Best Mindbodyconnection Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 63 - When Giving Becomes a Wall: Learning to Receive by Taking Time and Retreating With Jennifer Miller 53:55

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You will also love Ep. 61 — The Currency of Your Attention - How Paying Attention Can Change Everything with Kathy Washburn Ep. 60 — You’ll Never Walk Alone - The Art of Building Supportive Relationships with Kathy Washburn Ep. 59 — The Sweetest Devotion - Why Self Care Isn’t Selfish with Kathy Washburn If you forgot what it feels like to be cared …

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Ep #356: Questions Not to Ask at the Holiday Table 29:08

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#356: Does the thought of holiday gatherings make your chest tighten? Maybe you're the one who always accidentally says the wrong thing. Or maybe you're the one fielding invasive questions about your relationship status, body, or life choices for the 473rd time. Either way, you're not alone. In this episode, I'm addressing something that happens at…

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Tenderoni Hotline #10: Unlearn the Good Girl Script: A Tool for Taking Up Space with Sara Fisk 38:46

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Tenderoni Hotline #10: Hello my love, and welcome back to the Tenderoni Hotline, our soft and spacious corner of the Feminist Wellness Podcast where we explore your most tender questions about healing, nervous system care, and coming home to yourself. In today’s episode, we’re doing something a little different and a lot of fun. I’m joined by my de…

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Ep #355: Burnout and Chronic Self-Abandonment 17:34

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#355: We need to talk about burnout - and not just the kind that comes from working too many hours or answering emails at 10 p.m. This week, I'm addressing that bone-deep exhaustion that's become the background noise of so many of our lives, where your body feels like it's moving through wet cement and everything feels like way too much. I'm talkin…

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Tenderoni Hotline #9: Why Do I Over-Apologize + Why Does My Body Twitch Out of Nowhere? Explained 16:50

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Tenderoni Hotline #9: Hello my love, and welcome back to the Tenderoni Hotline, our soft and spacious corner of the Feminist Wellness Podcast where we explore your most tender questions about healing, nervous system care, and returning home to yourself. In today’s episode, we’re exploring two questions that are as vulnerable as they are common, and…

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Ep. 62 - Changing Perspective in Dark Times with Andra Davidson 59:42

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You will also love: Ep. 60 — You'll Never Walk Alone - The Art of Building Supportive Relationships with Kathy Washburn Ep. 59 — The Sweetest Devotion - Why Self Care Isn't Selfish Kathy Washburn Ep. 57 — Adversity as a Superpower with Terry Healey When life tilts and the room goes dark, perspective is the flashlight. In this deeply practical conve…

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Ep #354: The Third Arrow: When Self-Shame Makes Everything Worse 24:41

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#354: You know that feeling when your mom rearranges the table you just set, or your uncle makes that comment about your career, and suddenly you're spiraling? That's the first arrow - the hurt. The second arrow is all the stories your mind creates about how “she always does this” or “nothing I do is right.” But there's a third arrow that I haven't…

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Tenderoni Hotline #8: From Self-Abandonment to Self-Love: Ending Emotional Outsourcing with Mary Jelkovsky 49:25

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Tenderoni Hotline #8: This week on Feminist Wellness, I’m joined by the wise and wonderful Mary Jelkovsky, author, podcast host, and founder of Mary’s Cup of Tea, for a deep and playful conversation on healing emotional outsourcing, letting go of perfectionism, and reclaiming your self-worth. We explore how so many of us were conditioned to earn lo…

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Ep #353: Pre-Holiday Prep for Your Nervous System 19:37

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#353: My love, it’s that time of year again. The holidays are coming, and so are the family dynamics that can send your nervous system into overdrive. If you find that walking into your family home instantly turns you into your teenage self, you’re not alone… and you're not imagining it. Your nervous system is time-traveling. The smell of gravy, th…

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Tenderoni Hotline #7: Why You Keep Wanting Closure from Your Ex + Why You Constantly Ask for Reassurance in Your Relationship 14:22

