On this episode, I talk about guilt and how it accumulated in my life. After lessoning the behaviours that made me feel guilty and weak, I noticed that I started to view myself differently. I was having less guilt, shame, and the weight of my negative ora was lightening up. I go into the strategies that will help you overcome guilt and live the strong life y ... Show More
Apr 22
350 | How Anxiety Circuits Hijack Your Brain | And What To Do
On today's episode, I break down the brain circuits behind anxiety—the amygdala, hippocampus, prefrontal cortex, and the HPA axis—and show how they create panic, overgeneralization, and sleeplessness. I then explain, in plain terms, why anxiety feels overwhelming and how chronic ... Show More
26m 33s
Apr 15
349 | Healing Trauma and Building A Better Life | Dana Hargus
On todays episode, I speak with Dana Hargus founder of Restore of Ada and we discuss trauma-informed approaches to calm the nervous system, biofeedback strategies, and rebuilding resilience after chronic stress. Dana explains how trauma can affect anyone and why treating the body ... Show More
49m 34s
Apr 8
348 | Why You Can’t Stop Checking Your Body (Health Anxiety Explained)
Today, I break down why people with health anxiety obsessively check their bodies, how that checking fuels a loop of fear and hyper-awareness, and how intolerance of uncertainty and misinterpreting normal sensations keep the cycle going. I outline clear, practical steps to break ... Show More
35m 1s
May 2025
How to Heal from Shame, Guilt and Regret
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24m 49s
Feb 2020
42: Why Do I Binge When I Feel Shame
<p>In this episode, I will be discussing how shame that can start in childhood can impact your eating behaviors, self-confidence, and self-acceptance.</p> <p>Homework to journal about :</p> <p>Exercise:<br /> 1. Picture yourself at your family's dinner table. Ask yourself which ... Show More
17m 43s
<p dir="ltr">Visit <a href= "https://boundarybossworkbook.com/">https://boundarybossworkbook.com/</a> to order the brand new boundary workbook that I mentioned in today's episode!</p> <p dir="ltr">When you say "no" to someone, do you often feel immense guilt afterward?</p> <p dir ... Show More