The Emotional Endurance Movement

Episodes

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  Why Does Everything Feel Like So Much Pressure Lately? 10.03.2026 52m

  This week on The Emotional Endurance Movement, we explore the feeling of pressure — a feeling many people experience but rarely name.In this episode, Laurie Sharp-Page and behaviorist Crimson McDonald break down how pressure builds internally, why unexamined expectations make stress worse, and how becoming more intentional about the pressure you carry can increase resilience, clarity, and emotional endurance.Pressure will always exist. But when you learn to notice it, question it, and adjust your relationship to it, you gain more control over how it shapes your experience.Join the Movement!👉 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly tools and updates:https://sprouting-change.com/joinus👉 Join next week’s survey and be part of the show:https://tally.so/r/81zjQr#Pressure #StressManagement #ExpectationAudit #MentalHealthPodcast #EmotionalRegulation #BurnoutPrevention #CopingSkills #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalEndurance #PsychologyPodcast
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  Stop Chasing Validation: You Are Already Worthy 24.02.2026 52m

  This week on The Emotional Endurance Movement, we explore the feeling of being worthy — not because you achieved something, proved something, or were chosen by someone else, but because you exist.So many of us quietly tie our worth to approval, productivity, relationships, or performance. When validation doesn’t come, self-doubt rushes in. In this episode, Laurie Sharp-Page and behaviorist Crimson MacDonald unpack how outsourcing your worth creates chronic insecurity and emotional instability.Worthiness isn’t something you earn. It’s something you recognize.And when you accept yourself, you free up energy that was once spent chasing permission.Join the Movement!👉 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly tools and updates:https://sprouting-change.com/joinus👉 Join next week’s survey and be part of the show:https://tally.so/r/81zjQr#Worthy #RadicalAcceptance #SelfWorth #EmotionalRegulation #MentalHealthPodcast #EmotionalEndurance #SelfAcceptance #PersonalGrowth #PsychologyPodcast #CopingSkills
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  Boundaries Are the Antidote to Resentment! 17.02.2026 40m

  Resentment feels righteous. Logical. Earned.But as Carl Jung reminds us, “Resentment is like taking poison and waiting for the other person to die.”In this episode of The Emotional Endurance Movement, Laurie Sharp-Page and behaviorist Crimson McDonald break down what resentment actually is — anger that has overstayed its welcome. It’s what forms when effort flows without reciprocity. When appreciation never comes. When you override your own limits and say yes while your body is saying no.We explore how resentment builds slowly over time, how it dysregulates your nervous system, and why replaying the argument in your head keeps the stress hormone drip going long after the moment has passed.We also break down how to cope with resentment in practical ways, focusing on boundaries not as punishment, but as rules of engagement. Boundaries help you clarify what you can give, what you expect, and what you can realistically sustain, protecting your capacity before the pressure builds and resentment takes root.If you find yourself chronically frustrated, quietly keeping score, or mentally drafting speeches you’ll never deliver, this episode is for you.Join the Movement!👉 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly tools and updates:https://sprouting-change.com/joinus👉 Join next week’s survey and be part of the show:https://tally.so/r/1A7ljW#Resentment #Boundaries #EmotionalRegulation #CopingSkills #MentalHealthPodcast #EmotionalAwareness #HealthyRelationships #PsychologyPodcast #SelfGrowth #EmotionalEndurance
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  Love Is Worth the Risk: Coping With Fear, Vulnerability, and Loss 10.02.2026 44m

