Adjusting Podcast

Are you tired of being your own biggest obstacle? In this episode, we dive deep into why your comfort zone might not be the enemy you think it is - and how adjusting it (instead of "breaking out") can transform your mental health and healing journey.

Whether you're a creative afraid to share your work, a parent trying to control everything, struggling with vulnerability in relationships, procrastinating on your goals, or scared to take that entrepreneurial leap, this episode is for you.

We'll explore: ✨ Why your brain creates invisible barriers (and how your inner child plays a role) ✨ The difference between healthy boundaries and limiting beliefs ✨ How anxiety, depression, and trauma affect your comfort zone boundaries ✨ A gentle, trauma-informed approach to growth that actually works ✨ 5 ways your future self will thrive when you learn to adjust your comfort zone

This isn't about becoming fearless - it's about becoming fear-friendly while supporting your mental health every step of the way.

Let’s Connect! 

Website: www.adjustingpod.com

Social Media: @adjustingpod on Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | TikTok

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adjusting-podcast/id1748188929

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Lyu594jw5luH1rujNcTZZ?si=386a7e7728f5461b

Amazon Music/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/7863b34c-b85c-4f67-8044-10dd08cfb660/adjusting-podcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AdjustingPodcast

Substack Channel: https://justingnelson.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips

Guest/Topic submissions: [email protected]

Disclaimer: Adjusting Podcast is NOT a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment.

Ever wonder why you react the way you do to criticism, conflict, or stress? In this episode, we explore how our childhood experiences create "wiring" in our brains that influences our adult responses - and the good news is, you can rewire them.

We'll dive into five common childhood wiring patterns (hypervigilant, people-pleasing, perfectionist, isolation, and control wires), understand why they persist into adulthood, and learn practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to create lasting change.

Perfect for creatives, parents, entrepreneurs, and anyone on a healing journey who wants to understand their patterns and develop healthier responses.

What You'll Learn:

• How childhood experiences create automatic response patterns
• 5 common wiring patterns and how they show up in adulthood
• The 4-step rewiring process using CBT principles
• 5 practical methods to apply your new wiring daily

Takeaways:

• Daily check-in practice for building awareness
• Pause and reframe technique for in-the-moment responses
• Evidence collection to challenge old thought patterns
• Identity shift exercises for long-term transformation

You're not stuck with the wiring you developed as a child. Your brain can change, and you have the power to create new responses and build the life you want.

Substack Article: https://open.substack.com/pub/justingnelson/p/adjusting-your-wires-how-to-rewire?r=po3n4&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Let’s Connect! 

Website: www.adjustingpod.com

Social Media: @adjustingpod on Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | TikTok

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adjusting-podcast/id1748188929

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Lyu594jw5luH1rujNcTZZ?si=386a7e7728f5461b

Amazon Music/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/7863b34c-b85c-4f67-8044-10dd08cfb660/adjusting-podcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AdjustingPodcast

Substack Channel: https://justingnelson.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips

Guest/Topic submissions: [email protected]

Disclaimer: Adjusting Podcast is NOT a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment.

🎉 One year of Adjusting! 🎉

I can't believe we've made it to our first anniversary! In this special episode, I'm getting real about what this year has meant to me and celebrating YOU - the listeners who've made talking about mental health feel less scary and more normal.

We're diving into our top 5 episodes (shout out to "Adjusting Your Sexual Position" for being our most downloaded!), and I'm sharing some exciting news about my new Pacific Cup Studio. Plus, I'm actively looking for guests for Seasons 2 & 3 - and I want your recommendations!

Books That Influenced This Year:

• Matters of the Heart by Dr. Thema Bryant
• High Function by Dr. Judith Joseph
• Break the Cycle by Dr. Mariel Buque
• Owning Our Struggle by Mine B.
• Homecoming by Dr. Thema Bryant
• Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey
• It Didn't Start with You by Mark Wolynn
• The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins
• All About Love by bell hooks
• The Body is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor
• The Mountain is You by Brianna Wiest

Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/4lga7hK

This episode is all about gratitude, reflection, and looking ahead. Whether you're new to the podcast or you've been adjusting with us from the beginning, thank you for being part of this journey.

Know someone who should be a guest? I want to hear from you! Let's keep these conversations going.

Guest Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScexC_ewWupL2iFhvNunPV8n8UEsP5h7pvt50hN-22wLOMt-Q/viewform

Cashapp and Venmo: $jnelsononline

Let’s Connect! 

