why do we avoid talking about our feelings? why does it negatively affect our mental health? how can i become better at talking about my feelings? join me as we discuss these topics and feel our feelings. 

yes, it does get better. but now in the way you think. with enough time and self care, eventually things will get easier. time is the best thing you can do for your mental health.  My name is Ethan Jewell and welcome back to Feel Your Feelings. In this show, we have impactful, raw, and real conversations about mental health. I'm not a doctor, psychiatrist, or a professional... I'm a normal person who, like you, has felt some big feelings. Thanks for feeling them with me. 

have you ever said "yes" to a commitment, knowing that it might hurt your mental health? sometimes, it's hard to say "no" to people out of fear of disappointing them. the magic of this two-letter word is powerful for our mental health and can help us prioritize ourselves and our recovery. today, let's discuss why we struggle to say no, the impact that this has on our mental health, and how to practice healthy boundaries with others. welcome back to Feel Your Feelings with Ethan Jewell.

Empathy for others, as well as yourself, empowers a different perspective and will help your mental health. Empathy improves relationships with others and yourself. Overall, practicing TRUE emotional empathy can help all areas of your life: especially your mental health. My name is Ethan Jewell, and welcome to Feel Your Feelings. I'm not a doctor, psychiatrist, or professional in the mental health industry. I'm a normal guy who has felt some big feelings and wants to share that experience with you in a casual, relatable, easy to understand format. 

deep down, you know something is wrong with your mental health... but you still function normally... so you're not struggling with depression, right? today, we'll discuss the silent struggle that is high-functioning depression. sometimes, mental illness isn't so present. sometimes, it hides behind a facade of normalcy. let's discuss high-functioning depression and feel our feelings. 

grief is a complicated emotion that heavily affects our mental health. often, it can feel complicated and impossible to deal with. in this episode, we will discuss grief and the impact it has on us, why it's important to deal with, and how we can ultimately work through and not around the grief. welcome back to Feel Your Feelings. Online Therapy, 20% off with code THERAPY20 - click here

do you feel like nothing is ever enough? the moment you get what you previously wanted, you find yourself yearning for more? you are experiencing chronic dissatisfaction. today we will discuss how always wanting more impacts our mental health negatively, and that everything you need is right in front of you.  my name is ethan jewell, and welcome to feel your feelings.  Website: www.ethanjewell.com 

why is it so difficult to "get better"? why do setbacks happen, forcing us to start from square one? how can we keep moving forward despite this? in today's episode, we will discuss these topics and how we can continue to improve our mental health.  Online Therapy: Click Here Use code THERAPY20 for 20% off your first month.  Website: www.ethanjewell.com 

do you struggle to live in the moment? do you find yourself reminiscing in and living in the past? maybe you're often worrying about the future? if so, this episode is for you. living in the right NOW is one of the best things we can do for our mental health. everything you need is right in front of you. let's talk about it.  Feel Your Feelings with Ethan Jewell Website: www.ethanjewell.com 

how do we forgive those that have wronged us? is it better to forgive and not forget? i think so. forgiveness is not about forgetting the past, but rather about learning from it and moving forward with a lighter heart. let's discuss forgiveness and how it relates to our mental health. come feel your feelings.  Website: www.ethanjewell.com 

i'm a big fan of mental health awareness. i think it's incredible that we're talking about mental health more than ever. however, it's simply not enough on its own, and many people are left feeling frustrated when the awareness is all that they get. let's talk about it. www.ethanjewell.com   

are you actually healing or are you falling into one of the many traps that mental illness brings? what are some red flags that we should avoid in order to ACTUALLY make progress on our journeys? in today's episode, we'll discuss 3 things to avoid to ensure that we are actually healing and not just distracting. let's talk about it. 

will you ever feel ready to love again? how can we properly heal after a breakup? should you jump from relationship to relationship? today, we'll discuss love, breakups, and how to healthily navigate them. let's feel our feelings.  Website: www.ethanjewell.com  IG: @jewellboi_

do you struggle to find a reason to keep going? there is always something to live for... you just have to look for it. in today's episode, we discuss mental illness and how it dulls out our ability to keep going. we will also talk about the importance of making active effort to find things to live for. let's feel our feelings.  Website: www.ethanjewell.com  IG: @jewellboi_

do you feel like every day is the same? you know your mental health is bad, but you don't know what to do about it? this is the cycle that mental illness causes and can be incredibly detrimental in our mental health journey. let's talk about it.  Website: www.ethanjewell.com  IG: @jewellboi_