  In this episode of The Emotional Endurance Movement, Laurie Sharp-Page and behaviorist Crimson McDonald explore the part of love we don’t talk about enough — the fear that comes with caring deeply. Because when something matters, the possibility of loss suddenly feels very real.We break down why love can feel dysregulating, how fear of loss can make connection feel unsafe, and why so many people avoid love not because they don’t want it, but because they’re trying to protect themselves from pain.This episode is for you if:• Love feels risky or overwhelming• Fear of loss makes connection hard• You want to love without shutting down• You’re learning how to stay emotionally open and regulatedLove has a duality — joy and pain, connection and fear — and learning to hold both is part of building emotional endurance.Join the Movement!👉 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly tools and updates:https://sprouting-change.com/joinus👉 Join next week’s survey and be part of the show:https://tally.so/r/81zjQr#EmotionalEndurance #MentalHealthEducation #EmotionalRegulation #CopingSkills #EmotionalAwareness #vulnerabilityispower #FearOfLoss #HealthyRelationships #attachmentpsychology #LoveAndLoss#MentalHealthPodcast #PsychologyPodcast #EmotionalWellbeing
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  The Psychology of Longing: What It’s Telling You 03.02.2026 27m

  Longing shows up when you care — and it can feel like an ache that won’t quiet.In this episode of The Emotional Endurance Movement, Laurie Sharp-Page and behaviorist Crimson McDonald explore the feeling of longing and why it’s such a core part of being human. Drawing from Esther Perel’s insight that longing is the human condition, this conversation breaks down how wanting doesn’t make you weak — it makes you honest.We talk about the difference between wants and needs, why naming what you want can feel risky, and how to express desire without turning it into pressure, resentment, or self-argument. This episode offers practical tools for recognizing longing, staying regulated when it surfaces, and learning how to say what you want without lighting a fire.If you’ve been feeling restless, tender, or stuck in an internal tug-of-war, this episode is for you. Longing doesn’t mean something is wrong. It means something matters.You can hold desire with care — and build emotional endurance in the process.Join the Movement!👉 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly tools and updates:https://sprouting-change.com/joinus👉 Join next week’s survey and be part of the show:https://tally.so/r/81zjQr#EmotionalEnduranceMovement #Longing #EmotionalRegulation #CopingSkills #MentalHealthPodcast #WantVsNeed #NamingYourNeeds #EmotionalAwareness #HealthyCommunication #Boundaries #MentalHealth #EmotionalWellbeing #SelfGrowth #PsychologyPodcast #TherapyTalk
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  Why Outrage Feels Addictive—and How to Step Off the Train 27.01.2026 54m

  Welcome to The Emotional Endurance Movement, the mental health comedy game show that helps you learn how to cope with intention.In this episode, Laurie Sharp-Page and behaviorist Crimson McDonald dive into anger, outrage, and emotional fire—not to tell you to suppress it, but to help you understand what to do with it. Grounded in Brené Brown’s insight that anger is information, this conversation reframes outrage as a signal rather than a set of instructions.You’ll also learn a practical regulation skill for moments when outrage is intense: containing the fire. This includes naming the emotion to stabilize your nervous system, using cognitive containers to create space, and regulating the body so outrage becomes something you can work with instead of something that controls you.Outrage doesn’t need to be ignored or unleashed.When tended well, it becomes information, choice, and impact.Join the Movement!👉 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly tools and updates:https://sprouting-change.com/joinus👉 Join next week’s survey and be part of the show:https://tally.so/r/81zjQr
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  Why Going Slow Might Be Exactly What You Need 21.01.2026 29m

  Welcome to The Emotional Endurance Movement, the mental health comedy game show that helps you build real coping skills—one week at a time.In this episode, Laurie Sharp-Page and behaviorist Crimson McDonald explore what it means to keep going even when slow is the best you can do. Using community check-in data, psychology, and practical tools, they unpack sluggishness, depletion, and why small, consistent steps still count as progress.If you’ve been tired, unmotivated, or feeling behind, this episode offers reassurance and practical insight without toxic positivity or pressure to push through.You don’t have to move fast to move forward.👉 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly tools and updates:https://sprouting-change.com/joinus👉 Join next week’s survey and be part of the show:https://tally.so/r/81zjQr
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  Emotional Endurance Explained: Sadness, Crying, and Why They Matter 13.01.2026 29m

