Designed To Be Awake Podcast - Episode 6 - Big Feelings

Welcome
You’re listening to Designed to Be Awake with Mick Kubiak. This episode, “BIG Feelings,” explores what happens when we—and our kids—experience intense emotions like anger and sadness, and why letting feelings move through matters.

Episode Summary
I share insights from years working with parents and adults, plus stories from my own parenting, therapy, and coaching work. We’ll look at why suppressing emotions doesn’t work, the difference between reacting and truly feeling, how to support kids through emotional storms, and why anger and sadness carry important messages (yes, including the pear tart incident).

Key Takeaways
• Emotions are natural and meant to be felt
• Suppression makes feelings stronger
• Presence matters more than fixing
• Emotional storms pass
• Every emotion has a purpose
• We can end the cycle of shame

Thanks to Chase Coughlin (editing & music) and Maia Young. If you enjoyed this, please leave a review.