35: How to Handle Hurt, Disrespect & Disappointment

"Hurt, disappointment, and disrespect are inevitable, but how you respond is what defines your resilience and your wholeness."

In this episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber Cabral shares her 4-step process for navigating tough emotions without letting them derail your life. Whether it’s heartbreak, a broken friendship, or everyday disrespect, Amber explains how to stabilize, relive, repair, and reset so you can move forward stronger, not stuck.

You’ll learn:
Why removing yourself isn’t weakness, it’s wisdom
How to revisit painful moments without getting trapped in them
The difference between releasing emotions and wallowing in them
How to repair and rebuild your resilience after being hurt
Why visibility and boundaries are key to moving forward

If you’ve ever found yourself suppressing emotions or stuck in cycles of avoidance, this episode will give you the tools to process, reset, and reclaim your power.

✨ Don’t just survive what hurts, use it to build a stronger, more self-respecting version of you.

🔗 Work with Amber: Private Coaching applications are now open → https://coaching.ambercabral.com

KEY POINTS
0:00 Introduction
01:17 Remove yourself to stabilize
05:33 Don’t suppress, relive the incident
08:18 Replay to understand what happened
12:07 Focus on repair and rebuilding
15:15 Remember: Set boundaries and be visible
18:47 The importance of processing to resilience
22:00 Exciting news! “Be a Good Human” merch promo

QUOTES
"If you will lie to yourself, you will lie to anyone. Okay, you are literally lying to yourself about how you feel." – Amber Cabral

"The goal of replaying things is not to abuse yourself. It is to learn to process the feelings attached to the incident and be able to have a plan for if something similar comes up in the future." – Amber Cabral

"Suppressing emotions keeps you stuck; having to process and having the tools to do that help you to move through challenges and struggles, and, you know, things that are difficult, emotions with more intention, and that builds the strength, because your brain goes, ‘Oh, I don’t like this, but I know what to do.’" – Amber Cabral

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You can purchase Amber's books from the retailer of your choice here: https://www.ambercabral.com/books/
Allies and Advocates: Creating an Inclusive and Equitable Culture
Say More About That: ...And Other Ways to Speak Up, Push Back, and Advocate for Yourself and Others

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