The Verywell Mind Podcast's “Friday Fix” is a short ... people assume that experiencing an uncomfortable emotion, like sadness or anxiety, is a sign of weakness. That’s not true.

Research has shown that human bodily responses and cognitive shifts affect each other in both directions. We feel sorry ...

but those on the autism spectrum or individuals afflicted with psychotic disorders may struggle to discern the emotions or social cues of others. Often, knowing our own mind and motivations is ...