The family bonds that require boundaries
The Overwhelmed Brain
What happens if you marry into a family that doesn't really honor your presence or your boundaries? Sometimes their family doesn't feel like yours, especially when you feel like a total outsider because of how you are treated.
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Arguing your way to understanding
The Overwhelmed Brain
If you find yourself caught in misunderstandings over seemingly simple matters like where you should store your house paint, you’re not alone. Can clear communication prevail during an argument? There's a challenge in expressing emotions and maintaining balanced relationships. Hopefully I can help you guide through those challenges in this episode.
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The bonds that never seem to end
The Overwhelmed Brain
If you find you can't get certain people from your past out of your mind, the deep connections we form might go a lot deeper than we think.
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When your relationships aren't exactly high quality or authentic
The Overwhelmed Brain
Some relationships can be shallow and superficial. Some can be toxic and harmful. Then there are those that are quite meaningful. Why can't they all be meaningful? There might be a way to do that... but it comes at a risk.
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What to do when someone you care about shows more excitement about their interests than you
The Overwhelmed Brain
Some people like things we don't. Some get excited over the things we find uninteresting. What happens when their interests become more exciting to them than us? Do we accept our place in their line of priorities? Or is there a win-win in here that we may not have considered?
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When people treat you as you were, not as you are
The Overwhelmed Brain
Learning and growing is a natural part of life. Some people embrace those changes in you, but what about those who don't? What if all they see is who you've always been and aren't willing to see the new you?
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When you love someone so much it doesn't matter how much they hurt you
The Overwhelmed Brain
Can love keep the relationship together and override all? A loving person can also hurt you. But is love alone enough to resolve the deeper issues and provide long-term happiness? It's a very important question worth addressing.
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Can we get past the issues that divide us
The Overwhelmed Brain
If you find yourself frustrated by divisive political or values conversations, this episode might be for you. Is there a way to maintain positive interactions despite opposing views? Hoping I can help you get off the merry-go-round of frustration and find solid ground in your relationships and discussions.
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Dealing with hurtful people who won't change
The Overwhelmed Brain
Have you ever wondered why some people just won’t change no matter how much you try? Don't they see that they are hurtful and toxic? Why can't they just be "normal"? I try to answer all of these questions and more in this episode.
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I didn't ask to be born and I don't want to be here
The Overwhelmed Brain
If you find yourself questioning the value of your existence or struggling with deep-seated negativity, this episode addresses those heavy, existential questions that might be weighing on your mind. How do you cope when life feels overwhelmingly difficult, and is it possible to find peace amidst persistent inner turmoil? Today I address that and more.
info_outlineHave you ever wondered why some people just won’t change no matter how much you try? Don't they see that they are hurtful and toxic? Why can't they just be "normal"? I try to answer all of these questions and more in this episode.