Meet Your Hosts: The Beginning of This Way In
We’re finally here—we've released the very first episode of This Way In!
This podcast has been a long time in the making, and in our debut episode we’re pulling back the curtain so you can meet your co-hosts, learn how this show came to be, and get a taste of what’s ahead.
Who We Are
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Brittney Baxter Dameron: a licensed trauma therapist (Iowa & Minnesota) specializing in EMDR and ego state/parts work. She spends her days diving deep into the complex world of trauma healing.
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Amy Lotsberg: podcaster, creative, and your resident “lay person translator.” She’s here to ask the questions you might be wondering yourself and to keep us grounded in everyday life.
Together, we wanted to create a space where mental health conversations meet curiosity, humor, and even a little woo (yes, we’re not afraid to talk intuition and spirit alongside therapy and science).
Why This Podcast?
The seed for This Way In was planted when Brittney reached out to Amy after listening to her paranormal podcast. What started as a conversation about spirit guides and intuition quickly grew into a much bigger idea:
A podcast where we explore the “parts of self” (think inner child, protector, critic, nurturer, etc.), how they shape our lives, and what we can learn from them.
We’ll dive into:
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What parts work and EMDR really are (in plain English).
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How mental, physical, relational, and spiritual health all overlap.
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Why TV shows (Shrinking, Friends, New Girl) and even old Looney Tunes sketches reflect real psychological concepts.
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How you can use these insights to better understand yourself and the people in your life.
What Makes Us Different
There are a lot of mental health podcasts out there. Many are excellent, but they often focus on a single therapy type or keep things strictly clinical.
We’re doing it differently:
✨ Deep dives into psychology, explained accessibly.
✨ Honest, funny, sometimes rambling conversations (because that’s real life).
✨ A willingness to bring in spirituality and intuition alongside evidence-based practices.
✨ Guests, listener Q&As, and plenty of pop culture references to keep things relatable.
Why You Should Listen
If you’ve ever wondered…
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Why do I keep reacting the same way in relationships?
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What does my “inner critic” actually want?
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How can I quiet the logical part of my brain so I can follow my intuition?
…then this podcast is for you.
Even if you’re not in therapy—or if you’re on a waitlist and need something nourishing in the meantime—you’ll find tips, brain hacks, and perspective shifts here.
Subscribe Now
We’ll be releasing new episodes every two weeks. Subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you never miss one:
Life is a journey—and we’re just the tour guides. Come along for the ride.
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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