Rachel Walton ON: Overcoming loss of parents at a young age. Focusing on Light, Processing Negative Emotions, C.O.P.E, Becoming a Life Coach.

My wife Alisha and I met Rachel and her husband Kevin during the beginning stages of COVID as my wife and I were walking near Utah Lake. We stopped to play at the play ground for a few minutes and not long after Rachel, Kevin, and their kids stopped to play as well. Being the Social person that I am and due to the lack of Human contact that COVID put us all through, I had to say hello and as we got to talking Alisha and I were so grateful that God had us cross paths. They are an amazing family and have so many unique qualities accompanied by warm hearts and souls. Kevin is a Lego fan, so right away we were excited to hear all about it since our family show has become Lego Masters, and Rachel was so easy to talk to. We learned that she started a podcast called 'The Toughtist' and has spent a great deal of time studying the brain and the affect negative emotions can have on us. So of course I had to invite her to join me on the show to share. She shares some really cool insights and wisdom. I especially appreciated all of her insights for parents in helping children navigate the emotions that they feel.

 

As a life coach who has passed through the tragedy of losing both of her parents at a young age, Rachel has passed through dark times and found effective ways to seek light in life. Rachel is a brilliant person, full of light, and she gives some tips for processing negative emotion and feelings that enter into our lives.

 

Rachel speaks of a skill she calls  C.O.P.E., which is an acronym she uses to define overcoming negative emotions, it stands for 1. Catch it, 2. Observe, 3. Pin Point, and 4. Experience. She talks about how to put C.O.P.E. into practice and how to let emotions "play out" or run their course and not just trying to force them out of our lives or feel ashamed we are feeling them.

 

Rachel is wonderful. Enjoy!