do you find yourself living in the "what if" instead of the "what is"? what are the exact harms of overthinking? how can we calm our overactive minds? i've experienced lots of overthinking in my life, so let's discuss exactly what overthinking is, why we do it, and some practical solutions you can implement into your routine TODAY. i'm not a doctor, not a psychiatrist, and not a mental health professional... but i have felt a lot of feelings. so join me, and let's feel some feelings.  Website: www.ethanjewell.com  IG: @jewellboi_

do you look in the mirror and dislike who you are? i've been there. many things lead to self hatred and in return, self loathing has many detrimental effects on us. today, we'll discuss some of the causes of self hatred, the way that it impacts us, and some solutions to this problem. let's feel our feelings.  IG: @jewellboi_ Website: www.ethanjewell.com 

why do we not practice mental health improvement every day? if we want to improve at a sport, we practice every day... why do we not treat mental health the same way? in today's episode we discuss how daily mental health progress is important and how consistency matters. let's feel our feelings.  IG: @jewellboi_ Website: www.ethanjewell.com 

do you have trouble falling asleep because of overthinking? does your mind race, keeping you up all night? if so... what can you do about it? join me as we discuss mental health, sleep and trauma. let's feel our feelings.  IG: @jewellboi_ Website: www.ethanjewell.com 

is the comfort zone really that comfortable? what is on the other side? could getting uncomfortable be the answer to our mental health woes? let's talk about it.  IG: @jewellboi_ Website: www.ethanjewell.com 

why does interaction with others induce so much anxiety? why is it so debilitating and difficult to deal with? how can we try to cope with and get over these anxieties? in today's episode, we will discuss all of these topics. let's talk about it.  IG: @jewellboi_ Website: www.ethanjewell.com

In this episode, I discuss 3 New Years resolutions that will transform your life. New Years resolutions are a tradition many of us use to "start fresh". Unfortunately, we often neglect our mental health when starting new habits. Let's talk about what we can do to improve that.  IG: @jewellboi_ Website: www.ethanjewell.com

do the thoughts we have affect our mental health? after all, they're just inside our heads, so how impactful can they be? well, thoughts actually have a profound influence on our behaviors and habits. let's talk about it. IG: @jewellboi_ www.ethanjewell.com

what is seasonal depression? is it just a moody feeling brought by cold weather... or is it something more? are you alone in these feelings? how can we deal with seasonal depression? let's talk about it.  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FEELIT and get on your way to being your best self. 

are our small wins worth celebrating? does small progress eventually lead into big advancement? how do we build our small wins into something substantial? let's talk about it. 

can physical exercise help your mental health? what benefits can exercise bring? how has exercise improved my life? more importantly, how can it improve yours? let's talk about it.  IG: @jewellboi_ 

how do we move on from someone we love? how do we fill the space that they left? the truth is, there's no easy answer. however, there's a few habits we can form to make this process a bit easier. ultimately, time is the only thing to heal heartbreak. let's talk about it.  IG: @jewellboi_

is social media BAD for your mental health? should you limit the amount of time you spend on social media? we need to be more aware and intentional with the time we spend on technology for the betterment of our mental health. let's have a brief discussion about it.

it is difficult to start a mental health journey if we don't know what to do, leading to procrastination. procrastinating our mental health is detrimental to progress, so let's talk about some solid ways your can start on your mental health journey today.  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FEELIT and begin your mental health journey. 

change is an inevitable yet difficult path to navigate. we all will experience change, and it will effect all of us in different ways. the best thing we can do is be prepared for that change. so, let's talk about how to cope with change. 

Healing and distracting often feel the same. Some people go far into their mental health journeys, only to realize they've just been distracting themselves from what they need to feel. This is very destructive and needs to be talked about.  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FEELIT.

what exactly is anxiety? join me as I discuss anxiety in a very casual, relatable way. I discuss the causes, effects, and solutions to anxiety to spread more awareness to this debilitating illness.  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FEELIT and get on your way to being your best self. 

what's the best way to feel your feelings? i've found "micro-meditation" to be life changing to feel my feelings. come join me in a guided micro-meditation session, and feel your feelings. 

depression is a well known mental illness, but there are still a lot of misconceptions surrounding it. many people get sadness and depression confused. let's talk about what depression really is, the effects it can have, and some common treatments. 

when starting a mental health journey, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. here's 3 things i focused on in order to stay focused and improve. 

we all know that you need to rest to improve physically. however, did you know you NEED to rest to improve your mental health? here's 4 ways to rest in order to calm your emotions. 

