102 - Sensitive Souls Unite: A Journey through Big Big Emotions (and how to navigate) - ft. Maddy Ellberger

Do you FEEL big and FEEL often and sometimes it's just TOO MUCH? If yes, this episode is for you. Today, Louise is joined by a new guest, DBT andCBT therapist and Adjunct Professor at Columbia, Maddy Ellberger.  Louise & Maddy Ellberger jumps into all things BIG, BIG emotions: What big emotions ACTUALLY are? Emotional sensitivity, emotional reactivity, and returning to a baseline state How some of us really are more sensitive than others How big emotions are connected to childhood Understanding societal shaming of intense emotions Examining feelings of anger towards oneself or one's mother The link between overwhelming emotions and dissociation or disconnection Unpacking the underlying sadness behind anger The importance of cultivating a nurturing self-environment starting with oneself The concept of 'wise-minds'  And more! ⭐ Want more Home Truths, Voice Notes from Lu and bonus content? Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM for weekly bonus episodes, a full back catalogue of episodes, access to our Community Area 'The House,' and our exclusive 'Ask A Therapist' room with guaranteed therapist responses. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! Join OPENHOUSE Premium here: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ ⭐  –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀ Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball ⠀ Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__ ⠀ Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast ⠀ Follow Maddy on Instagram: @millennialmindfulnessdoc –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Music Sources ⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud ⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices