When big feelings arise, it’s natural to want to shrink and shirk them - but these instincts can lead us into dangerous territory, ballooning into habits and compulsions that can dominate and destroy our lives.

In this episode, we welcome Mark Freeman, author of You Are Not A Rock. Together, we discuss:

• Building mental health skills like we develop physical fitness
• Approaching a ‘Values-Led’ life like we make good cookies
• And what sorts of communities are important in our growth and recovery

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Show notes:

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• You Are Not A Rock: A Step-By-Step Guide to Better Mental Health - Mark Freeman (Book) https://www.markfreeman.ca/books/
• The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (Film) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0359950/