All Episodes of The Overwhelmed Brain

We’ve all experienced the blahs. Maybe you’ve even been depressed (or are now). Sometimes it’s difficult to get out of a space like that. When you’ve tried everything, what’s left? There’s more to healing than books, podcasts, therapy, and even friends or family. There’s a deeper part of you that you may not have even met yet. Maybe it’s time you do.  […]

The argument goes on and on… then you’re arguing again about the same thing later. Why does it seem that some arguments never end? I explore the reasons why and other issues when it comes to relating to other people in this extended episode.  […]

Some of life’s challenges seem impossible and we feel stuck. We can believe we have no choice when we probably do, but just don’t like the one we have to make. There’s a lot to be said about which choices we don’t make that hold us back and which ones we do make that move us forward. And our method of making a hard choice can often be dependent on how much we let fear guide the way.  […]

What happens when you walk around in fear of being your true self? What kind of foundation of confidence do you have that can help you to show up as authentic? I take you through the risk of authenticity and how you can change your life if you’re willing to accept those risks.  […]

Sometimes there is so much to do and so many people to please that we lose ourselves doing everything for everyone but ourselves. It’s time to reconnect and get back to who we are. That can seem like an impossible task sometimes but if we ignore it, we may become our own demise. […]

Our perception of the outside world is limited by the inner world we create. We only see what’s inside our own box, sometimes not realizing there is so much more out there. I travel from perceptions to depression and even into addiction in this episode. […]

What do you do when you feel less about yourself than others feel about you? Somebody might think you’re brilliant and clever but you might have the opposite feeling. You might even feel like a fraud.  The impostor syndrome is when you believe something different about yourself than what others know to be true about you. And when you can’t see in yourself what they see in you, you could emotionally harm your self-worth and self-esteem.  #theimpostorsyndrome #selfworth […]

Some people are just so difficult or toxic that no matter what you say, you can’t get through to them. It’s not just a matter of getting through to them all the time. Sometimes it’s just about responding in a way that throws them off their game.  […]

Are you inadvertently allowing negativity into my mind and body? When someone puts you down or mistreats you, is it possible you are unintentionally enabling this behavior? You shouldn’t be blamed for other people’s bad behaviors, but you should also not be too tolerant of it either.  […]

We can walk around with beliefs that lead us down the same road every time. When you know for sure what’s true, yet you still get terrible results, maybe it’s time to question what’s true and look for what might be a possible new understanding that changes everything. […]

It’s bad enough to get punished by someone else when you make a mistake, but to compound the suffering by punishing yourself can make things so much worse. Sure, we can beat ourselves up for our own actions, but when we make a habit of it, our quality of life decreases and it’s hard to enjoy the present moment.  […]

How many times do you hear I’m sorry and I promise I’ll never do it again” before you realize nothing is going to change?  What if they do change? Can you reunite and start fresh and be good again? Today I talk about apologies, promises, relationships, and so much more.  […]

You’ve called them out. You’ve had your arguments. You’ve tried everything to get someone to take responsibility for their words or actions. But you still can’t get through to them.  Some people are impossible and there’s no hope.  Is that true with certain people? Let’s explore that.  […]

Sometimes no matter what you do for someone, they just don’t have the capability to reciprocate. Love and connection can be welcome, but what if it isn’t returned? The first segment addresses this challenge between a daughter and a mom.   The second segment takes a little turn to share a story of a man dealing with a divorce he didn’t expect. […]

It was the perfect marriage. She came home to her warm, comfortable home to be with her best friend – her husband – and everything was great… Until his kids moved in full time. Now she no longer has a quiet, peaceful home and she doesn’t know what to do. […]

If you’ve tried everything with someone and they are still awful to you, perhaps you’re trying too hard. Or maybe they don’t care enough to change for you or anyone else. What happens when one or both parents are unloving and unsupportive, and also mean… and a bully… and more. There’s a lot to unpack in this episode.  […]

Going about your life shouldn’t be a constant stress on your system. Sometimes we let our fears override our values. When that happens, we end up with results we don’t want more often than not. I talk about that in today’s episode and I also answer a question about how to respond to the emotionally abusive person who may not realize they are being emotionally abusive.  […]

Is there a part of you that you can’t necessarily feel fully? Do you think you could be happier than you are? Sometimes we stuff emotions down so far that we forget they’re there. When that happens, a part of us can actually shut down or become numb. It’s important to restart that part to give ourselves the opportunity to experience the full spectrum of who we are at the deepest level.  […]

What can you do if someone is holding something over your head and you feel stuck unless you kiss their butt? Is there a solution to this kind of abusive situation? It’s a “do what I say or you’ll never get what you want” scenario that can crush your soul if you’re not careful.     […]

Hundreds of emails, so little time. I tackle three messages. One from a woman stuck in a codependent relationship wanting to know how to find peace. Another from someone trying to connect with people at a new job. Then I talk about steps to take to get a raise. Then finally, the third email from someone getting ambiguous signals while dating. This episode is packed! […]