#154 What If Those Emotions Aren't Even Yours?
About this episode
Suzanne explores how external media can influence our emotions and the importance of recognizing these feelings.
Do you ever wake up feeling agitated, heavy, or triggered — and can't figure out why? In this episode, Suzanne shares what she discovered after waking up unsettled one morning: the culprit wasn't stress or worry. It was a TV series she'd been watching the night before. What follows is an honest, relatable exploration of what it means to be someone whose nervous system absorbs the emotions of others — from fictional characters on screen to the people sitting right next to you. In this episode,...
People in this episode
Host: Suzanne Andora Barron
Topics covered
- emotional awareness
- nervous system
- mental health
- empathy
- media influence
Keywords
- emotions
- nervous system
- TV series
- mental health
- emotional absorption
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