Understanding Your Emotions

A Simple Guide to How Feelings Work

De: Ezra Thorne

Narrado por: Karsten Friske

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your emotions and not known what to do about it? Maybe you’ve found yourself crying without knowing why, or feeling angry when nothing big has happened—or maybe you just feel “off” and can’t explain it. You’re not alone, and you’re not broken. Emotions can be confusing, but they don’t have to be a mystery. This book is your friendly, straightforward guide to understanding what’s really going on inside.

Understanding Your Emotions is a gentle and engaging introduction to the world of feelings. Written with clarity and compassion, it helps listeners of all ages (especially children, tweens, and early teens) learn what emotions are, why we have them, and how to manage them in healthy, helpful ways. This is emotional intelligence made simple, practical, and deeply human.

In this book, Ezra Thorne takes you on a journey through the emotional landscape, helping you discover that all emotions—even the tough, messy, or “bad” ones—have a purpose. You’ll learn how feelings work in your brain and body, and how they can be powerful messengers if you know how to listen. You’ll explore why emotions feel different in different situations, why you can feel more than one emotion at the same time, and how emotions aren’t meant to last forever. They move. They shift. Like clouds in the sky.

This isn’t a boring textbook or a rulebook on “how to behave.” It’s a warm, welcoming conversation that says: it’s okay to feel what you feel. In fact, it’s more than okay—it’s important.

Throughout the book, you’ll discover how to:

• Recognise and name your emotions, even when they feel big, strange, or mixed up
• Understand how feelings show up in your body (ever get tight shoulders when you’re stressed?)
• Accept that all emotions—yes, even anger, jealousy, sadness, or fear—are valid and useful
• Learn how to express your feelings in words so others can support you
• Find simple strategies to manage emotional storms without bottling things up or exploding
• Realise that no emotion lasts forever—even the ones that feel like they will
• Become more confident in talking about emotions with friends, family, or teachers
• Build a strong foundation for emotional resilience, empathy, and self-awareness

Whether you’re a young listener learning about feelings for the first time, a parent trying to help your child open up, or an educator looking for a tool to start emotional literacy conversations, Understanding Your Emotions is the perfect place to begin.

It’s not about fixing yourself. It’s about learning that you’re already whole—and that understanding your emotions is part of learning how to take care of yourself from the inside out.

This book empowers listeners to approach their feelings with curiosity, not fear. It makes the complex world of emotional experience accessible, relatable, and—most of all—normal. Because when we understand our emotions, we begin to understand ourselves. And that’s one of the most powerful things anyone can learn.

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Quiet, Powerful, and Life-Changing

I’ve read many books on trauma, but few have captured the quiet pain of emotional neglect the way this one does. It helped me connect the dots between my current struggles and unspoken childhood experiences. The author writes with great empathy and clarity, offering not just understanding but real tools for healing. I particularly found the sections on the body’s role in trauma and the repeated relationship patterns incredibly helpful. This is a must-read for anyone who feels stuck or emotionally numb without knowing why.

A Gentle and Clear Guide to Emotional Awareness

This book is an excellent introduction to understanding emotions, especially for young readers or anyone new to emotional intelligence. Ezra Thorne explains complicated feelings in a simple, compassionate way that helped me recognize and accept my emotions without judgment. Highly recommended for parents and educators.

A Comforting Read for Anyone Feeling Overwhelmed

Whether you’re 12 or 42, this book speaks to the part of us that never really learned how to deal with emotions. It reminds you that all feelings are valid and gives you the tools to sit with them without fear or shame. Gentle, smart, and empowering—every school and home should have a copy.

A Warm, Clear, and Practical Guide to Feelings

This book is a breath of fresh air for anyone struggling to make sense of their emotions. Ezra Thorne writes with warmth and simplicity, breaking down complex emotional concepts into easy-to-understand explanations. I especially loved how the book normalises all feelings—even the “bad” ones—and explains how they serve a purpose. The strategies for recognising and expressing emotions are practical and realistic, making this a great tool for children, teens, and even adults who never learned this growing up. Highly recommended for parents, teachers, and anyone wanting to improve their emotional literacy.

A Must-Have Resource for Emotional Awareness

This book is a wonderful introduction to understanding feelings in a simple, relatable way. I appreciate how it breaks down complex emotional concepts into clear, engaging explanations that kids and adults can both enjoy. The author uses examples that feel real and easy to connect with, making it perfect for parents to read with their children or for educators to share in the classroom. The section on naming emotions and recognizing how they show up in the body was especially helpful. I can already see how this will improve communication and emotional literacy in my family.

A Thoughtful Guide for the Deeply Buried Pain

Understanding Invisible Trauma gave me the words and validation I didn’t know I needed. It explains how trauma isn’t always dramatic—it can be the quiet, chronic feelings of not being seen or supported. The book's structure is easy to follow, with each chapter addressing a specific aspect of healing. I especially appreciated the emphasis on patience and self-compassion. This book is like a gentle guide through a complex emotional landscape, and I recommend it to anyone on a journey of inner healing.

Perfect for Kids, Teens, and Parents Alike

Ezra Thorne has created a resource that makes emotional intelligence accessible to everyone. The book explains feelings in a way that’s easy to understand without oversimplifying the science behind them. The cloud metaphor for emotions being temporary is brilliant—it’s something I now repeat to my own kids. The strategies for recognizing, naming, and expressing emotions are practical and easy to apply in daily life. I highly recommend this for any household or classroom looking to foster emotional resilience and understanding.

Practical and Compassionate Advice for Managing Em

Understanding Your Emotions offers clear strategies to identify, name, and express feelings healthily. I appreciated the focus on validating even the difficult emotions like anger or sadness and the reminder that feelings are temporary. This guide is practical, relatable, and perfect for anyone struggling to make sense of their inner world.

Empowering Emotional Literacy for All Ages

This book stands out for making emotional intelligence accessible and non-intimidating. It helped me understand why emotions sometimes feel overwhelming and gave me tools to communicate better with others. Whether you’re a child, teen, or adult, it’s a valuable resource for emotional resilience and self-awareness.

Perfect Introduction to Emotions for Tweens and Yo

Ezra Thorne does an amazing job of explaining emotions in a relatable, non-intimidating way. My son used to get frustrated with emotions he couldn’t explain, but after reading this, he told me he feels “more in control” of what’s happening inside. The examples, body-awareness tips, and coping tools are spot on.