We all know emotions happen…. But few of us have ever learned what they're actually for. They can feel confusing, overwhelming, even threatening — especially the really heavy ones.

And no emotion gets more fear, avoidance, and misunderstanding than shame — and its loyal companion, guilt. In this episode, we'll soften the mystery. You'll learn the real function behind these two heavy hitters and how understanding them makes them far less scary. And a whole heck of a lot lighter.

To access some guided exercises to help cope with difficult emotions, please visit youtube.com/@ground.and.center. Or feel free to email me with any questions or recommendations at [email protected].

The Local Seen by Plymouth Area Community Access Television welcomes residents of Plymouth, Pembroke, Kingston, and Duxbury into our studio to produce their own show, podcast, or special to air on our community and YouTube channel. We provide production training and services as a platform for free and uncensored speech. The content herein does not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of The Local Seen's staff or Board of Directors. If you live or work in one of our four towns, and would like to produce your own content, email [email protected] to get started! We'll see you on The Local Seen! www.thelocalseen.media

A quick guide to why emotions exist, why they feel so uncomfortable, and how to work with them instead of fighting them.

The Local Seen by Plymouth Area Community Access Television welcomes residents of Plymouth, Pembroke, Kingston, and Duxbury into our studio to produce their own show, podcast, or special to air on our community and YouTube channel. We provide production training and services as a platform for free and uncensored speech. The content herein does not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of The Local Seen's staff or Board of Directors. If you live or work in one of our four towns, and would like to produce your own content, email [email protected] to get started! We'll see you on The Local Seen! www.thelocalseen.media

In today's episode, we'll learn the basics about the functions of emotions and why we have them. We'll also discuss the different, more healthy ways to talk about and describe emotions (hint, NOT positive or negative) and how our thoughts play a major role in how we feel (and what you can do about it).

The Local Seen by Plymouth Area Community Access Television welcomes residents of Plymouth, Pembroke, Kingston, and Duxbury into our studio to produce their own show, podcast, or special to air on our community and YouTube channel. We provide production training and services as a platform for free and uncensored speech. The content herein does not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of The Local Seen's staff or Board of Directors. If you live or work in one of our four towns, and would like to produce your own content, email [email protected] to get started! We'll see you on The Local Seen! www.thelocalseen.media