"glimmers" are beacons of hope for our mental health. identifying your glimmers is possibly more important than identifying your triggers. having hope for the future is crucial in our mental health journey. let's talk about it! 

what steps can we take to actually help our mental health? what's the difference between passive and active mental health recovery? let's talk about it.

do you ever feel stressed, worried, or anxious for no reason? anxiety is a real and difficult issue. it's often overlooked, despite the incapacitating effects it can have. let's talk about it.  

is it healthy to be alone? can moments of quiet help improve our mental health? i believe spending time by ourselves and with our thoughts is the most important thing we can do for our mental health. let's talk about it. 

can embracing our inner child help our mental health? how do we even embrace our inner child? all of us have an inner child. nurturing my inner child has done wonders for my mental health. let's talk about it!

it is easy to feel stuck in our mental illness. shame and baggage can make it hard to move forward. how can we shake this feeling? let's talk about it. 

insecurity is a real battle that many of us have to fight. although it takes many forms, and is different for everyone, lots of the insecurity we face has a common cause. let's talk about it. 

your feelings are REAL, but not your REALITY. you are not your feelings. your feelings are simply something to be experienced. let's talk about it. 

if you're mentally ill, are you broken? does trauma mean you are weak? i say absolutely not. if anything, i believe the opposite. let's talk about it.

i often find myself obsessed with my own sadness. self betterment is more boring, and despair can often feel good. but this is an incredibly unhealthy way to live. let's talk about it. 

i don't hate phones, i love them! but we need to recognize the potential danger that screens pose to our mental health. let's talk about it. 

why is improving mental health so hard? why do we get frustrated when we don't make progress? why is it so important to develop a routine and a process? let's talk about it. 

it is okay to put yourself first. it is okay to prioritize your mental health. it is okay to be SELFISH. let's talk about it! 

are you healing, or are you just distracting yourself? it is easy to mistake distraction for healing. how can we make sure we are working towards HEALING? let's talk about it. 

do you let yourself rest without feeling guilt? if not, you are simply making yourself feel more exhausted. it is crucial that we allow ourselves to rest, guilt-free. let's talk about it. 

why are we all so lonely? even though we have more ways to connect than ever, we are witnessing loneliness of epidemic proportions. today, i am joined by Dr. Jen Hartman, licensed psychology and founder of Genuine Life Wellness (www.genuinelifewellness.com/). we discuss the ins and outs of loneliness, and how to deal with it. let's feel some loneliness. 

what does REAL self care look like? today, i am joined by Dr. Jen Hartman to discuss this topic. Dr. Hartman is a licensed psychologist practicing for over 25 years. she runs her own practice, "Genuine Life Wellness" (www.genuinelifewellness.com), and is incredible passionate about self care. join us in this discussion, and learn what self care might look like for YOU! 

when you feel an emotion, you are not that emotion. you are simply experiencing it. let's learn how to not become overwhelmed and consumed by our feelings.

when facing mental illness, our brains will often form a narrative about our situations and feelings. we will convince ourselves that we "deserve" to feel sad. we should just "be alone". this is dangerous. let's talk about it!

this advice changed my life. instead of trying to tackle mental health recover at one time, do it in bite sized pieces. go on step at a time. start so small that it feels ridiculous. and most importantly, Feel Your Feelings. 

you must come to terms with your inner hurt and heal it before you can improve your life as a whole. ignoring feelings will hinder your ability to improve as a person. so, let's feel some feelings. 

what if we treated our feelings like teachers and learned from them? our emotions are trying to tell us something. it's time we started listening. let's talk about it. 

it's natural to want to RUSH the healing process. however, trauma and pain take time to heal. life is not about "becoming". it is about "being". let's talk about it. 

sometimes, our own brain can be our worst enemy. our "inner critic" can take over, and convince us we are worse than we are. how do we learn to communicate and argue with our inner critic? let's talk about it. 

How can we improve our relationship with our feelings? How can we learn to better float down the river that is life, and allow ourselves to feel in a healthy manner? Let's talk about it. 

have you ever felt guilty just for being sad? do you struggle to understand why shame and sadness go hand in hand? let's talk about it. 

i believe that talking about your feelings is the single most beneficial thing you can do for your mental health. don't just take it from me - it's literally science! let's talk about it. 

one thing nobody tells you about mental health recovery is how difficult it is to leave the comfort of sadness. how do you break free from this sadness that has become your identity? let's talk about it. 

why don't we treat mental health as seriously as physical health? shouldn't we treat a broken heart similarly to a broken arm? let's talk about it. 

what if your mental health "feeling worse" means... you're doing better? self awareness is everything. find out why in today's episode.  

what if i told you your negative emotions only last 90 seconds? what if... you aren't sad forever? what if things DO get better? let's talk about it.

why do i avoid bad feelings? why is that a bad thing to do? how can i become a mindful observer of my emotions? let's talk about it.