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The Overwhelmed Brain

Summary: Anxiety, depression, fears, obsession, panic, or any relationship, marriage or family issues, this show will help you achieve less stress and more happiness. Become empowered and honor yourself so that you can make decisions that are right for you. Mindfulness, compassion and being in the present moment are only components of a bigger picture. Live authentically and strengthen your emotional intelligence to avoid emotional abuse. Get to the root of emotional issues with solid relationship advice and personal help. If affirmations don't work and you're tired of being told to "think positively!", start listening to this show for a better life.

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  • Artist: Paul Colaianni
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 When people don't like you | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 57:19

Ever have someone just not take a liking to you? When that happens, do you brush it off and move on with your day? Or do you brood about it wondering what you did wrong and what you can do right to make them like you? Is it okay to not be liked? I talk about that and more in this episode. visit https://theoverwhelmedbrain.com and https://loveandabuse.com for more episodes

 When you have to make a big decision about the relationship | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 32:59

Sometimes when you're in a relationship with someone, you might not know where it's going or if it will even make it. I prefer taking action instead of waiting for things to happen. In this episode, I share some ways to take action when there's a decision to be made about the relationship. Visit https://theoverwhelmedbrain.com/ and https://loveandabuse.com/ for more episodes on relationships

 Waiting for someone else to change so that your life will be better | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:03:55

When you're doing the work, but the people around you aren't, and you are hoping, wishing and even praying that they "see the light" and make the changes that will be good for them, but they simply don't or won't work on themselves, what's your next step? That's the subject of today's episode. visit https://theoverwhelmedbrain and https://loveandabuse.com for more episodes.

 The emotional aftermath of getting free of the narcissistic relationship | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 58:05

The emotional challenges you experience after breaking up with a narcissist usually go way beyond grieving the end of a relationship. You can be stripped of your ability to see life clearly unless you heal. In this bonus episode, I cover a lot of ground when it comes to dealing with what happens to your mind and body as you transition out of one of the more toxic relationships that exist. Visit https://theoverwhelmedbrain.com and https://loveandabuse.com for more episodes about this and more subjects.

 Why you're not getting a second chance | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 55:52

When you get a second chance at a job, relationship, or anything that you wanted a do-over on, what's the best way to show up? Do you try to impress and show others how much you've changed? Or does that actually work against you? visit https://theoverwhelmedbrain.com for more episodes and check out https://quietbegins.com for The SAFE System on Anxiety

 The toxic residue that lingers inside you from people that make you feel bad about yourself | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 55:32

When someone treats you badly, you can hold on to the emotions of that moment... forever. That diminishes your feelings of fulfillment and satisfaction and can linger with you even on your happiest days. It's time to address those emotional triggers that sneak up on you and ruin your day. Websites: https://theoverwhelmedbrain.com Difficult Relationships: https://loveandabuse.com

 Learning that your adult child suffered child sexual abuse | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 55:38

What is the right thing to do or say when your adult child tells you about their sexual abuse? I read an email from a mom who recently learned that her adult daughter was abused by another child when she was young. I bring my girlfriend Asha, an advocate for the prevention and healing of child sexual abuse, into a conversation about this topic for an honest, heartfelt discussion & guidance for the mom. Prevention & healing websites: https://helpforsurvivors.org https://thefionaproject.org

 When your top values aren't being met, the rest of it falls apart | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:16:01

When your top level values are being met in your relationships, the rest of it usually works out. When they aren't, you suffer and the relationship often fails. Every relationship contains components that make up what we value. Trust contains confidence and honesty whereas distrust contains fear and stress. I talk about that and read a few emails making for a variety show today. Get more TOB at https://theoverwhelmedbrain.com Learn how to deal with difficult relationships at https://loveandabuse.com/

 Know and stand by your standards for the healthiest relationships possible | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:04:06

We're all in relationships of some sort, but how happy those relationships are will depend a lot on what you're willing to allow and unwilling to accept. What you allow into your relationships sets the tone for the rest of the time you are with these people. If you allow toxic behavior, life will feel pretty miserable. Relationships require you to have some courage to stand up for what is right for you.

 When you desperately want an explanation or closure but you can't get it | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 58:31

You know that feeling you get when someone does something that surprises you in a bad way but they don't tell you why? When you aren't given the reason for their behavior, you may walk around with that unfinished business feeling . It's what happens when you really want to move on from an event in your life but just can't seem to get past the fact that you don't know why it happened. It's a tough place to be, but it needs to be resolved if you're going to move on and enjoy life again.

 How to feel better about yourself | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:03:04

Carrying around dysfunctions from childhood makes all your interactions harder and your life tougher. Add to that anyone that says anything critical to you, and any negative feelings you have about yourself are amplified. It's time to access a part of yourself that helps you feel good about yourself - maybe even great.

 New relationships should not create worry about what it is or isn't | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:51

Long-distance dating can be more challenging than doing it in person, but should it contain anxiety, worry, and being completely unsure if it's even a relationship at all? Someone wrote to me and asked me about anxiety while dating during the pandemic. However, perhaps the answer has nothing to do with the Corona virus and more to do with the person she is trying to connect with.

 Getting comfortable letting go of what no longer serves you | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:00:55

Can you get back up after a big fall? If you're struggling to do so, your foundation may not be as stable as you'd hoped. The components that make up your life all have some sort of meaning or value to you. When you start to let go that which no longer serves you, you start to free yourself from the toxic components. What do you value and what gives you heartburn every time you think about it? Sometimes removing one small thing from your life can make a big change.

 Making sure toxic people and toxic environments don't take over your life | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:08:46

What do you do when peace and happiness are just around the corner, but getting there is full of toxic obstacles that you feel powerless against? There may be priorities and values in place that need to be changed, but that's not all. When you don't make the changes you need to make, you end up holding on to resentments and building a wall around your heart so that you connect less and are more unhappy in general.

 When social anxiety, fear, and loneliness keep you from doing what you want to do | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:09:32

Social anxiety and feeling awkward in social situations is more normal than you might think. Not everyone is a gregarious extrovert that can start a conversation with anyone. If you're dealing with social anxiety, fear of judgment from others, or loneliness, and you feel like you're not living life to the fullest, this episode may be what gets you through the challenges.

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