Episode 29: The Language of Your Emotions

A Letter to the Listener Hey mama, If someone asked you how you were feeling right now, what would you say? If you're like most of us, it might be something like, "I'm stressed," "I'm overwhelmed," or simply, "I'm fine." But what if those words are only scratching the surface? What if "stressed" is actually covering disappointment, grief, loneliness, uncertainty, or resentment? And what if learning to name those emotions more accurately could change the way you respond to them? How often do you pause long enough to notice what's happening inside of you? And what might change if, instead of criticizing yourself for how you feel, you became curious about it? In this episode, we're beginning to learn a new language - the language of our emotions. Emotional intelligence isn't something you're born with. It's a skill you can learn. And when you become better at recognizing and understanding your emotions, you become better equipped to lead yourself with wisdom, compassion, and intention. 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 today's episode, we'll explore: What emotional intelligence really is and why it's a skill anyone can develop Dr. Marc Brackett's RULER framework for understanding emotions How expanding your emotional vocabulary leads to greater clarity How to use the Feeling Wheel to identify what you're really feeling The Mood Meter and how energy and pleasantness shape emotional awareness A simple one-minute emotional check-in you can use every day The power of replacing self-criticism with curiosity How emotional awareness helps you live with greater intention Resources Mentioned Episode 28: The Message in the Feeling with Carla Green Dr. Marc Brackett's RULER Framework Recognizing emotions Understanding emotions Labeling emotions Expressing emotions Regulating emotions The Feeling Wheel (Inspired by the Feelings Wheel created by Gloria Willcox.) The Mood Meter (developed by Dr. Marc Brackett and the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence) Connect + What's Next If this episode resonated, I'd love for you to: Subscribe so you don't miss future episodes. Leave a review!! It helps more women discover the show. Share this episode with someone who could use a little more compassion for herself today. Next week on the podcast... We'll continue our emotions series by exploring why we resist our emotions, the subtle ways we avoid discomfort, and how learning to stay with difficult feelings can lead to greater resilience, freedom, and joy. Whenever you're ready, press play. I'm really glad you're here. And... I've got you, mama.