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.

If rest makes you panic, this one’s for you.

In this episode of My Brain’s a Mess (And That’s Okay), we unpack why slowing down can feel so uncomfortable—sometimes even terrifying. If your nervous system equates stillness with danger, you’re not lazy or broken. You’re likely conditioned to stay in motion because that’s where safety used to live.

We’ll talk about the real reasons rest feels hard, how productivity became a coping strategy, and what to do when your body craves calm but your brain hits the gas.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why your brain resists rest (even when you’re exhausted)

• The link between hypervigilance, trauma, and over-functioning

• Gentle, body-first ways to practice slowing down without panic

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.

Your brain didn’t get the memo—but your feelings just hit 90mph.

In this episode of My Brain’s a Mess (And That’s Okay), we’re talking about emotional whiplash: those sudden, jarring mood shifts that leave you wondering, “What just happened to me?” Whether you’re neurodivergent, emotionally exhausted, or just navigating a tender season of life, this episode breaks down why rapid emotional changes happen—and what to do when they derail your day.

We’ll explore the nervous system mechanics behind fast mood shifts, the shame that often follows, and how to re-anchor yourself when your emotional landscape feels like a rollercoaster.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why your mood shifts so fast (and why that doesn’t mean you’re unstable)

• What emotional whiplash has to do with your nervous system

• Grounding tools to regulate quickly and recover with compassion

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.

Welcome to the ADHD-anxiety overthinker spiral.

In this episode of My Brain’s a Mess (And That’s Okay), we’re diving into what it really feels like to have a mind that never shuts up. Whether you live with ADHD, anxiety, or chronic overwhelm, that scattered, browser-with-too-many-tabs feeling is more than just annoying—it’s a nervous system trying to keep you safe through overprocessing.

You’ll learn what’s happening in your brain when thoughts won’t settle, why executive function gets hijacked, and how to slow the scroll without shutting down.

Disclaimer: 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.

Anger isn’t the problem—disconnection is.

In this episode of My Brain’s a Mess (And That’s Okay), we talk about how to feel angry without spiraling, shutting down, or exploding. If you were taught to suppress your feelings, perform calm, or avoid conflict at all costs, this one’s for you. Learn how to stay emotionally regulated while feeling your big feelings—especially the ones that make you feel “too much.”

Whether you’re dealing with repressed anger, people-pleasing tendencies, or nervous system overwhelm, this episode gives you practical tools for working with your anger—not against it.

Disclaimer: 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 can feel something deeply—and it can still be misleading. In this episode, we break down what it really means when people say “feelings aren’t facts,” and how to hold space for your emotions without letting them completely drive your decisions. If your anxiety tells you something’s wrong every time you feel discomfort, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and tools to help you stay grounded without shutting yourself down.

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This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a therapy relationship. I’m a licensed therapist, but I’m not your therapist.