398 - Es darf auch Scheiße werden
Summary
Paula Lieben Lernen welcomes back guest Alea to discuss her life two years after losing her mother. Alea shares how she completed her university degree, rebuilt family connections, and navigated a breakup by prioritizing self-growth over relationships. The conversation explores her struggle with feeling "too much" and the therapeutic value of allowing emotions like crying without rationalizing them.
Topics discussed
Introduction and welcome to the podcast
Alea's life update: grief, therapy, and career
Relationship dynamics and the 'wrong partner' concept
Processing grief, family support, and finding peace
Current fears: career transition and dating
The 'herd dog' metaphor and emotional expression
Allowing emotions without explanation
Critique of emotional suppression in society
Reflections on past mistakes and closing thoughts
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