  Welcome to The Emotional Endurance Movement— the mental health comedy game show helping you stay regulated in a dysregulating world.In this episode Laurie and Crimson explore sadness, crying, and why tears matter— physically, emotionally, and neurologically.Using art, neuroscience, and real-time community data, they unpack how sadness shows up after periods of change, loss, and emotional effort, especially during seasonal transitions. From the science of tears to regulation check-ins, this episode invites you to make space for emotions rather than rushing to fix them.You’ll hear why sadness slows us down on purpose, how routine supports regulation, and how letting emotions move through the body builds real emotional endurance.You don’t cry because you can’t cope.You cry because you are coping.👉 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly tools and updates:https://sprouting-change.com/joinus👉 Join next week’s survey and be part of the show:https://tally.so/r/81zjQr
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  Emotional Forecast After the Holidays: Anxiety, Guilt, Gratitude & What To Do Next 12.01.2026 33m

  Welcome to The Emotional Endurance Movement— the mental health comedy game show helping you stay regulated in a dysregulating world.In this episode, we talk post-holiday reality (anxiety, guilt, grief, gratitude), the feeling of the week Reconnected, and the small skills that help you find your way back to yourself. Plus: Show & Tell coping tools, Chill or Triggered (no-buffer mornings, traffic, “hey you got a minute?” texts), and our skill of the week: the Reentry Ritual.👉 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly tools and updates:https://sprouting-change.com/joinus👉 Join next week’s survey and be part of the show:https://tally.so/r/81zjQr
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  Feeling of the Week: Proud 24.12.2025 39m

  Welcome to The Emotional Endurance Movement—the mental health comedy game show that asks the question we all need to answer honestly: How are you coping?In this episode, Laurie Sharp-Page and behaviorist Crimson McDonald unpack what it means to stay mostly regulated in a dysregulating world, especially during the holidays. Blending neuroscience, humor, and real-life tools, they explore pride, boundaries, burnout, and the small steps that build emotional endurance.You’ll hear about:Emotional regulation during stressful seasonWhy pride supports motivation and mental healthResponding with intention instead of reactingAsking for help without shameBoundaries, toxic positivity, and holiday overwhelmSimple coping skills you can use right awayThis episode is for anyone feeling emotionally stretched, trying to break old patterns, or learning how to cope with more intention.Join the newsletter: https://sprouting-change.com/joinusAnd share your voice in our weekly survey: https://tally.so/r/81zjQr
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  Return to Office vs. Remote Work – What’s REALLY Happening in 2025? 22.10.2025 8m

  Companies said, “Everyone back to the office”—but now many are quietly changing their minds.In this conversation, we talk about:The return-to-office push and why it failedRemote work as a benefit long before 2020Workforce politics, cubicle shortages, and corporate strategyThe emotional endurance required to navigate constant changeWhy flexibility and stability matter more than ever in leadership and work cultureA real talk about work, leadership, mental health, and what the future of working actually looks like.
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  Bathroom Camping, Bed Rotting, and Other Weird Ways We Cope 15.10.2025 5m

  Is “bed rotting” a form of self-care — or emotional avoidance?This week, Laurie and Crimson explore modern coping trends like bed rotting, bathroom camping, and cozy maxing and what they reveal about our relationship with rest, regulation, and overstimulation.From radio chats to personal stories, this episode is a mix of laughter, insight, and practical tools for staying grounded when life feels messy.💛 Sign up for the newsletter before November 30th for a chance to win the Ultimate Emotional Endurance Toolkit (worth over $500!).👉 sprouting-change.com/joinus
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  The Brain’s Receptive Window: Is that Even a Thing? 09.10.2025 7m