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Tenderoni Hotline #7: Hello my love, and welcome back to the Tenderoni Hotline, our soft and spacious corner of The Feminist Wellness Podcast, where we explore your most tender questions about healing, nervous system care, and reclaiming your self-trust. In today’s episode, we’re diving into two deeply relatable questions that so many of us carry q…

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Ep. 61 - The Currency of Your Attention - How Paying Attention Can Change Everything with Kathy Washburn 30:17

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You’ll also love: Ep. 59 — The Sweetest Devotion: Why Self Care Isn’t Selfish with Kathy Washburn Ep. 56 — Kindness Revolution: How a Technology Executive is Solving the Loneliness Epidemic at Work with Natalie Semmes Ep. 52 — Releasing the Need to Please and Embracing Authentic Living with Riley Hope Matlock Your attention is your most valuable cu…

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Ep #352: Why We Celebrate Our Emotional Outsourcing Habits 19:59

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#352: Ever catch yourself saying "yes" to something while your soul is screaming "absolutely not”? Maybe it's baking three dozen cupcakes for the office party when you're already running on fumes. Or RSVPing to an event that makes your spirit shrivel like a forgotten grape. Here's what might surprise you: these exhausting habits that I’ve coined em…

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Tenderoni Hotline #6: How to Release Suppressed Anger + Stop People-Pleasing at Work 20:42

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Tenderoni Hotline #6: Hello my love, and welcome back to the Tenderoni Hotline, our soft and spacious corner of The Feminist Wellness Podcast, where I answer your most heartfelt questions about healing, nervous system care, and coming home to yourself. In today’s episode, we’re answering two beautiful and important questions from our community. Fir…

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Ep #351: How to Recognize and Release the Grip of Overfunctioning 23:06

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#351: Do you ever find yourself reminding your partner about their doctor's appointments (again)? Researching options for your adult child because they might get overwhelmed? Managing the family group chat so no one gets upset? You tell yourself you're being helpful, caring, responsible. That this is how you show love. But what if I told you that t…

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Tenderoni Hotline #5: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): What It Is, How to Recognize It, and What Actually Helps 24:41

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Tenderoni Hotline #5: Hello my love, and welcome back to the Tenderoni Hotline, our soft and spacious corner of The Feminist Wellness Podcast, where I answer your most heartfelt questions about healing, nervous system care, and coming home to yourself. In today’s episode, we’re talking about something so many of us feel but rarely name out loud: Se…

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Ep #350: Your ‘No’ Is Final: Stop the Boundary-Pushers 25:42

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#350: Most of us know about vampires - they can't enter your home unless you invite them in. But what's even more fascinating is they don't just ask once. They keep asking, they keep pressing, they keep finding new ways to try to make you say yes. Because they know that most people, if pressed, will eventually cave. The less literal vampires in our…

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Ep. 60 - You'll Never Walk Alone : The Art of Building Supportive Relationships with Kathy Washburn 29:59

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You’ll also love Ep. 31: Finding Connection and Belonging by Building Self Trust with Elise Bish Ep. 56: Kindness Revolution: How a Technology Executive is Solving the Loneliness Epidemic at Work with Natalie Semmes Ep. 18: Embracing Authentic Presence: Building Resilience and Compassionate Communication with Shana Gold Kathy reframes strength from…

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Tenderoni Hotline #4: Why People Get Defensive About Your Feelings + What Emotional Outsourcing Really Means 22:14

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Tenderoni Hotline #4: Hello my love! Welcome back to the Tenderoni Hotline, our cozy corner of the Feminist Wellness podcast where I answer your most tender, honest, and heartfelt questions about healing, self-trust, and nervous system care. In today’s episode, we’re exploring what happens when you finally find the courage to speak your truth, only…

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Ep #349: Healing from Emotionally Immature Partners Part 2 25:17

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#349: Your partner twists your words, denies what happened, and somehow you walk away from conversations feeling like the villain. If you're dealing with an emotionally immature partner, this pattern might feel painfully familiar. Living with an emotionally immature partner can feel like trying to navigate a wilderness without a compass, where your…

