 | Growth Mindset Tip #13 - Easing the Weight You Carry
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- Apr 10, 2026
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- 702
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Summary
The Whole Again Podcast: Mindfulness and Resilience through Kinstugi Wisdom airs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday with Pause Breathe Reflect Microdose Meditations, Growth Mindset and Mindfulness Tips, Transformation our scars into healing and resilience, and a new series from May to August called A Perfectly Imperfect Union. ------ What if the emotional weight you’re carrying isn’t something you need to “let go” of—but something you first need to understand? Many of us move through life carrying unresolved emotions—frustration, anger, pain—without ever being taught how to process them. Instead, we suppress, ignore, or numb them, only to feel weighed down over time. This episode introduces a powerful metaphor—the “backpack of rocks”—to help you recognize, accept, and begin to lighten that emotional load in a more compassionate and realistic way. Learn a healthier first step to emotional healing that goes beyond the cliché of “just let it go” Discover how unprocessed emotions silently weigh you down—and how to start releasing them Gain a practical mindset to become more intentional about what emotional “rocks” you continue to carry Press play now to learn how to lighten your emotional load and move forward with more clarity, ease, and self-compassion. You can now download my Pause Breathe Reflect App with Microdose EQ for FREE in Apple’s App Store or Google Play. Discover how spend less time on your phone and more time on things that bring you joy. Also, find the support you need to navigate today’s uncertainty with more calm and grace. Receive a FREE copy of my book: “My Last Bad Day Shift.” Join me on Substack https://substack.com/@milkshakeswithmichael for more ways to stay resilient and navigate today’s uncertainty with more grace. We can also connect on LinkedIn .…