As we continue our 2026 theme of freedom, I want to invite you to reflect on a powerful question: Are you free to feel your feelings—and do you allow others the freedom to feel theirs? In this episode, we explore the difference between feeling an emotion and expressing it, and why authentic affirmation is so essential in marriages, families, and friendships.
Drawing from the work of Dr. Conrad Baars on authentic affirmation, we’ll talk about how being fully present to another person—especially a child or spouse—can transform relationships. Instead of dismissing feelings as “ridiculous,” what if we paused to understand where they’re coming from? We’ll also look at how emotions are natural, biochemical responses, and how reason helps us express them in healthy, constructive ways.
If you’ve ever felt dismissed, misunderstood, or unsure how to respond to someone else’s strong emotions, this reflection will give you practical insight and encouragement. Freedom isn’t about reacting however we want—it’s about creating safe space for feelings while guiding their expression with wisdom and love.
Join me for this conversation on emotional freedom, affirmation, and healthier relationships.
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Allison is also the Founder and President of www.CatholicTherapists.com, and CatholicLifeCoaches.com, which provide nationwide networks of screened and dedicated Catholic therapists and Catholic life coaches.
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