It’s Just Emotions – And That’s a Good Thing
Episode 2 of the This Way In Podcast
Have you ever felt like your emotions are trying to ruin your day?
Maybe anxiety shows up at the worst possible time. Maybe anger bubbles up out of nowhere. Or maybe you find yourself weepy and exhausted and don’t even know why. If you’ve ever wished you could just shut off your feelings, this episode is for you.
In Episode 2 of This Way In, hosts Amy and Brittney dive into what emotions really are—and spoiler: they’re not the enemy.
What’s Inside the Episode:
Brittney (a licensed trauma therapist) breaks down the science behind emotions in the most refreshingly human way. She explains how emotions are actually signals from our nervous system—flashing lights on the dashboard of our internal experience. They’re not good or bad; they’re information.
Emotions are just signals. They’re there to help guide you on your journey of life.
We talk about:
- The difference between real vs. perceived threats
- Why the stress response shows up when you’re not actually in danger (hi, missed deadlines)
- How to spot which part of the stress response you’re in (fight, flight, freeze, or shutdown)
- The underrated power of breathing and meditation (with a surprising story from Amy)
Amy also shares how learning to meditate during lockdown changed her body—literally. Years of neck pain? Gone. And all it took was one simple, emotional breakthrough.
If you’re tired of being told to “just relax” and want real tools that help you feel more grounded, self-aware, and empowered, this is a conversation worth tuning into.
Listen to Episode 2: “It’s Just Emotions”
Available now on [Spotify], [Apple Podcasts], [Amazon Music], or wherever you get your podcasts.
Subscribe so you don’t miss our upcoming series on “Parts of Self,” where we’ll explore how different parts of your personality show up (and sometimes clash) in everyday life.
This Way In is your new favorite podcast about mental health and everyday wellbeing—with just the right blend of science, self-awareness, and sass. It’s your journey. We’re just your tour guides.
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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