In this episode, we dive into the complex world of emotional intelligence and the importance of confronting our feelings rather than suppressing them. Our conversation explores how ignoring emotions can lead to unexpected outbursts and unhealthy patterns of behavior.

This episode isn't just about identifying emotions—it's about embracing your full humanity. As we discover, even traditionally "negative" emotions like anger and sadness have righteous expressions and important purposes. The goal isn't to live exclusively in happiness but to process all emotions in healthy ways that honor our humanity and draw us closer to authenticity.

Whether you've struggled with emotional regulation or simply want to expand your emotional vocabulary beyond the basics, this conversation offers compassionate insights and practical wisdom. Join us for a journey toward emotional freedom that might just help you understand yourself a little better.

Episode highlights include:

• Justin’s run-in with a copperhead snake and the body’s real-time response to fear 🐍
• Hilarious (and humbling) stories from our youth when unprocessed emotions took over
• Discovering the emotion wheel — and realizing there are way more feelings than just mad, sad, and glad
• How bottled-up emotions eventually surface in harmful or unpredictable ways
• Why some emotions aren’t “bad” — they’re signals meant to help us process life
• The pathway to emotional maturity begins with naming what we’re feeling
• Freedom and contentment flow from emotional honesty, not emotional perfection
• The Psalms as a biblical blueprint for embracing and expressing the full range of human emotion

👉 Share this episode with someone who might need a reminder that they’re not alone in what they’re feeling. Your recommendation might be exactly what they need today.

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