Do you FEEL big and FEEL often and sometimes it's just TOO MUCH? If yes, this episode is for you. Today, Louise is joined by a new guest, DBT andCBT therapist and Adjunct Professor at Columbia, Maddy Ellberger. Louise & Maddy Ellberger jumps into all things BIG, BIG emotions:What big emotions ACTUALLY are? Emotional sensitivity, emotional reactivity, and returning to a baseline stateHow some of us really are more sensitive than othersHow big emotions are connected to childhoodUnderstanding societal shaming of intense emotionsExamining feelings of anger towards oneself or one's motherThe link between overwhelming emotions and dissociation or disconnectionUnpacking the underlying sadness behind angerThe importance of cultivating a nurturing self-environment starting with oneselfThe concept of 'wise-minds' And more!⭐ Want more Home Truths, Voice Notes from Lu and bonus content? Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM for weekly bonus episodes, a full back catalogue of episodes, access to our Community Area 'The House,' and our exclusive 'Ask A Therapist' room with guaranteed therapist responses. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! Join OPENHOUSE Premium here: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ ⭐ –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀  Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball⠀  Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__⠀  Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast⠀ Follow Maddy on Instagram: @millennialmindfulnessdoc––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Music Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY