Episodes

  • The Science of Emotional Overwhelm (And How to Regain Control)

    The Science of Emotional Overwhelm (And How to Regain Control)
    Jan 26 2026
    Have you ever had a moment where one more thing — just one — felt like it might actually break you? That moment isn't weakness. It isn't poor coping. And it isn't you "failing at life." In this episode, I break down what's really happening in your brain when overwhelm hits — why your thinking shuts down, why emotions spike or disappear, and why so many "coping strategies" fail at the exact moment you need them most. If you've ever wondered why you can be calm one day and completely overwhelmed the next… why advice that should work doesn't… or why stress feels different now than it used to… This conversation will change how you understand yourself — and what actually helps when everything feels like too much.


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    25 mins
  • What People in Their 70s Wish They'd Known at 50

    What People in Their 70s Wish They'd Known at 50
    Jan 23 2026
    Everyone says "I'll do that later." But people in their 70s are saying something different: "I wish I'd known what later really felt like." This episode is built on years of honest conversations with retirees — and what they wish they'd told their 50-year-old selves.

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    30 mins
  • Why Chronic Stress Changes You (And How to Gently Reverse It)

    Why Chronic Stress Changes You (And How to Gently Reverse It)
    Jan 21 2026
    You've read the books. You've listened to the experts. You've tried to stick to the things you know are good for you. So why do your best intentions keep slipping through your fingers? In today's episode, I'm revealing a simple — but often overlooked — reason why most people fail at creating habits that actually support their happiness, health, and peace of mind. If you've ever felt frustrated with yourself for "falling off the wagon," this might be the moment where it all starts to make sense.
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    11 mins
  • If Life Feels Too Much, This Is What Resilience Actually Looks Like

    If Life Feels Too Much, This Is What Resilience Actually Looks Like
    Jan 19 2026
    You've been told resilience means being strong, pushing through, and coping better. But what if that belief is actually what's keeping you exhausted? In this episode, I share what resilience really is — and why so many well‑intentioned people are burning out while trying to "be strong." If you've ever wondered why stress feels like it's slowly wearing you down, even when you're doing everything you can, this conversation may completely change how you understand your own mental health. This is not about trying harder. It's about understanding what your nervous system has been asking for all along.
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    13 mins
  • The Reason You Can't Stick At Things

    The Reason You Can't Stick At Things
    Jan 16 2026
    You know what would make you feel better. You've tried the gratitude lists, the morning routines, the meditation apps… But somehow, it never sticks. Here's the secret no one's telling you: it's not your fault. In this episode, I reveal the real reason why the habits that are meant to make you happier keep falling apart — and the one counterintuitive shift that makes them finally work. This changes everything. Listen now.
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    12 mins
  • If You Only Do One Thing for Your Happiness, Do This

    If You Only Do One Thing for Your Happiness, Do This
    Jan 14 2026
    Something subtle is stealing happiness from even the most self-aware people — and most don't realise it until they're already running on empty. In today's episode, I'll walk you through the surprising reason happiness slips away… and the one gentle shift that can change everything. If you've ever felt like happiness keeps slipping through your fingers, this is for you.
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    11 mins
  • Why You're Not Failing at Happiness

    Why You're Not Failing at Happiness
    Jan 12 2026
    If you've ever found yourself thinking, "Why does happiness feel so hard?" — you're not alone. In this episode, I talk about why that feeling doesn't mean you're broken or doing life wrong. You'll discover a mindset shift that helps you step out of the exhausting loops in your mind and start building happiness — not as a finish line, but as a habit.
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    9 mins
  • Happiness Is a Habit (And No One Ever Taught Us That)

    Happiness Is a Habit (And No One Ever Taught Us That)
    Jan 9 2026
    If you've ever asked yourself, "Why don't I feel better, even though my life is okay?" — this episode is for you.

    In today's conversation, I unpack one of the most common misunderstandings about happiness — the belief that it arrives after everything else is sorted. The truth is far simpler… and far more empowering.

    Happiness isn't a reward for fixing yourself. It's a practice. A habit. A way of being with yourself, especially when things are hard.
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    10 mins