Deliver Us from Feelings I Episode 4: Sadness. Part 3 of 5 of the Function of Emotions.
Deliver Us From Feelings (and Bad Relationships Too)
Release Date: 01/28/2026
Deliver Us From Feelings (and Bad Relationships Too)
Today’s episode is all about sadness: what it is, what it’s for, why we struggle with it so much, how it’s different from depression and grief, and how to cope with it in ways that actually help — instead of making it linger. And just to be clear: this is not a “just think happy thoughts” episode. We’re not bypassing, reframing, or silver-lining sadness into submission. We’re going to understand it. And we’re going to practice giving it space. Because when you understand an emotion, you’ll experience the emotion differently. The Local Seen by Plymouth...
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We all know emotions happen…. But few of us have ever learned what they’re actually for. They can feel confusing, overwhelming, even threatening — especially the really heavy ones. And no emotion gets more fear, avoidance, and misunderstanding than shame — and its loyal companion, guilt. In this episode, we’ll soften the mystery. You’ll learn the real function behind these two heavy hitters and how understanding them makes them far less scary. And a whole heck of a lot lighter. To access some guided exercises to help cope with...
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A quick guide to why emotions exist, why they feel so uncomfortable, and how to work with them instead of fighting them. The Local Seen by Plymouth Area Community Access Television welcomes residents of Plymouth, Pembroke, Kingston, and Duxbury into our studio to produce their own show, podcast, or special to air on our community and YouTube channel. We provide production training and services as a platform for free and uncensored speech. The content herein does not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of The Local Seen's staff or Board of Directors. If you live or work in one of our...
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In today’s episode, we’ll learn the basics about the functions of emotions and why we have them. We’ll also discuss the different, more healthy ways to talk about and describe emotions (hint, NOT positive or negative) and how our thoughts play a major role in how we feel (and what you can do about it). The Local Seen by Plymouth Area Community Access Television welcomes residents of Plymouth, Pembroke, Kingston, and Duxbury into our studio to produce their own show, podcast, or special to air on our community and YouTube channel. We provide production...
info_outlineToday’s episode is all about sadness:
what it is,
what it’s for,
why we struggle with it so much,
how it’s different from depression and grief,
and how to cope with it in ways that actually help — instead of making it linger.
And just to be clear: this is not a “just think happy thoughts” episode.
We’re not bypassing, reframing, or silver-lining sadness into submission.
We’re going to understand it.
And we’re going to practice giving it space.
Because when you understand an emotion, you’ll experience the emotion differently.
The Local Seen by Plymouth Area Community Access Television welcomes residents of Plymouth, Pembroke, Kingston, and Duxbury into our studio to produce their own show, podcast, or special to air on our community and YouTube channel. We provide production training and services as a platform for free and uncensored speech. The content herein does not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of The Local Seen's staff or Board of Directors. If you live or work in one of our four towns, and would like to produce your own content, email community@thelocalseen.media to get started! We'll see you on The Local Seen! www.thelocalseen.media