  Your brain only receives new information when it’s in a receptive state — but how can you use that to your advantage?In this episode of the Emotional Endurance Movement, Laurie and Crimson unpack the neuroscience of receptivity, the power of conscious coping, and what it means to train your brain like a muscle.You’ll learn how to stay grounded during emotional triggers, recognize when your brain goes “offline,” and create space for growth in even the toughest moments.Sign up for our newsletter before November 30th to enter the giveaway for the Ultimate Emotional Endurance Toolkit!👉 https://sprouting-change.com/joinus
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  Why you can’t separate mental and physical health 18.09.2025 11m

  For too long, we’ve treated mental and physical health as if they were separate. The truth? They’re deeply connected.In this episode of the Emotional Endurance Movement, Laurie Sharp-Page and Crimson McDonald explore what it really means to have good mental health—and why it’s more than just a diagnosis. They unpack the mind-body connection, share ways to measure how prepared you are to cope with life’s challenges, and reframe mental fitness as something you can build, like physical endurance.This conversation is about moving beyond pathology and learning to strengthen your mental health for both the hard days and the good ones.
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  Finding agency when you can’t control the rules 18.09.2025 11m

  What do you do when you face a rule you don’t agree with—at work, in school, or even in daily life? In this episode of the Emotional Endurance Movement, Laurie Sharp-Page and Crimson McDonald dive into the emotional toll of unfair or arbitrary rules and how to respond without spiraling.From classroom policies to workplace expectations, they share why rules can trigger strong reactions, how to cope when you can’t change the system, and simple tools to help you stay grounded and regain a sense of agency.
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  The emotional side of creating: coping with production 18.09.2025 12m

  Production looks polished on the outside, but behind the scenes it’s often messy, stressful, and unpredictable. In this episode of the Emotional Endurance Movement, Laurie Sharp-Page and Crimson McDonald share real stories from their own production breakdowns—yes, even ring lights and microphones fail—and unpack what it takes to cope when things don’t go as planned.You’ll hear why production stress hits harder than expected, how resilience and regulation help you bounce back, and simple ways to steady yourself when chaos takes over. A reminder that you’re not alone—and that coping is always possible, even when the plan falls apart.
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  Coping with management (without losing your sanity) 18.09.2025 25m

  Managing people, or being managed, can feel overwhelming, messy, and emotionally draining. In this episode of The Emotional Endurance Movement, Laurie Sharp-Page and Crimson MacDonald dig into the emotional labor at the heart of workplace dynamics.We explore why leadership often feels so heavy, the hidden toll of toxic managers, and what it takes to stay grounded when emotions run high. You’ll also hear practical strategies for setting boundaries, protecting your energy, and keeping your emotional endurance intact in the face of stress.At the end of the day, management involves more than deadlines and deliverables. It’s also about navigating emotions... yours and everyone else’s. And how well you cope can shape the health of your team, your work, and your own well-being.
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  Experts struggle too: Real talk on emotional endurance 18.09.2025 14m

  Even after years of teaching coping skills, we’ll be the first to admit: staying regulated is messy. In this episode of The Emotional Endurance Movement, Laurie Sharp-Page and Crimson MacDonald get real about the unpolished side of emotional endurance.You’ll hear why even the "experts" slip up, how "regulated vibes only" became a survival mantra, and stories that prove you’re not the only one who loses it sometimes. Plus, we share simple strategies to catch yourself before burnout, conflict, or self-sabotage take over.It's real, a little raw, and full of tools you can actually use.
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  Coping with burnout without losing yourself 18.09.2025 14m

  Burnout is everywhere—and it’s exhausting just talking about it. But the truth is, burnout remains one of the biggest challenges in work and life today.In this episode of The Emotional Endurance Movement, Laurie Sharp-Page and Crimson MacDonald dive into what burnout really feels like, why it’s showing up so strongly now, and how the pandemic reshaped our resilience. They share personal stories, unpack the lessons of collective trauma, and offer practical tools to help you cope when you feel stretched too thin.If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “I can’t keep this up,” this conversation is for you.