On this week’s episode, Dr. Nicole reflects on her 30-year high school reunion and the emotions it evoked. She explores how events like reunions, homecomings, visits to one’s hometown, or even chance encounters with old friends can trigger past feelings. Dr. Nicole also shares strategies for reframing these emotions and memories positively by fostering gratitude for the past, present, and future.
Key Points
00:20 Introduction
2:05 My feelings about high school
2:45 Is high school really that great?
4:36 Everyone’s story is different
5:17 My reunion experience
7:18 Reunions bring up so many emotions
8:02 Remembering the past
8:42 Our backpack full of stuff
10:35 Sit with the discomfort
11:46 Reflecting on your past
12:30 17 year old you
14:30 Considering therapy
15:52 Its never too late to change
16:47 Become a life long learner
18:05 Feeling gratitude for the present
19:45 Revisiting old friends
21:00 Gratitude for the past
23:07 Recognize the work you have done
24:48 Being grateful for your experiences
26:45 Returning the favor
27:29 Thinking about the future
30:30 Thinking about yourself mentally
32:00 Conclusion
Quotables
“Remembering the past, is not always an easy thing” – Dr. Nicole
“We have to give ourself credit for the decisions we made for ourselves” – Dr. Nicole
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