Calm it Down

Calm it Down

Helping you calm the mind in a world full of noise.

Episodes

Everything Feels Urgent When You're Overwhelmed

October 6, 2025 • 2 mins
A Monday reality check on the difference between true urgency and anxiety-driven rushing.
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When You Outgrow Your Coping Mechanisms

September 30, 2025 • 12 mins
That thing that once helped you get through might now be quietly holding you back. In this episode, we talk about what it feels like to outgrow old coping strategies and how to let them go with compassion instead of shame. Sometimes growth means thanking the armor that kept you safe, then gently setting it down as we Calm it Down in 3…2…1.
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The Exhaustion of Constant Effort

September 29, 2025 • 2 mins
A Monday acknowledgment that sometimes our effort becomes the obstacle to what we want.
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The Pressure to Always Be “Working On Yourself”

September 23, 2025 • 10 mins
Do you ever feel like you’re always supposed to be working on yourself? Another book. Another habit. Another thing to fix. In this episode, we talk about the hidden weight of constant self-improvement and why giving yourself permission to pause might be the most healing step of all. Let’s let go together, as we Calm it Down in 3…2…1.
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The Difference Between Letting Go and Giving Up

September 22, 2025 • 2 mins
A Monday exploration of how letting go can be an expression of love rather than abandonment.
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Imperfect Progress: Why Small Steps Matter

September 16, 2025 • 14 mins
Ever find yourself staring at a task and thinking, “If I can’t do it perfectly, what's the point of even trying!”?In this episode, we’re letting go of that all-or-nothing pressure. Because real progress? It’s rarely glamorous. It’s usually quiet, clumsy, and small. But it still counts.So if you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment… this is your sign to stop waiting.Let’s talk about how tiny, honest steps can shift everything—no s...
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Calm it Down: Morning Affirmations - Looking Without Judging

September 15, 2025 • 2 mins
A Monday invitation to practice looking with curiosity instead of judgment.
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Toxic Positivity: Smiling Through the Pain Isn’t the Answer

September 9, 2025 • 11 mins
Have you ever had someone tell you to just be positive when you’re having a hard day? It might sound kind, but sometimes that kind of forced optimism can make us shut down instead of feel better.In this episode, we’ll talk about why real connection begins with honesty, not just surface smiles. And we’ll explore how making space for hard emotions can actually bring the deepest healing.Let’s look at the difference between toxic posit...
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Calm it Down: Morning Affirmations - After the Noise Settles

September 8, 2025 • 2 mins
A Monday pause to remember who you are beyond what you do.
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Why We Argue: The Hidden Need Behind Every Heated Moment

September 2, 2025 • 13 mins
Ever wonder why simple conversations turn into shouting matches? Here's the thing. Most arguments aren't really about being right. They're about feeling heard. When voices get raised, there's usually someone underneath saying, "Please just understand me." Join me as we explore this simple shift that can transform heated moments into real connection, and learn easy ways to listen for what people are really trying to say as we Calm i...
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Calm it Down: Morning Affirmations - What Your Body Knows First

September 1, 2025 • 2 mins
A Monday reminder to listen to your body before your mind starts telling its story.
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The Friendship Audit: Loving Someone From a Distance

August 26, 2025 • 11 mins
What if some friendships aren’t meant to last forever, but still leave something beautiful behind? In this episode, we explore the quiet shifts that happen when people grow apart. No drama, no blame, just change.  It’s about loving someone from afar, holding the memories with gratitude, and finding peace in the space that now exists between you. A soft reflection on what it means to let go without losing the love.  Listen in as w...
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Calm it Down: Morning Affirmations - You Don't Have to Be Complete to Show Up

August 25, 2025 • 2 mins
A Monday reminder that you don't need to be perfectly assembled to participate in your life.
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Inherited Anxiety – Breaking the Chain

August 19, 2025 • 14 mins
Some anxiety doesn’t start with you. Sometimes, it’s inherited, passed down through generations like an emotional keepsake. In this episode, we explore how fear becomes part of the family system, how to recognize patterns that aren’t yours, and how to return them with compassion. Learn to break the chain without breaking the love, as we Calm It Down in 3...2...1.
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Calm it Down: Morning Affirmations - The Voice You Use With Others

August 18, 2025 • 2 mins
A gentle start to the week, noticing the difference between how we speak to others versus ourselves.
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The Museum of Almost

August 12, 2025 • 10 mins
Ever catch yourself thinking about the life you didn’t choose? The job you almost took. The person you almost loved. The version of you that nearly existed. In today’s episode, we’ll talk about how to honor those almost-paths without getting stuck in them. How to make peace with what never happened, and find meaning in what still can. Join me and Let’s Calm It Down in 3...2...1.
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Calm it Down: Morning Affirmations - A Kind Way to Say No

August 11, 2025 • 2 mins
A gentle reminder that honoring your limits doesn't make you unkind. It makes you honest.
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The Worth You Forgot You Had

August 5, 2025 • 10 mins
When rejection or failure shows up, it often whispers the same story: maybe you just weren’t enough. But what if your worth never left—only your memory of it did? In this episode, we explore how self-worth becomes tangled in performance, how rejection distorts our reflection, and why what can’t be measured still matters. With both gentle reminders and a little lightness, we’ll reclaim what was never truly lost. Let’s step back i...
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When You Feel Like the Afterthought

July 29, 2025 • 11 mins
What happens when the person you love is still grieving someone else? This episode is for anyone who’s felt like they showed up late, living in the shadow of a love that came before. We’ll explore the quiet comparisons, the guilt of feeling them, and the ache of wondering if there’s space for you in a heart still healing. Most of all, it’s about stepping into your own place—not as a replacement, but as someone worth seeing now. ...
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Calm it Down: Morning Affirmations - The Power of Not Knowing

July 28, 2025 • 2 mins
A reminder that not knowing isn't weakness, it's the courage to stay curious and honest.
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