Episode Details

What if your spiritual practice is actually helping you avoid the very emotions you need to feel? Ryan explores spiritual bypassing — using ideas like “fear isn’t real” or “it’s just the ego” to stay disconnected from pain, anger, sadness, and resentment. He explains why emotions that aren’t fully felt don’t simply disappear; they stay stuck, shaping how we move through the world. A guided practice follows, helping you meet discomfort without resistance, recognize awareness as your true nature, and repeat: “I am willing to feel whatever arises.”

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