If calm makes you anxious, this one’s for you.

In this episode of My Brain’s a Mess (And That’s Okay), we explore what it actually means to feel safe in your body—because for a lot of us, “safety” isn’t obvious. If you’ve lived in survival mode, calm can feel boring, vulnerable, or even threatening. So how do you know when you're safe... and how do you stay there?

We’ll unpack how the nervous system defines safety (hint: it’s not just “no danger”), why control is often mistaken for safety, and how to build real, embodied safety with tiny, repeatable shifts.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How to recognize true safety in your body (even if it feels unfamiliar)

• Why calm feels uncomfortable for many trauma-impacted or neurodivergent folks

• Ways to create felt safety through co-regulation and body-based cues

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for mental health treatment. Listening to this show does not create a therapist-client relationship. I’m a licensed therapist, but I’m not your therapist. If you’re looking for personalized support, I encourage you to connect with a qualified mental health provider in your area.

“There’s nothing wrong… so why do I feel like I’m about to fall apart?”

In this episode of My Brain’s a Mess (And That’s Okay), we explore the disconnect between your logical brain and your anxious body. You’re not imagining it—your body can enter a stress response even when your brain can’t pinpoint a threat. This episode explains why that happens, especially if you're neurodivergent or have a trauma-impacted nervous system.

We’ll dive into how neuroception works, why anxiety shows up without a clear “why,” and what to do when your body sounds the alarm and your brain doesn’t have the memo.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why anxiety often starts in the body, not the brain

• The role of neuroception in nervous system responses

• Practical, body-first strategies to regulate when your thoughts don’t match your feelings

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for mental health treatment. Listening to this show does not create a therapist-client relationship. I’m a licensed therapist, but I’m not your therapist. If you’re looking for personalized support, I encourage you to connect with a qualified mental health provider in your area.

You’re not “too sensitive.” You’re time-traveling without knowing it.

In this episode of My Brain’s a Mess (And That’s Okay), we explore emotional flashbacks—the sneaky, overwhelming experiences where your body reacts to the present as if it’s the past. There’s no movie-reel memory, just a sudden flood of fear, shame, or sadness that feels out of proportion. Sound familiar? You’re not alone.

We unpack what emotional flashbacks are, why they happen (especially in trauma recovery), and how to ground yourself when one takes over. If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t know why I’m reacting like this,” this episode will help you name it, normalize it, and gently come back to now.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• What emotional flashbacks are and how they differ from traditional trauma flashbacks

• Common triggers and nervous system reactions

• Practical steps to recognize and regulate in the moment

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for mental health treatment. Listening to this show does not create a therapist-client relationship. I’m a licensed therapist, but I’m not your therapist. If you’re looking for personalized support, I encourage you to connect with a qualified mental health provider in your area.