The Overwhelmed Brain

The Overwhelmed Brain


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The quirks that might make others judge us
February 18, 2024

A "germaphobe" shares their challenge at a work function with food being the catalyst for an embarrassing moment that ended up in tears. When you have behaviors and nuances that others might judge you

Can challenges and conflicts lead to happiness?
February 11, 2024

Why is it so hard to strike a balance between our own happiness and the happiness of those we care about? In todays episode, I tackle the challenges of relational conflict and the importance of ackno

Am I wasting time thinking it's ever going to get better?
February 04, 2024

Is there light at the end of the tunnel of a troubled relationship? Past difficult relationships can certainly leave you with sensitivities to current and future ones, so it's important to make sure y

When you don't want to accept that thing they do
January 28, 2024

Why is it so hard to strike a balance between supporting someone's goals and managing our own reactions? Sometimes, we have to traverse a tightrope walk of love and support without the comfort of a sa

You only get along when you agree they have no flaws
January 21, 2024

Should you concede to another person's flaws to maintain peace? We all seek approval at times, but in some relationships, this quest can take on a different hue, especially when ones own insecuritie

Will the long-term lie tear the relationship apart?
January 14, 2024

What is the consequence of withholding a big secret from the person you are supposed to have an honest, transparent relationship with? Secrets can lead to lies that lead to people feeling betrayed, ca

Should you keep the door open to people who want to close it?
January 07, 2024

Enforcing boundaries with family is hard enough, but what if they want to enforce them with you? What if they want to close the door to your relationship, even though you didn't do anything wrong? In

Why you can't get through to some people
December 31, 2023

Why do we sometimes struggle to make ourselves understood? You know that moment when youre explaining something youre sure you know inside and out, but the person youre talking to just isnt gettin

The tiny things that improve your life
December 24, 2023

Have you ever had a tiny squeak in a door in your home that irritated you every time you used it? What happens after you oil the hinge and the squeak goes away? To some, it can feel like a life-changi

Challenges come in all shapes and sizes in romantic relationships
December 17, 2023

Romantic relationships bring their share of challenges. In this episode, I Why is it that even with the best intentions, relationships can feel like navigating a minefield? You might have experienced