Episode 28: The Message in the Feeling | A Conversation with Carla Green

Letter to the Listener Hey mama, Have you ever caught yourself saying, "I shouldn't feel this way?" Or maybe you've gotten so good at staying busy, taking care of everyone else, or pushing through that you've almost forgotten how to check in with yourself. What if those emotions you've been trying so hard to avoid aren't actually the problem? What if they're trying to tell you something important? In today's conversation, my dear friend and fellow coach Carla Green shares a perspective that completely changed the way I think about emotions. Instead of seeing them as obstacles to overcome, what if we began treating them as messengers? What if frustration, sadness, anxiety, or even overwhelm were invitations to become more curious instead of more critical? How might your relationships change if you stopped trying to fix every feeling and simply listened for what it was trying to teach you? And what would it feel like to trust yourself enough to know you can experience difficult emotions without being overwhelmed by them? This conversation isn't about becoming more emotional. It's about becoming more aware. Because when we learn to understand our emotions instead of fear them, we begin to understand ourselves more deeply, and that's where lasting growth begins. This episode is part of the I've Got You Mama podcast - a show for moms and women who want to care for their whole self, live with intention, and find joy without pressure or burnout.   In This Episode In this conversation, Carla and I discuss: Why emotions are not problems to solve but messengers worth listening to How many of us were taught to suppress emotions instead of understand them Why emotional awareness is a skill that can be learned Simple ways to reconnect with your emotions without feeling overwhelmed The importance of curiosity over self-judgment How to tell the difference between resistance and genuine guidance Why healing isn't a destination but an ongoing process Building emotional resilience instead of emotional avoidance Resources Mentioned She Rises (multi-author book) Carla Green is the author of Chapter 3: "The Message in the Feeling." Her chapter also includes a free guided audio to help you begin processing emotions. Follow Carla Green Coaching on Instagram for more encouragement and emotional wellness resources. @CarlaGreen.Coaching Connect + What's Next If this episode resonated, I'd love for you to: Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss future episodes. Leave a review—it helps more women discover the show. Share this episode with a friend who needs the reminder that her emotions aren't something to fear. Next week on the podcast: We'll continue our emotions series as we explore Emotional Intelligence—what it really is, why it matters, and practical tools like the Feeling Wheel, Mood Meter, and RULER framework to help you better understand and navigate your emotional life. Whenever you're ready, press play. I'm really glad you're here. And I've got you, mama.