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Tenderoni Hotline #3: Why Boundaries Feel So Hard + Why You Keep Procrastinating 15:37

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Tenderoni Hotline #3: Hello my love! Welcome back to the Tenderoni Hotline, our cozy corner of the Feminist Wellness podcast where I answer your most tender, honest, and heartfelt questions about healing, self-trust, and nervous system care. In today’s episode, we’re exploring why setting boundaries can feel so hard, and why guilt often floods in a…

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Ep #348: Emotionally Immature Partners Part 1 17:14

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#348: If you feel like you’re going crazy in your relationship, where simple conversations turn into confusing battles where you’re somehow always wrong, you might be dealing with an emotionally immature partner. Join me this week as I dive into the signs and impact of being in a relationship with an emotionally immature person. You’ll learn the ke…

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Ep. 59 - The Sweetest Devotion - Why Self Care Isn't Selfish Kathy Washburn 27:36

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You’ll also love… Ep. 21 - No Time for Self Care – How About Becoming Self Full with Elinor Harari Turn “self-care guilt” into self-full choices that fuel real presence and energy. Ep. 30 - From Self-Sacrifice to Fulfillment: Healing Emotional Patterns with Kathy Washburn Retire the good-girl script and replace martyrdom with self-partnership and a…

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Tenderoni Hotline #2: Why You Freeze When Asked What You Need + How to Say No Without Feeling Guilt 15:01

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Tenderoni Hotline #2: Hello my love! Welcome back to the Tenderoni Hotline, our sweet little corner of the Feminist Wellness podcast where I answer your most tender, honest, and heartfelt questions about healing, self-trust, and nervous system care. In today’s episode, we’re talking about what happens when someone asks you what you want... and your…

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Ep #347: Healing Unmet Needs and Attachment Patterns 22:56

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#347: Have you ever wondered why you keep falling into the same patterns, even when you know better? Maybe you say yes when you really want to say no, choose emotionally unavailable partners, work until you're completely depleted, avoid conflict until you explode, or feel guilty for having basic needs. If any of these sound familiar, this week's ep…

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Tenderoni Hotline #1: Nervous System Regulation Tips + How to Stop Losing Yourself in Others’ Needs 17:41

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Tenderoni Hotline #1: Hello my beauty! I’m so excited to introduce a brand-new segment here on Feminist Wellness, the Tenderoni Hotline, where I answer your most tender, curious, and heartfelt questions about healing, self-trust, and the nervous system. In this episode, we’re diving into how to stop emotional outsourcing, that habit of looking outs…

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Ep #346: The Cost of Emotional Outsourcing 21:30

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#346: What if I told you that the reason you feel exhausted by 2:00 PM every single day isn't because you're weak or lazy, but because you've been running a full-time job you didn't even know you had? I'm talking about emotional outsourcing – the exhausting pattern of constantly monitoring everyone else's feelings, needs, and comfort levels while c…

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Today Is the Day: End Emotional Outsourcing Is Here! 8:42

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Today is the day! My book, End Emotional Outsourcing, which I've poured my heart and science-nerd brain into, is officially out. But getting it into the world depends on what happens this week. This isn't about the money. It's about getting these life-changing words into the hands of someone who needs them. This book challenges the "tough-it-out" m…

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Ep. 58 - Midlife Reinvention: How to Stop People-Pleasing and Tap into Your Soul's Intuition with Christina Deering 48:37

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What if the feeling of being stuck is actually your soul guiding you toward your greatest self? This episode offers a roadmap for Midlife Reinvention starting with tuning into your body's wisdom. Host Kathy Washburn interviews Christina Deering, a powerful shaman and business coach who shares her journey from a people-pleasing sorority girl to a hi…

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Ep #345: Why I Wrote My Book 24:53

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#345: Have you ever felt like you're watching your life from the outside? Like you're going through all the right motions, saying all the right things, but somehow feel disconnected from your own experience? I get it, and I've been there: checking all the boxes, looking successful on paper, while feeling completely lost inside. This disconnection f…

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The Thing You Do That You Don't Even Know You Do: The Book Series #8 11:18

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Have you ever found yourself lying awake at 3 AM, replaying conversations and wondering if you said the wrong thing? Or maybe you're that friend who can read a room in seconds, sensing every mood shift before anyone else notices? Here's the thing - that's not just being "super empathetic." It might be something deeper called emotional outsourcing. …

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Sneak Peek: Chapter One of End Emotional Outsourcing (Out Sept 30!) 46:02

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My love, I have something really special for you today: I’m sharing Chapter One of my upcoming book, End Emotional Outsourcing: How to Overcome Your Codependent, Perfectionist, and People-Pleasing Habits. This chapter unpacks what emotional outsourcing really is, how it sneaks into our lives, and why it’s not your fault you’ve been carrying these p…

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Ep #344: The Resentment Equation: A Deep Dive Into Emotional Labor Debt 17:28

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Do you ever wonder why you sometimes feel an inexplicable rage towards the people you love most? If you've ever agreed to take on more work when you're already drowning, pushed through exhaustion to help others, ignored your own needs to keep the peace, or found yourself inexplicably angry about small things, this episode is for you. Join me this w…

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You Don't Have to Earn Your Worth Anymore: The Book Series #7 11:03

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Do you find yourself constantly dispensing kindness and helpfulness in exchange for validation and approval? This "good girl chokehold" is a survival strategy that rewires the brain, making you a professional people pleaser and preventing true intimacy. It's like being trapped in the world's most exhausting improv show where the only rule is "yes, …

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Ep. 57 - Adversity as a Superpower with Terry Healey 51:16

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Facing adversity can completely transform your life—but what if you could use your toughest moments to build unshakable resilience and rediscover your authentic self? In this powerful episode, we dive deep into emotional wellness and post-traumatic growth with cancer survivor and author Terry Healey, whose new book "The Resilience Mindset" reframes…

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Ep #343: Pet Names That Trigger 19:26

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#343: I receive beautiful messages from listeners telling me that being called "my angel" or "mi amor" transformed their entire week, maybe even the whole way they relate to themselves. Yet others write to express their discomfort. The language feels too familiar, unprofessional, even anti-feminist. This divide illuminates a crucial truth about hea…

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The 2AM Mental Hamster Wheel: The Book Series #6 11:44

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You're lying in bed at 2 a.m., replaying that conversation from earlier where your joke fell flat or someone looked uncomfortable after you shared a story. Your brain grabs onto that moment like a dog with a bone, analyzing every word, every facial expression, every micro reaction like you're CSI social interaction. The mental hamster wheel spins: …

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Ep 22. Chelsea's Healing Journey - Migraine Relief After 45 Years!! 1:06:38

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Send us a text In this episode, Chelsea Emery, shares her inspiring journey of overcoming chronic migraines and other neuroplastic symptoms through a mindbody healing approach. Despite suffering from migraines for 45 years, Chelsea managed to drastically reduce her symptoms by exploring alternative health measures and eventually embracing the Curab…

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Ep #342: Why I Don’t Use the Term “Codependency" 21:37

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#342: The word "codependent" is everywhere - on book covers (even mine), in therapy sessions, in conversations about relationships. But there's something fundamentally wrong with how we use this label. If you recognize yourself in patterns of people-pleasing, emotional caretaking, or losing yourself in other people's chaos, I want you to know somet…

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Did I Make It All Up or Am I Actually Hurt?: The Book Series #5 10:41

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You can spot when someone's being lousy to other people from 3 miles away. You're like an emotional bloodhound who knows when your friend is lying, when your coworker is stressed, when your mom is about to lose it. But when someone hurts you, you suddenly need a jury of 12 of your peers to confirm that what just happened was actually messed up and …

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Ep 21. Are You Prepared for a Medical Emergency? 6 Lessons Learned the Hard Way 19:22

