Untangle Your Emotions by Jennie Allen Summary
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In "Untangle Your Emotions," bestselling author Jennie Allen offers a revolutionary five-step framework that's transforming how we process feelings. With over 1 million copies of her previous work sold, Allen's approach has earned praise from Lysa TerKeurst for helping readers "stop simply existing and start really living."
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When Your Emotions Hold You Hostage
Why do we sometimes explode over the smallest things? A forgotten coffee order triggers fury. A casual comment from a friend sends us spiraling into days of anxiety. We tell ourselves we're overreacting, yet we can't seem to stop. Here's what's really happening: our emotions aren't responding to what's in front of us-they're responding to what's still unresolved within us. Consider this moment: you're making dinner when your daughter mentions moving across the country. Suddenly, your chest constricts, breathing becomes difficult, panic floods your body. The reaction seems wildly out of proportion-she's an adult making a reasonable choice. But beneath that surface trigger lies something deeper. Perhaps years earlier, your husband was hospitalized with dangerously high blood pressure. Every mention of separation unconsciously reactivates that terror of abandonment. Our disproportionate reactions aren't signs we're broken-they're breadcrumbs leading us back to unhealed wounds. The feelings we've been taught to suppress don't disappear; they wait in the shadows, ambushing us when we least expect it.
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The Three Escapes That Keep Us Stuck
The Four Steps That Change Everything
Living With Your Whole Heart
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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