Episode 18

Dealing with Challenging Emotions: A Mindful Approach to Emotional Awareness

Welcome to The Journey You Own Meditation Series with Jyothi V. Robertson, DVM. In this episode, we explore dealing with challenging emotions and how they manifest in our bodies. The focus of this session is to guide you in developing mindful awareness of your emotional experiences and learning how to hold space for them without attachment.

Dealing with how we feel can be tricky, but this practice offers a supportive way to understand our emotions better. Through gentle inquiry and mindful labeling, we explore the difference between identifying with an emotion ("I am anxious") and observing it as an experience ("I am experiencing anxiety"). This shift in perspective allows us to observe our emotional responses without becoming entangled in them. Through awareness and acceptance, we learn to create distance from our experiences, fostering emotional clarity and inner peace.

Take a moment to be present and embrace the wisdom that comes with navigating life's challenges with a calm and open heart.

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Jyothi Robertson

Dr. Jyothi V. Robertson is a student of meditation practice for 40+ years and trauma-sensitive grounding practices formally for the past three years. She was raised by parents who practice meditation and lead spiritual teachings for members of their Indian community. She began pursuing her own formal exploration of spirituality as an anthropology major at Princeton University and conducted fieldwork for her thesis while living at an ashram (spiritual center) in India in 1996. As a veterinarian, she is interested in highlighting the spiritual connection between all living beings.

Jyothi has completed certifications in trauma-sensitive mindfulness, advanced trauma-sensitive meditation, deep listening, DEI, and since 2019, has been receiving training in Buddhist meditation practices and philosophy. As a student learning meditation, she is interested in exploring these practices with others in community.