The Overwhelmed Brain

Επεισόδια

• The on again off again relationship and other challenging topics 31.05.2026 47λ

  Can the on-off relationship work? What about long-distance relationships? I talk about that and also someone asked me if it's their social anxiety or someone's rude behavior that's to blame. It's a grab bag episode today.
• Some people don't want you to be yourself 24.05.2026 45λ

  Other people's insecurities should not make you change for them. If they can't handle who you are, is it on you to make them comfortable or should they just adjust, adapt, or leave you alone?
• How to be direct about someone's hurtful behavior without being confrontational 17.05.2026 35λ

  You're allowed to tell someone they're hurting you — and if you feel stuck because you avoid conflict or keep punishing with silence, I've been there and will show you how to say it plainly so you know whether they change or reveal who they really are.
• Always take what sounds like a threat seriously 10.05.2026 39λ

  People who threaten, belittle, or use "jokes" about violence are practicing control, and they will gaslight you into submission if you don't take their threats or "jokes" seriously. Don't reward coercion with compliance.
• The past is the worst place to ruminate 03.05.2026 37λ

  Are you a victim of your past choices forever? If the future feels impossible because the past is unavoidable, it might be time to put away the mirror and forge the path you want.
• When good enough is much less than you want to settle for 26.04.2026 45λ

  Some people have a progress bar that stops when things are no longer uncomfortable. That can work for some people. But for others who want more out of life, it could present an incompatibility that's hard to get past.
• They do wrong, you get blamed 19.04.2026 31λ

  Someone who constantly blames and criticizes you may have something to hide. Someone who hurts you is hiding nothing at all... it's all very apparent. Don't ever think their behaviors are your fault.
• When what you did is always thrown back in your face 12.04.2026 41λ

  You did bad... a long time ago, but you still have to pay for what you did every time someone brings it up. They just can't let it go and you're reaching the end of your rope. When will they move on?
• Life and relationship questions you may want the answers to 05.04.2026 49λ

  Some of us can go through life without the answers to the most pertinent questions. Others, like me, feel like there's something missing if we don't get those answers. I do my best to answer a few of those burning questions in this episode.
• Are you the only one keeping the friendship going? 29.03.2026 51λ

  What is the recipe of reciprocation in a friendship when it comes to keeping in touch. Is it always 1 to 1 (you call, they call, repeat)? Or, is it always just you calling them? Hmm... seems one-sided, doesn't it? But, is it? Good topic to talk about.
• The specific steps some people take to manipulate you 22.03.2026 36λ

  There's no end to what manipulation looks like. Some people have a gift for making you do what they want you to do. Victims of manipulation typically have something in common. Knowing what that is will keep you out of harm's way.
• The direct way to communicate with a passive-aggressive person 15.03.2026 42λ

  Are you really misunderstanding everything they say, or are they just trying to get away with being mean under the radar? I address that and also talk about when someone doesn't like a gift you've given them. If that sounds good, tune in!
• Avoid taking on the pain and suffering of others 08.03.2026 47λ

  It can be a struggle to be there for loved ones struggling. And the more empathetic you feel, the more you may feel yourself getting deeper into the same struggle with them. It can sometimes be a challenge to be there for someone without losing yourself in the process.
• The aggressive accuser blaming you for things you didn't do 01.03.2026 58λ

  Some people accuse just to keep you busy defending yourself. Some do it because, perhaps, they like to see you suffer? That can't be true... can it? If you're constantly accused for things you didn't do, you might be a mirror more than a target.
• Self-hate does not come from you 22.02.2026 48λ

  If you were taught to believe you were anything less than lovable and worthy, it's time we had an important conversation.
• This doesn't have to be as good as it gets 15.02.2026 39λ

  Meaning, purpose, the pursuit of happiness... Just existing shouldn't be the only way to live. You are important - you just may not realize how much.
• Stop blaming yourself for your stupid decisions 08.02.2026 26λ

  Don't get trapped in a cycle of blaming yourself for past decisions. What you did then isn't what you'll do next time. And what you did then doesn't say who you are today.
• The traps some people set for us by playing the victim 01.02.2026 45λ

  If you find yourself questioning whether it's okay to step back from a someone who is always playing the victim (and perhaps blaming you for almost everything wrong in their life), you need a way out and a way back to your sanity and well-being.
• 8 myths about life and relationships 25.01.2026 1ώ 3λ

  Are the beliefs and values that guide your life and relationships truly serving you? There are many myths that, if we don't question them, might be holding us back from happiness and fulfillment.
• Keeping yourself unintentionally limited and stuck 18.01.2026 41λ

  Is work, people, or other things getting you down? Is there a way out of that holding pattern? Holding out hope for change might not be the best way forward.