Ever catch yourself giving a full monologue just to say “no”? You’re not alone. In this episode, we explore why so many of us feel the need to justify even the simplest choices. From childhood patterns to approval seeking habits, we dig into the hidden cost of overexplaining and how to start letting go of the need to be fully understood. Let’s Calm it Down i ... Show More
Today
Listening Beyond Words: How to Hear What Isn't Said
Ever find yourself wondering what someone really means when they say, “I’m fine”? There’s often so much beneath those two little words. In this episode of Calm it Down, we’ll dive into the unspoken language of body language, emotional undertones, and subtle shifts in energy. Toge ... Show More
13m 36s
Nov 2024
The One-Person Show Nobody Asked For
How often do you find yourself replaying a conversation, second-guessing every little thing you said? In this episode, we’re diving into that spiral of overthinking, breaking down why we get caught up in it and how to finally stop. We’ll cover ways to catch ourselves in the act, ... Show More
22m 11s
Jun 2025
You Don’t Need More Time - You Need to Stop Wasting It
We tell ourselves we need more time - that if we just had a little more space, we’d figure it all out. But more time isn’t the answer. It’s how we use the time we already have. In this episode, we explore the idea that for every reason to quit, there’s a reason to grow. For every ... Show More
58m 27s
Mar 2025
LISTEN EVERY MORNING AND CHANGE YOUR LIFE - Best Morning Motivational Speeches by Eddie Pinero
<p>Not everyone will understand you, support you, or see the vision you’re building—and that’s okay. The moment you embrace this truth, you free yourself from the need for approval and step fully into your own power. It’s a shift that changes everything, especially in moments of ... Show More
2h 3m
Aug 26
HOW TO GET OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE (and why you should)
Are you stuck in a rut, feeling like life is just… okay? Your comfort zone might be holding you back more than you realize. In this episode, I break down why we cling to comfort, how it secretly limits our happiness, and the simple but powerful ways you can push beyond it to live ... Show More
40m 26s
May 2024
231 - Why Your Brain Justifies Overeating (And How to Stop)
In this episode, Maggie and Ryan discuss the common excuses and questions people ask themselves when justifying overeating, such as "Who cares?" and "Does it even matter?" They explore how these thoughts, often disguised as rhetorical questions, can lead to a cycle of overeating ... Show More
15m 26s
Nov 2023
2988: The Main Reason Changing Your Life is Tough by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Habit Transformation
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Episode 2988:
Leo Babauta explains that the main challenge in changing our lives is our own thinking. We often get in our own way b ... Show More
9m 25s
Mar 2025
S2 EP1 | Why the Right Decision Feels Wrong | The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1 of The Messy Podcast!Tagline: Why the Right Decision Feels WrongIn this episode, we explore why trusting your intuition often feels uncomfortable, the link between people-pleasing and self-betrayal, and how to act on your needs despite others’ disap ... Show More
23m 30s
Apr 2025
2951: Don’t Wait for Motivation by Stephen Guise of Mini Habits
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Episode 2951:
Stephen Guise challenges the common belief that motivation is required for action, revealing how it often traps us in ... Show More
10m 5s