12: Understanding Emotional Literacy: Why We Don't Always "Act Our Age"

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Episode Summary: In this insightful episode of Shift Talking, host Davina Hehn explores the fascinating concept of emotional age and how it shapes our behaviors and responses in ways that might not align with our chronological age. Davina dives deep into why many of us feel “stuck” emotionally, the impact of trauma on emotional development, and how to recognize the signs of being emotionally out of sync.

Drawing on her expertise and personal reflections, Davina discusses:

• The critical role of emotional literacy and how it compares to learning a new skill, like reading.
• Why shame and judgment only hinder emotional growth.
• How trauma and life experiences can halt emotional development and create dissonance between emotional and physical age.
• The importance of self-awareness, introsp ...