Website: www.adjustingpod.com

Social Media: @adjustingpod on Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | TikTok

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adjusting-podcast/id1748188929

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Lyu594jw5luH1rujNcTZZ?si=386a7e7728f5461b

Amazon Music/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/7863b34c-b85c-4f67-8044-10dd08cfb660/adjusting-podcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AdjustingPodcast

Substack Channel: https://justingnelson.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips

Guest/Topic submissions: [email protected]

Disclaimer: Adjusting Podcast is NOT a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment.

Feeling behind on your goals? Struggling with imposter syndrome? Wrestling with weight loss or financial disappointments? This episode is your permission slip to start over.

Join me for an honest mid-year mental health check-in where we explore how to address what's not working, adjust your approach with grace, and apply fresh strategies for the second half of the year. Perfect for creatives, parents, couples, and entrepreneurs who are ready to stop putting things off and start walking in their purpose.

We'll dive deep into:

• Why it's normal to feel off-track by mid-year (and what it really means)
• How to work with imposter syndrome instead of against it
• Setting boundaries that actually protect your mental health
• The mindset shift: the old you is gone (and that's your superpower)
• Releasing shame around weight loss and financial goals
• How to evaluate your friend group for your mental health
• Practical tools for moving forward with intention

This episode includes a guided breathing exercise and ends with actionable steps you can take this week to align with who you're becoming, not who you used to be.

Tags: mental health, goal setting, imposter syndrome, boundaries, self-compassion, healing journey, mindset shift, mid-year reset, personal growth, stress management

Let’s Connect! 

Website: www.adjustingpod.com

Social Media: @adjustingpod on Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | TikTok

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adjusting-podcast/id1748188929

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Lyu594jw5luH1rujNcTZZ?si=386a7e7728f5461b

Amazon Music/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/7863b34c-b85c-4f67-8044-10dd08cfb660/adjusting-podcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AdjustingPodcast

Substack Channel: https://justingnelson.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips

Guest/Topic submissions: [email protected]

Disclaimer: Adjusting Podcast is NOT a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment.

What if I told you that feeling guilty about putting yourself first is actually holding back everyone you love?

In this episode, we're diving deep into why adjusting your priorities isn't selfish—it's essential for your mental health, relationships, and success. Whether you're a creative who feels guilty for taking time to make art, a parent who thinks good moms don't take breaks, an entrepreneur who's been told that rest is for the weak, or someone who's just tired of feeling resentful about always putting everyone else first—this conversation is for you.

What You'll Learn:

• 5 clear signs your priorities are all wrong (and why you feel exhausted even after sleeping)
• How burnout is actually your soul saying "this isn't working"
• Why operating from a full tank makes you show up better for everyone
• The four life areas where you need to get honest with yourself: love, career, finances, and goals
• 5 concrete ways to reset and prioritize yourself more starting this week
• How to handle pushback when people don't like your new boundaries
• Must-have items for your "stop doing" list

This isn't about becoming selfish—it's about becoming strategic with your energy so you can show up as the person you want to be in every area of your life.

Let’s Connect! 

Website: www.adjustingpod.com

Social Media: @adjustingpod on Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | TikTok

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adjusting-podcast/id1748188929

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Lyu594jw5luH1rujNcTZZ?si=386a7e7728f5461b

Amazon Music/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/7863b34c-b85c-4f67-8044-10dd08cfb660/adjusting-podcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AdjustingPodcast

Substack Channel: https://justingnelson.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips

Guest/Topic submissions: [email protected]

Disclaimer: Adjusting Podcast is NOT a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment.

What if healing doesn't have to happen all at once? In this episode, we're diving deep into the concept of your "emotional container" - your current capacity to hold and process difficult feelings without becoming overwhelmed. Whether you're a creative struggling with procrastination, a parent at your breaking point, or someone who looks like they have it all together while secretly struggling, this conversation will change how you approach your healing journey.

We'll explore what your emotional container actually is, how to recognize when it needs adjusting, and the revolutionary "nibble and gorge" approach that makes healing sustainable. You'll learn practical strategies for expanding, shrinking, or reinforcing your container based on what you need right now, plus real-world applications for creatives, parents, couples, entrepreneurs, and goal setters.

This episode is perfect for anyone dealing with trauma, grief, triggers, high-functioning depression or anxiety, and creative blocks. It's time to work with your system instead of against it.

Topics covered:

• Understanding your emotional container
• Signs your container needs attention
• The nibble and gorge healing approach
• Creative procrastination and emotional overwhelm
• High-functioning depression and anxiety
• Daily container management strategies
• Setting boundaries based on your capacity

Let’s Connect! 

Website: www.adjustingpod.com

Social Media: @adjustingpod on Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | TikTok

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adjusting-podcast/id1748188929

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Lyu594jw5luH1rujNcTZZ?si=386a7e7728f5461b

Amazon Music/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/7863b34c-b85c-4f67-8044-10dd08cfb660/adjusting-podcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AdjustingPodcast

Substack Channel: https://justingnelson.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips

Guest/Topic submissions: [email protected]

Disclaimer: Adjusting Podcast is NOT a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment.

