Season 4, Episode 7 – Unlocking Recovery: The Power of Emotional Awareness

Welcome to Absolutely Focused Radio, Season 4, Episode 7: “Unlocking Recovery: The Power of Emotional Awareness” featuring Bhee Yhou and Anna Heryiwego.In this episode, Daniel Thabudd Nelson explores how emotional awareness can transform the recovery journey. From the science of naming emotions to real-world strategies like mood-tracking apps and midday check-ins, this conversation offers practical tools and personal insights for anyone navigating sobriety, stress, or self-discovery.Learn how simply asking “What am I feeling right now?” can activate the rational brain, reduce relapse risk, and build resilience. Discover how emotional granularity, self-reflection, and intentional pauses can become your greatest allies in recovery.Key Takeaways: – Why tracking emotions reduces relapse risk by over 40% – How apps like Moodnotes and Daylio support emotional clarity – Real-world examples of emotional awareness in action – Practical advice for starting your own check-in ritualOne mic. One mind. Stay rooted. Stay real. Stay awesome.