My Brain’s a Mess (And That’s Okay)

“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.

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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, w...

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 strat...

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 dera...

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 wh...

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 w...

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.

If you’ve ever rehearsed a phone call 10 times—or avoided it entirely—you’re not alone. Social anxiety isn’t just “being shy.” It’s your nervous system bracing for perceived threat in everyday interactions.

This episode breaks down why seemingly small social tasks feel huge, how anxiety hijacks social engagement, and what to do to feel more in control (without faking confidence you don’t feel).

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Anxiety is bad enough—but what about when you’re anxious about being anxious?

This episode tackles meta-anxiety, the recursive fear that something’s wrong because you’re feeling worried. We explore how this loop forms, what it feels like, and how to quiet the spiral by meeting your anxiety with less resistance and more nervous system support.

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You're organized, responsible, high-achieving—and completely exhausted. Welcome to high-functioning anxiety, the kind that hides behind productivity and gets mistaken for being “on top of it.”

In this episode, we peel back the curtain on what it really feels like to live with invisible anxiety, how perfectionism and people-pleasing reinforce the cycle, and what to do when your nervous system can’t stop chasing “enough.”

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Ever spill coffee and somehow end up spiraling into a full-blown internal monologue about your future loneliness and inevitable failure? Yeah—welcome to the world of catastrophic thinking. In this episode, we unpack why your brain loves worst-case scenarios, how anxiety fuels the spiral, and what to do when your nervous system makes a mountain out of a cracked coffee cup.

You’ll learn to recognize when you’re in it, why it’s not you...

You’re not lazy. You’re not unmotivated. You’re not broken. You’re navigating the world with an ADHD brain—one that works differently from what most workplace systems are built for. In this episode, we unpack the shame spiral so many neurodivergent folks feel at work, especially under pressure or scrutiny. We’ll talk about executive dysfunction, internalized ableism, burnout, and how to begin advocating for yourself without burning...

Ever scroll through a therapist’s bio and feel like you need a decoder ring? Between CBT, EMDR, DBT, IFS, and the whole acronym parade, it can be hard to know what’s what—or which one might actually help you. In this episode, we break down the most common therapy approaches (in human terms), explain what each one focuses on, and share how to figure out what might fit best for your brain, lifestyle, and goals.

If you’ve ever wondered...

Finding a therapist shouldn’t be harder than the therapy itself—but let’s be honest, it can feel like dating, job-hunting, and price shopping rolled into one confusing, emotionally loaded task. In this episode, I walk you through the process of finding a therapist step-by-step, including how to search, what to look for, how to reach out, and what to say when you don’t know where to start.

Whether you're brand new to therapy or l...

Think therapy is only for breakdowns, big emotions, or people in crisis? Think again. In this episode, we’re unpacking the myth that you have to be falling apart to get support. Therapy isn’t just for emergencies—it’s for growth, clarity, and learning how to feel more like yourself.

Whether you’re new to therapy or on your fifth therapist (no shame), this episode will help you reframe what support actually looks like—and why waiting...

Your anxiety has a flair for fiction—and it’s not even subtle about it. In this episode, we unpack how anxious thoughts often sound super convincing even when they’re wildly inaccurate. We’ll name anxiety’s greatest hits (like catastrophizing and mind-reading), show you how to spot them, and offer quick, realistic tools for getting back to your actual life.

If your inner narrator loves drama, this one’s for you.

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Think you're just overthinking? Think again—your nervous system might be behind the wheel. In this debut episode of My Brain’s a Mess (And That’s Okay), we break down what your autonomic nervous system is, how it drives your anxiety, and why you can’t always “mindset” your way out of feeling overwhelmed.

We’ll explore:

• The three states of your nervous system (fight/flight, shutdown, and safe/social)

• Why your body reacts before...