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5: Parts of Self Series: Responsible Part
Episode 5
Tuesday, 18 November, 2025

In this illuminating episode of our Parts of Self series, Brittney and Amy dive deep into the Responsible Part—what it looks like when it's balanced and unburdened, and what happens when it hits burnout and critical parts step in like stressed-out understudies.We explore the fascinating (and sometimes maddening) relationship between responsible and kid parts, how social conditioning and gender roles shape emotional labor, and what to do when our inner to-do list manager becomes a joyless tyrant. Amy shares how tech glitches turn her into a one-woman rage spiral, and Brittney offers powerful insights from therapy, life, and the beach (spoiler: pink Speedos are involved).If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, overfunctioning, or over-it—this one's for you.Chapter Markers00:00:15 Intro00:01:12 Review of Kid Part – Onto Responsible Part 00:03:12 When Critical Comes to the Party00:07:12 That Glorious Responsible Part High 00:08:00 When Responsibility is Kinda Fun00:10:03 Crushed by the ToDo List00:13:01 When You’re Not Allowed to be Authentically You00:19:38 Emotional Labor: What is it Really?00:24:58 Growing up with Kid Parts at the Helm 00:33:01 Wait. Was that Mania?00:38:02 Balance Your Responsible with your Kid00:40:30 Vacations and Paul Rudd00: 44:17 Next Up: Critical PartDisclaimerThis Way In is a conversation about mental health and wellbeing, not a replacement for therapy. Listening does not create a therapist–client relationship. Please never delay, disregard, or change professional recommendations because of something you hear here. Credits:Co-Produced and Hosted by: Brittney Baxter Dameron and Amy LotsbergProduction, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC.Theme song. “The Journey” by Melissa West and Mixed/Mastered by Pink Flamingo Home Studio Thank you for listening, take care of yourselves. We’ll see you next time!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-way-in/donations