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2922: How to Support People In Emotional Pain by Rachel Shanken of Mind Body Wise on Emotional Support
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2922: Rachel Shanken shares compassionate, practical guidance on how to truly support someone in emotional pain, without minimizing, fixing, or dismissing their experience. Drawing inspiration from Megan Devine’s work at Refuge in Grief, she offers powerful language shifts that replace common but harmful phrases with words rooted in empathy and presence. This piece helps you become a steadier, more supportive friend or partner by teaching…
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