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Send us a text In this episode, we dive into a personal medical emergency I experienced this past week, highlighting the importance of preparedness. From the sudden onset of severe abdominal pain to navigating the emergency room, I share practical lessons and steps to be better prepared for unexpected crises, especially when living alone. 00:00 Int…

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Ep. 56 - Kindness Revolution How a Technology Executive is Solving the Loneliness Epidemic at Work with Natalie Semmes 1:17:40

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Are you tired of the endless cycle of people-pleasing, emotional suppression, and disconnected “social junk food”—but not sure how to reclaim your authentic self? In this empowering episode of The Self Investment Project, we dive deep into the transformative power of kindness and intentional connection, uncovering practical tools for emotional well…

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Ep #341: Your Brilliant Nervous System: Countdown to End Emotional Outsourcing 33:32

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#341: If you've ever found yourself constantly scanning other people's faces for approval, shapeshifting to keep the peace, or feeling completely disconnected from what you actually want, this episode is for you. You might call this people-pleasing or being too sensitive, but something much more profound is going on here: you’re living with emotion…

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You're Not Loving Them, You're Managing Them: The Book Series #4 14:14

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Your value isn't in your productivity. That uncomfortable feeling when you stop moving, stop doing, stop managing everyone else's life? That's not laziness talking. It's the voice of a nervous system that learned early on that being needed equals being safe. Your actual people want you to rest. They want you to have needs, wants, preferences. They …

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Ep #340: Recognizing Functional Freeze: Countdown to End Emotional Outsourcing 44:57

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#340: Have you ever caught yourself saying, “I'm fine,’’ when you're actually anything but fine? Maybe you're getting everything done - crushing it at work, maintaining relationships, keeping up appearances - but feeling disconnected from it all. Like you're watching your life play out from behind a glass wall. This isn't just you being "too in you…

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You're Not Too Much. You're Not Not Enough.: The Book Series #3 11:18

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This bonus episode explores how childhood messages about being "too much" create lifelong patterns of self-shrinking that affect every area of your life. When you spend years making yourself smaller to fit other people's comfort levels, you lose track of where you end and their expectations begin. But what if I told you that's a lie? What if I told…

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Ep. 55 - The Executive Coach Who Takes CEOs Into the Woods to Find Their Humanity with Jules Kuroda 55:18

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Feeling disconnected, stuck in people-pleasing mode, or longing for deeper purpose? This inspiring episode dives into emotional wellness, overcoming loneliness, and reclaiming your authentic self—offering real strategies for building resilience, cultivating connection, and living a wildly fulfilling life. Host Kathy Washburn welcomes coach and auth…

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Ep #339: Stop Hating Who You Used to Be: Countdown to End Emotional Outsourcing 27:43

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#339: You were doing the best you could with what you knew at the time. That's the truth that so many of us struggle to accept when we look back at our past decisions - the relationships we stayed in too long, the boundaries we didn't set, the times we said yes when we meant no. There's this part of us that believes if we're mean enough to ourselve…

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You Can Stop Performing. Really.: The Book Series #2 6:29

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There's this bone-deep fatigue that seeps into you when you've been performing yourself for everyone else instead of living your life for you. It's different from being tired after a busy day. It's the exhaustion that comes from constantly calculating what version of yourself the room needs. Meanwhile, real love doesn't require a costume. No tap da…

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Ep 20. How Hydration Supports Brain Retraining & Chronic Pain Recovery 20:56

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore a new perspective on the often-overlooked importance of proper hydration. Going beyond the usual advice of drinking water, we delve into how consistent hydration supports the body's physiology, enhances healing in a biopsychosocial context, and helps maintain a sense of safety for the brain (aka brain retr…

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Ep #338: Is Shame Running Your Life?: Countdown to End Emotional Outsourcing 25:30

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#338: Shame is one of the most powerful forces keeping us stuck in emotional outsourcing, and we don’t talk about it nearly enough. This invisible force runs so deep that we often don't even realize it's guiding our thoughts, feelings, and actions. My book, End Emotional Outsourcing was born from my search for a shame-free, inclusive, feminist fram…