Understanding Emotions, Feelings & Moods | Let's Get Emotional

In the very first episode of Let's Get Emotional, hosts Tatiana Rojas and Dr. Jennifer Martin Schantz lay the foundation for understanding emotions, feelings, and moods and why naming them clearly can improve emotional regulation, mental health, communication, and relationships.Many people struggle not because they have emotions, but because they were never taught how emotions actually work. This episode breaks down the science and psychology behind emotions in a practical, approachable way, helping listeners better understand what’s happening in both the body and mind.You’ll learn the key differences between emotions, feelings, and moods, how emotions show up physically in the body, and why expanding your emotional vocabulary can help you respond to stress, anxiety, grief, overwhelm, anger, and other difficult experiences with greater clarity and self-awareness.The hosts also discuss the connection between the nervous system, trauma, emotional processing, and therapy, while sharing relatable real-life examples and practical emotional wellness tools you can begin using immediately.Whether you’re navigating anxiety, burnout, stress, trauma, relationships, parenting, or simply trying to better understand yourself, this episode offers a compassionate introduction to emotional awareness and mental wellbeing.In This Episode:The difference between emotions, feelings, and moodsWhy emotions are signals and not problemsHow the body experiences emotions before the mind labels themThe role of emotional vocabulary in emotional regulationHow trauma, culture, and past experiences shape emotional responsesWhy naming emotions accurately improves communication and relationshipsResearch-backed insights into the nervous system and emotional processingSimple emotional check-in questions you can use dailyCommon misconceptions about therapy and emotional healthLinks & Resources:Tatiana Rojas - https://getherapyservices.com/Let's Get Emotional is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy and does not replace mental health care. If you are in crisis or need immediate support, please contact your local emergency services or a crisis hotline in your area.