How to be sad
Sadness is part of being human. It's not something to fix, but something to feel and understand. This Collection explores how accepting sadness can lead to greater resilience, emotional depth, and even joy. Learn how to sit with difficult emotions, rather than push them away, and discover the surprising strength of letting yourself be sad.
How to Be Sad
Helen Russell
Big Feelings
Liz Fosslien, Mollie West Duffy
A Short History of Sadness
The Documentary Podcast, BBC World Service, James Reynolds, Helen Russell
Emotions Are Data...so Listen to Them
The Happiness Lab, Dr. Laurie Santos, Susan David
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