Episode 5: Don’t Shoot the Messenger

Welcome

You are listening to Designed to Be Awake with Mick Kubiak. This episode is a vulnerable one, recorded right from the middle of an intense emotional wave, a day when my pain body took over and I found myself unraveling, then slowly coming back to centre.

 

Episode Summary

Don’t shoot the messenger. Our feelings about things that happen are always a message that we ourselves are meant to receive and understand. When the feelings are painful, it’s so tempting to take it out on the messenger! The power of the pause is your best friend at these times.

I share what it’s like to be knocked out of alignment and how easy it is to believe the drama your mind creates. I talk about sadness, regret, and even rage, all triggered by a choice I made and the stories I spun around it. You’ll hear how reaching out to a friend who can hold up the real mirror helps me find reality again, and why the real message is always about what’s happening inside, not what someone else did.

 

Key Takeaways

✨ The pain body can take over even when you know better
✨ The messenger isn’t the problem, the message is what’s coming up in you
✨ Spaciousness, breathing, and a trusted friend can shift everything
✨ Your return to centre is always possible, no matter how intense it feels
✨ The power of the pause, give yourself space before reacting
✨ Choose carefully who you share your vulnerability with, context matters

 

Resources & Links

Thank you to my team:
Chase Coughlin, who edits every episode and composed the music
Maia Young

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