Deliver Us From Feelings (and Bad Relationships Too)

Rita Haley
  • 5.0 (2)
  • MENTAL HEALTH

Deliver Us From Feelings (and Bad Relationships Too) is a podcast hosted by Rita Haley, LMHC, a cognitive behavior therapist who has spent years helping people untangle themselves from emotional chaos, unhealthy relationships and interpersonal patterns that keep them feeling stuck, stressed and disempowered. In each episode, Rita brings humor, insight and real-world psychology to modern emotional struggles and relationship challenges. She breaks down why emotions aren't the enemy, how unhealthy interpersonal patterns form and why relationships today feels so confusing. She cuts through misinformation, gender-war narratives and superficial (useless) dating and relationship advice to offer clear, evidence-based tools you can actually use. If you're ready to understand yourself better, build healthier relationships and navigate emotions with confidence, this podcast is your guide — honest, practical and refreshingly human.

Episodes

  1. Deliver Us from Feelings I Episode 5: Stress & Anxiety (Part 4 or 5 of the Function of Emotions Series)

    FEB 11

    Deliver Us from Feelings I Episode 5: Stress & Anxiety (Part 4 or 5 of the Function of Emotions Series)

    Today, we're talking about something that sits underneath many emotional experiences — the stress response system, and more specifically anxiety. Stress and anxiety aren't just emotions — they're survival mechanisms. They are deeply wired into our nervous system. They are automatic. They are fast. And they are not broken. But they are often misunderstood. So today we're going to talk about: The function of the stress response The physiology behind it Fight, flight, freeze, and the lesser known fawn Anxiety and what it's actually trying to do Why people become anxious about being anxious And how to regulate anxiety — not eliminate it Because as you've heard me say: The goal is not emotional control. The goal is emotional regulation. One last thing... Starting in March, this podcast's name will be changing to The Emotional Fitness Podcast.  Stay tuned for updates!   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

    46 min
  2. Deliver Us from Feelings I Episode 4: Sadness. Part 3 of 5 of the Function of Emotions.

    JAN 28

    Deliver Us from Feelings I Episode 4: Sadness. Part 3 of 5 of the Function of Emotions.

    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 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

    33 min
  3. Deliver Us from Feelings I Episode 3: Part 2 of The Function of Emotions: Shame & Guilt. Why do we have them & what to do with them.

    12/17/2025

    Deliver Us from Feelings I Episode 3: Part 2 of The Function of Emotions: Shame & Guilt. Why do we have them & what to do with them.

    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 difficult emotions, please visit youtube.com/@ground.and.center.  Or feel free to email me with any questions or recommendations at deliverusfromfeelings@gmail.com. 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

    29 min
  4. Deliver Us from Feelings I Episode 2: Understanding the Function of Feeling (Yes! Your Emotions Have Actual Jobs!). Part 1 of 5. What exactly is Emotion's job and can I fire it?

    12/04/2025

    Deliver Us from Feelings I Episode 2: Understanding the Function of Feeling (Yes! Your Emotions Have Actual Jobs!). Part 1 of 5. What exactly is Emotion's job and can I fire it?

    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 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

    33 min
  5. Deliver Us from Feelings I Episode 1: What do you mean I'm supposed to feel my feelings?

    11/18/2025

    Deliver Us from Feelings I Episode 1: What do you mean I'm supposed to feel my feelings?

    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 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

    43 min
  • 5 Episodes

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About

Deliver Us From Feelings (and Bad Relationships Too) is a podcast hosted by Rita Haley, LMHC, a cognitive behavior therapist who has spent years helping people untangle themselves from emotional chaos, unhealthy relationships and interpersonal patterns that keep them feeling stuck, stressed and disempowered. In each episode, Rita brings humor, insight and real-world psychology to modern emotional struggles and relationship challenges. She breaks down why emotions aren't the enemy, how unhealthy interpersonal patterns form and why relationships today feels so confusing. She cuts through misinformation, gender-war narratives and superficial (useless) dating and relationship advice to offer clear, evidence-based tools you can actually use. If you're ready to understand yourself better, build healthier relationships and navigate emotions with confidence, this podcast is your guide — honest, practical and refreshingly human.

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