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EPISODE · Jan 12, 2026 · 23 MIN

Redefining “Negative” Emotions in Motherhood, Pregnancy, and Postpartum

from Just This · host Amanda Scharpf

In this episode we dive into the world of emotions. Specifically the ones we try to fix, avoid, or label as “negative".We explore what it really means to be with your own emotions and the emotions of the people closest to you, including your kids and your partner. From overwhelm and sadness to anger, love, and everything in between, we unpack why emotions aren’t something to push away or fix, but something to feel, move through, and welcome. This becomes even more important in fertility, pregnancy, postpartum and motherhood.No emotion is wrong AND you’re not responsible for managing everyone else’s feelings. Real connection starts with allowing yourself to be exactly where you are. You’re allowed to feel it all.00:00 Redefining “Negative” Emotions03:00 Postpartum emotions and overwhelm06:00 Emotional responsibility in parenting09:30 Two emotions can exist at once12:30 Letting children feel big emotions15:00 Tools for processing emotions17:30 Movement, breath, and emotional release20:00 Final reflections and supportPast Episodes:The Line that Lives in US: Fertility, Birth and AncestryMama Gena's Swamp Sessions (aka Rage Rituals)Guided/Recorded BreathworkHave questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThisWe are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show. 🫶

In this episode we dive into the world of emotions. Specifically the ones we try to fix, avoid, or label as “negative".We explore what it really means to be with your own emotions and the emotions of the people closest to you, including your kids and your partner. From overwhelm and sadness to anger, love, and everything in between, we unpack why emotions aren’t something to push away or fix, but something to feel, move through, and welcome. This becomes even more important in fertility, pregnancy, postpartum and motherhood.No emotion is wrong AND you’re not responsible for managing everyone else’s feelings. Real connection starts with allowing yourself to be exactly where you are. You’re allowed to feel it all.00:00 Redefining “Negative” Emotions03:00 Postpartum emotions and overwhelm06:00 Emotional responsibility in parenting09:30 Two emotions can exist at once12:30 Letting children feel big emotions15:00 Tools for processing emotions17:30 Movement, breath, and emotional release20:00 Final reflections and supportPast Episodes:The Line that Lives in US: Fertility, Birth and AncestryMama Gena's Swamp Sessions (aka Rage Rituals)Guided/Recorded BreathworkHave questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThisWe are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show. 🫶

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