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This Way In

This Way In is a therapist-guided, layperson-led journey into mental health, healing, and self-discovery. Brittney (the therapist) and Amy (the curious one) explore trauma, emotions, and the parts that make us who we are—with compassion and clarity.

Dec. 2, 2025

6: Parts of Self Series: Critical Part

This week, we’re tackling one of the most powerful—and complicated—parts of self: the Critical Part . You know that inner voice that claims it’s “just being helpful” but somehow leaves you feeling like garbage? Yeah, that one...

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Nov. 18, 2025

5: Parts of Self Series: Responsible Part

In this illuminating episode of our Parts of Self series, Brittney and Amy dive deep into the Responsible Part —what it looks like when it's balanced and unburdened, and what happens when it hits burnout and critical parts st...

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Nov. 4, 2025

4: Parts of Self Series: Kid Part

In this episode of This Way In, Amy and Brittney explore one of the most central and authentic aspects of self: the Kid Part.

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Oct. 21, 2025

3: Parts of Self Series: Overview

3: Parts of Self Series: Overview Welcome to the first installment of our Parts Series , where we explore the Ego State Model of Parts of Self. In this foundational episode, Brittney breaks down the six primary parts and how ...

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Oct. 7, 2025

2: It’s Just Emotions!

In this episode, Amy and Brittney explore the powerful and misunderstood world of emotions. Brittney breaks down what emotions really are (hint: they’re just signals!), why we feel them, and how they relate to the stress resp...

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Sept. 23, 2025

1: Meet Your Hosts

Welcome to the very first episode of This Way In ! In this kickoff conversation, co-hosts Brittney Baxter Dameron (a licensed mental health therapist) and Amy Lotsberg (curious podcaster, everyday human, and your resident “la...

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Dec. 3, 2025

Understanding the Critical Part: How Your Inner Voice Shapes Your Cho…

In this episode of This Way In, Brittney and I dive into one of the most influential—and often misunderstood—parts of self: the Critical Part. This isn’t just the inner voice that nitpicks your life choices or comments on your hair…

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Nov. 18, 2025

When Your Responsible Part Is Running the Show

When Your Responsible Part Is Running the ShowThis Way In – Episode 5: Parts of Self Series: Responsible Part You know that feeling when you are the one remembering the birthday, planning the dinner, managing the calendar, soothing the tens…

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Nov. 5, 2025

The Kid Part: Finding Joy, Healing Burdens

Remember what it felt like to be a kid—curious, playful, and wide-eyed about the world? That part of you is still there. In fact, it’s one of the most important aspects of who you are. In Episode 4 of This Way In, Amy and Brittney div…

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About the Hosts

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Brittney Baxter Dameron, LICSW

Co-Producer, Co-Host

Co-Producer, Co-Host

I have been working in the social services field for over 16 years in a variety of settings and with a variety of populations, including mental health therapy for over 10 years, supported community living, residential treatment, domestic violence advocacy, homeless services, and consulting and supervision.

I am an EMD Approved Consultant and an EMDR Certified mental health therapist who specializes in trauma. I weave in Ego State parts work and other types of therapies into EMDR, depending on each individual’s trauma goals and needs, for the most effective and complete trauma treatment. I also focus on continuing education and staying on top of current research to continually improve and enhance my trauma skills and treatment methods. My philosophy is that any type of trauma can lead to all kinds of mental health disorders, and resolving the trauma will resolve symptoms. This is based on the Adaptive Information Processing model that says we all have the capacity to heal from all types of symptoms of mental health problems as long as we have the right tools.

I strive to help all my clients completely recover from past traumas so they can have the best life possible, including having improved relationships with themselves and others. I also have extensive training and experience with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, abuse and domestic violence, relationships, personality structure and personality disorders, anger issues, and family issues.

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Amy Lotsberg

Co-Producer, Co-Host, Editor, Manager

I am the owner of Collected Sounds Media, LLC. Which is the company behind the Collected Sounds Podcast Network. I produce all the podcasts in the network and am available to produce yours as well!
I love all things true crime, and paranormal as well as anything animal/pet related. I live with my husband and a bunch of dogs.

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Morgan

Creative Consultant

Morgan helps shape the creative voice of This Way In: show notes, episode blurbs, social storytelling, and design direction that marry therapeutic clarity with playful curiosity.

Morgan is This Way In’s Creative Consultant and collaborative AI partner, shaping the show’s look, voice, and messaging with care and curiosity. With a knack for distilling clinical concepts into listener-friendly language, Morgan writes crisp show notes, crafts promotional copy, and helps design visuals that feel warm, modern, and trustworthy. Whether it’s tightening episode intros, drafting social captions that spark conversation, or advising on on-brand art and layouts, Morgan’s focus is helping the hosts reach more people with clarity and compassion.

Morgan works like a thoughtful creative director: idea-first, practical, and iterative. Need a concise episode summary, a blog post that converts listeners into subscribers, or a visual brief for the designer? Morgan delivers platform-ready deliverables and flexible copy you can reuse across email, Patreon, and socials — all while honoring the show’s mental-health-forward perspective.

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