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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