Embracing the Full Spectrum of Emotions: A Guide to Mindfulness and Self-Discovery with Tara Brach

The One You Feed

Eric Zimmer, The One You Feed

Buddhism, Education, Self-improvement, Religion & Spirituality, Health & Fitness, Mental Health

4.6 • 2.5K Ratings

🗓️ 5 September 2025

⏱️ 49 minutes

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In this episode, Tara Brach explores embracing the full spectrum of emotions, providing a guide to mindfulness and self-discovery. She helps us experiment with a variety of approaches that are guided by a simple compass intention. Tara also discusses stepping out of a trance, the tight story of what’s wrong with me or what’s wrong here, and in the direct experience, where kindness and awareness can flourish. If you’re ready for practical ways to be here, not perfectly, but more fully, this episode is for you. Key Takeaways: Meditation and mindfulness practices Emotional awareness and self-compassion Challenges in meditation and dealing with difficult emotions The metaphor of the two wolves representing good and bad aspects of ourselves Balancing acknowledgment of difficult emotions with cultivating gratitude and joy The impact of trauma on meditation practice and presence The importance of intention in meditation and personal growth Strategies for overcoming feelings of numbness and depression The concept of “trance” and its effect on perception and suffering Universal practices for awakening: awareness and compassion If you enjoyed this conversation with Tara Brach, check out these other episodes The Path of Aliveness: Exploring Mindfulness and Awakening with Christian Dillo Inner Freedom Through Mindfulness with Jack Kornfield For full show notes, click here! Connect with the show: Follow us on YouTube: @TheOneYouFeedPod Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Follow us on Instagram This episode is sponsored by AG1. Your daily health drink just got more flavorful! Our listeners will get a FREE Welcome Kit worth $76 when you subscribe, including 5 AG1 Travel Packs, a shaker, canister, and scoop! Get started today! BAU, Artist at War opens September 26. Visit BAUmovie.com to watch the trailer and learn more—or sign up your organization for a group screening. LinkedIn: Post your job for free at linkedin.com/1youfeed. Terms and conditions apply. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	How do we become present enough and open enough and courageous enough to really be with the life that's here?
0:10.1	Welcome to the one you feed. Throughout time, great thinkers have recognized the importance of the thoughts we have,
0:21.2	quotes like garbage in, garbage out, or you are what you think, ring true.
0:26.7	And yet, for many of us, our thoughts don't strengthen or empower us.
0:30.9	We tend toward negativity, self-pity, jealousy, or fear.
0:35.6	We see what we don't have instead of what we do.
0:38.4	We think things that hold us back and dampen our spirit.
0:41.7	But it's not just about thinking.
0:43.8	Our actions matter.
0:45.4	It takes conscious, consistent, and creative effort to make a life worth living.
0:50.1	This podcast is about how other people keep themselves moving in the right direction,
0:56.5	how they feed their good wolf.
1:10.8	For years, I tried to meditate by following my breath. And honestly, it never seemed to work. It just seemed like my mind raced and raced. I used to joke it was like the dark circus coming to town. If that's you
1:11.9	when it comes to following your breath and meditation, it doesn't mean there's anything wrong with you.
1:16.6	You may just not have found the way that works best for you. Tara Brock, who's a psychologist,
1:22.7	a world-class meditation teacher, author of wonderful books like radical acceptance and true refuge,
1:28.3	helps us experiment with a variety of approaches that are guided by a simple compass, intention.
1:35.3	We talk about stepping out of trance, the tight story of what's wrong with me or what's wrong here,
1:41.3	and into direct experience where kindness and awareness can grow
1:46.4	at the same time. I share how shifting my own practice from the breath to listening to sounds
1:52.0	uncovered more aliveness and peace for me. If you're ready for practical ways to be here, not
1:59.6	perfectly but more fully, stay with us. I'm Eric Zimmer,
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