In this episode of the Rawle and Gene Show, Gene and Rawle discuss the concept of containment and how it relates to processing emotions and triggers. They share personal experiences and insights on how to navigate challenging situations and maintain a sense of balance and self-awareness.

The hosts emphasize the importance of embracing all emotions and learning from them, rather than avoiding or suppressing them.

They also discuss the role of containment in providing support for others and creating a non-judgmental space for them to express themselves.

Key topics discussed in this episode include the value of triggers and challenging experiences, the power of self-containment, the importance of asking for support, and the role of judgment versus non-judgment in personal growth.

Key Takeaways

• Embrace all emotions and triggers as opportunities for growth and self-awareness.
• Practice self-containment by acknowledging and exploring your feelings without judgment.
• When providing support to others, ask them what they need and create a non-judgmental space for them to express themselves.
• Understand that triggers and challenging experiences are part of life and offer valuable lessons.
• Wisdom comes from embracing all experiences, both positive and negative, and learning from them.

Notable Quotes

• "Containment refers to a process where an individual receives, processes, and gives meaning to potentially overwhelming thoughts or feelings, typically with the help of another." - Gene
• "Are you worthy of the negative so-called harsh experiences that show up in your life? Because we only look at worthy from a supposedly positive spin." - Rawle
• "The key is not getting triggered, it's how you handle getting triggered." - Rawle
• "Containment is about holding a non-judgmental space for someone to explore their thoughts and feelings and find meaning in them." - Gene
• "Don't be afraid to feel all emotions, embrace them all because it's how you're going to understand and learn." - Rawle