51. Reacting vs Responding: Emotional Wellness with Amy Maxwell

Written By Alicia Ingruber

In this episode of Radiant and Regulated, I’m joined by Amy Maxwell, founder of Oracley Studio in Amsterdam, to explore the difference between reacting vs. responding and how it impacts your emotional wellness and authentic relationships.

If you’ve ever wondered why conflict feels overwhelming, why emotions get suppressed, or why it’s so hard to show up fully as yourself, this conversation is for you. Amy shares her personal journey toward real-time emotional regulation and the tools that helped her move from suppression to presence.

Whether you’re seeking strategies to handle anger, navigate conflict with compassion, or simply understand your feelings better, this episode offers guidance to help you connect more deeply and live authentically.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Emotional wellness and self-awareness

  • Reacting vs responding in relationships

  • Emotional regulation tools for daily life

  • Handling anger and conflict with compassion

  • Vulnerability, self-compassion, and authentic living

If you’ve ever wondered “How do I really feel?” this conversation will guide you toward greater emotional self-awareness, authenticity, and connection.

Visit Oracley: ⁠www.oracleyspace.com⁠

Episode Credits

Music: Dawn by Sappheiros @⁠⁠sappheirosmusic⁠

Alicia Ingruber
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