Julia is a registered clinical counsellor, speaker, researcher, and she is overall passionate about helping others balance their lives and work through issues surrounding anxiety, depression, self-doubt, communication, relationships, and more.   Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I am joined by Julia Kristina, therapeutic coach, counsellor, speaker, and researcher. We talk about identifying, managing, and communicating emotions. Julia also talks about the importance of the communication request, shared meaning in relationships, and and get Julia’s words of wisdom around emotions.   Let’s delve in!   In this Episode You’ll Learn: [04:02] A bit about Julia. [05:56] Identifying. [11:30] Changing the language around “I feel like” statements. [17:58] The complex side of identifying. [23:10] Shared meaning in relationships. [30:01] Managing emotions. [31:46] Communicating emotions. [37:10] The communication request. [41:07] Julia’s words of wisdom.   Quotes:  “Emotional intelligence is the number one human skill we need, but we don’t learn it.” [07:36] “Pay attention to what’s happening in your body and then imagine that experience as a colour.” [16:19] “Managing our emotions is getting in charge of our thoughts.” [30:10] “Stop before you speak. Take a moment, take a beat, take a breath, take a bath. Whatever it is you need to do.” [41:15]   Connect with Julia Website:            https://juliakristina.com LinkedIn:            Julia Kristina Facebook:          Julia Counsellor Twitter:              @juliacounsellor YouTube:           Julia Kristina Counsellor   Connect with Rachel Wright Website:            https://rachelwrightnyc.com Instagram:          @thewright_rachel Twitter:              @thewrightrachel   WIN A FREE INTIMACY AFTER DARK DECK!   Get 30% OFF the NEW After Dark Deck! Use Promo Code: Rachel   Get your Zumio Discount!   Call to Action Please if you love this episode, and know someone else who is a passionate soul on a mission just like you share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow please leave an iTunes review and don’t forget to subscribe