Are you familiar with your emotional bandwidth? If not there is no better time than now to get familiar. I have found this to be a great value as I have learned when I need to step away. We became comfortable with knowing our limits and how to better enforce boundaries. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/that-emotional-crap/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In our first in what is going to be a continuous series of heavy metal-inspired meditations is a short breathing exercise. The goal is to help try to quiet the mind. We spend ten minutes together focused on our breath and the music. In this episode Chad Rohrbaugh, our music producer, has what he calls Viking metal for us. I found it very calming when I first sat with it. What you will hear during this is what I was telling myself to do during this time. I hope you enjoy our first attempt at...

Getting familiar with what motivates us is extremely important. We see it all the time in countless self-help memes. They all mean well but I have always felt they missed the mark a bit. After all, do we know what "motivation" is? And if we do, how do we take that motivation and apply it so we can use it? What about self-discipline, is that important, or do we just need motivation? For such a seemingly simple idea, "just find your motivation and you can succeed," it is filled with so many...

Before we get into this deep and exciting world of emotions we need a solid base. A common ground to start from so we are, at least some what, on the same page. To be able to at least be able to know four emotions by the time we are done. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/that-emotional-crap/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Talking to my new psychologist she said something that blew me away. I never knew that bipolar disorder can present with rage in the manic phase! Right! Maybe you knew that but that is news to me. I had to look over my past and find some articles on this idea.  Have you experienced this? Do you have people in your life you can reach out to with trust and vulnerability? If not I am willing to be your safe place to share and talk without judgment.

Talking to my new psychologist she said something that blew me away. I never knew that bipolar disorder can present with rage in the manic phase! Right! Maybe you knew that but that is news to me. I had to look over my past and find some articles on this idea. Have you experienced this? Do you have people in your life you can reach out to with trust and vulnerability? If not I am willing to be your safe place to share and talk without judgment. An Unrecognized Symptom of Bipolar Disorder:...

Chrissy and Matthew talk about boundaries. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It is one thing to say that we are working to be better it is quite another to put it into action. In the last episode of season three, Matthew shares a chance to put his compassion into practice. At the moment there are a lot of changes in the show and his personal and professional life. We are also going to be launching an official Patreon page. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/that-emotional-crap/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries:...

Matthew sits down with Marie Thouin to talk about her doctoral thesis on compersion. She shares some of her insights. Music is original and produced by Chad Rohrbaugh at Rohr Sound Studios. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Please stop telling people that it is just as simple as “all you have to do is choose to be happy!” This is dangerous and damaging to people. They feel broken or wrong when they can’t choose to be “happy”. What does it mean to be happy? Music is original and produced by Chad Rohrbaugh at Rohr Sound Studios. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/that-emotional-crap/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get bonus content on Patreon See...

Make an apology that is meaningful. If in your words you still blame “others” it is not going to be heard. Find a way to take ownership of your part without negating the experience of others. There is a great deal of power in a simple “I'm sorry.” Don't get hung up on being right, or showy. Once you realize your mistake take ownership, say sorry, and move on.  Music is original and produced by Chad Rohrbaugh at Rohr Sound Studios. Support this podcast at —...

**Content Warning** This episode contains references to Polyamory, Sex, & Masturbation. In this episode, I am joined by a guest to talk about compersion. What is this new emotion that is currently being studied? We talk about ways to incorporate it into your own life. This idea that there could be more, yet unfamiliar emotions are one that I find fascinating. Music is original and produced by Chad Rohrbaugh at Rohr Sound Studios. Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore...

As men, we are taught that to be venerable is to be weak. It is not manly to cry or share your emotional life. When we allow ourselves to open up we can finally be open to living in freedom. Never mind, I had a plan for this episode and it just didn't work. So instead you're getting me, vulnerable and open. What better way to have an episode on vulnerability than to just be. I share some stories that occurred this week that knocked me back a few steps. Music is original and produced by Chad...

In this bonus, I share an insight I had during a conversation with Chrissy. I realized that I had been meditating more than I thought. Now I invite you all to join me taking a moment each day for meditation. Even if it is only just a long, slow, deep inhale and exhale. Then head over to the website and share your results in the comment section for this episode. Music is original and produced by Chad Rohrbaugh at Rohr Sound Studios. Your support is appricated! Consider a one-time or monthly...

Boundaries are a struggle to set, pain to enforce, and hell if they are placed wrong. Today we will examine them from a very high-level overview. I will share what I have uncovered on how to set enforceable, healthy, self-protecting boundaries.  Oh and please excuse my voice. I was just recovering from COVID when I recorded this. Music is original and produced by Chad Rohrbaugh at Rohr Sound Studios. Support this podcast at —...

Chrissy and Matthew sit down to catch up on the last year and a half or more. They have both seen major changes. The biggest one is in how Matthew was able to bring the walls down. Open up emotionally and share his vulnerability with her. Now we join him and Chrissy, sometimes, as he dives deeper into his emotional self. Fun note for the end, you get to hear me in real-time put the pieces together in my head! Good times! Music is original and produced by Chad Rohrbaugh at Rohr Sound...

In today's bonus episode, I talk about how we have to train ourselves to see everyone as another person. I know it seems odd but how often do you road rage on the "car" in front of you. Give that driver back their humanity and watch the road rage melt away. Well kinda, it helps to build empathy for all those around us. Music is original and produced by Chad Rohrbaugh at Rohr Sound Studios. Your support is appricated! Consider a one-time or monthly donation to help us grow....

Welcome to the first episode of the rebrand. Are you ready for a deep, interesting look into emotional intelligence? First, I have to wrap up the loose ends of my journey with anger. I share what I found to be the steps we have to follow to overcome destructive anger and control. I am so excited to share my journey with everyone all over again only with EVERY emotion! 😥 Music is original and produced by Chad Rohrbaugh at Rohr Sound Studios. Your support is appricated! Consider a one-time or...

Are you ready to explore a wide range of emotional life? I know I am. That is why the show is going through a rebrand. That Emotional Crap is born! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/that-emotional-crap/exclusive-content

I know it has been a while. I am in a wonderful, healthy place now. This is my sign-off for this show. Fear, not my loyal, loving listeners I have a new show in the works. What the Emotional Health is in the works and the first episodes are being recorded now. Stay tuned for more details. (Music is original and produced by Chad Rohrbaugh: Recorded At Rohr Sound Studios)

So I was a little scattered and disconnect on this one. I still wanted to share what has been going on the last few days. I had a strange experience with what I have been told is anxiety. Thanks so much for sticking with me while we take a detour from our regular content. (Music is original and produced by Chad Rohrbaugh: Recorded At Rohr Sound Studios)

Everything's zen... I don't think so! After going to the doctor and talking to a counselor only a couple of times I feel like I should be better. I, in my head, have made it out like everyone expects that as well. Maybe it should be and I'm just that messed up! (Music is original and produced by Chad Rohrbaugh: Recorded At Rohr Sound Studios)

As we go through our day there is one thing that keeps us going. Hope. Hope is what makes you put one foot in front of the other. When it is gone so is that light at the end of the tunnel. (Music is original and produced by Chad Rohrbaugh: Recorded At Rohr Sound Studios)

It often feels like we are at war with our emotions. We fight to keep our anger under control. We fight to not fall back into old patterns. When we can focus on this battle alone it seems doable. When our energy is split between many emotions it can feel overwhelming (Music is original and produced by Chad Rohrbaugh: Recorded At Rohr Sound Studios)