Feeling like your life's plate is overflowing? In this episode, we're breaking down the nutrition of your daily responsibilities using a food metaphor that will change how you think about balance forever.

We'll explore the difference between life's "macronutrients" (career, relationships, self-care) and "micronutrients" (hobbies, growth, rest), why capitalism has us believing bigger plates equal better lives, and how to embrace being multi-gifted without burning out.

Perfect for creatives, parents, entrepreneurs, and anyone juggling multiple passions who needs permission to focus seasonally instead of doing everything every day.

What You'll Learn:

• How to identify what's actually nourishing vs. draining your energy
• The art of seasonal focus for multi-passionate people
• Practical strategies for saying no without guilt
• Why rotation beats elimination when managing multiple interests

Let’s Connect! 

Website: www.adjustingpod.com

Social Media: @adjustingpod on Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | TikTok

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adjusting-podcast/id1748188929

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Lyu594jw5luH1rujNcTZZ?si=386a7e7728f5461b

Amazon Music/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/7863b34c-b85c-4f67-8044-10dd08cfb660/adjusting-podcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AdjustingPodcast

Substack Channel: https://justingnelson.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips

Guest/Topic submissions: [email protected]

Disclaimer: Adjusting Podcast is NOT a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment.

What if your life is a garden, and you're the gardener? In this episode, we explore how to honestly assess what's actually growing in your life, make intentional adjustments through sacred pruning and purposeful replanting, and allow your personal growth to serve the world around you.

We'll dive deep into:

• Identifying the difference between what you think you're cultivating vs. what's actually thriving
• Understanding your current "soil type" and how it affects your growth
• The art of sacred pruning - why sometimes good things need to go to make room for great things
• How to plant seeds aligned with your inner child, current reality, and future self
• Why your tears and sacrifice are sacred water for your dreams
• How your personal garden serves your creativity, parenting, relationships, and mental health journey

Whether you're a creative, parent, or someone walking the path of healing, this episode will help you tend the garden of your soul with intention and love. Because the world needs what you're meant to grow.

Tags: personal growth, mental health, creativity, parenting, relationships, spiritual growth, self-development, healing journey, life purpose, intentional living

Let’s Connect! 

Website: www.adjustingpod.com

Social Media: @adjustingpod on Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | TikTok

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adjusting-podcast/id1748188929

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Lyu594jw5luH1rujNcTZZ?si=386a7e7728f5461b

Amazon Music/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/7863b34c-b85c-4f67-8044-10dd08cfb660/adjusting-podcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AdjustingPodcast

Substack Channel: https://justingnelson.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips

Guest/Topic submissions: [email protected]

Disclaimer: Adjusting Podcast is NOT a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment.

In this powerful episode of Season 2, we explore how to recognize, understand, and heal nervous system patterns rooted in childhood experiences. From attachment styles to inherited family trauma, we uncover why your body responds the way it does and share practical techniques for regulation and healing.

Perfect for creatives, those in faith communities, people navigating relationships, and anyone seeking to understand their emotional patterns better. We reference polyvagal theory from Episode 1 and recommend Mark Wolynn's "It Didn't Start With You" for deeper exploration of inherited trauma patterns.

Key topics include recognizing dysregulation signs, understanding attachment styles as nervous system adaptations, somatic techniques for daily regulation, and specific applications for creativity, relationships, and spiritual practice.

Let’s Connect! 

Website: www.adjustingpod.com

Social Media: @adjustingpod on Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | TikTok

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adjusting-podcast/id1748188929

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Lyu594jw5luH1rujNcTZZ?si=386a7e7728f5461b

Amazon Music/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/7863b34c-b85c-4f67-8044-10dd08cfb660/adjusting-podcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AdjustingPodcast

Substack Channel: https://substack.com/@justingnelson

Guest/Topic submissions: [email protected]

Disclaimer: Adjusting Podcast is NOT a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment.

Let’s Connect! 

Website: www.adjustingpod.com

Social Media: @adjustingpod on Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | TikTok

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adjusting-podcast/id1748188929

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Lyu594jw5luH1rujNcTZZ?si=386a7e7728f5461b

Amazon Music/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/7863b34c-b85c-4f67-8044-10dd08cfb660/adjusting-podcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AdjustingPodcast

Substack Channel: https://justingnelson.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips

Guest/Topic submissions: [email protected]

Disclaimer: Adjusting Podcast is NOT a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment.

Are you constantly disappointed by friends, overworked as "the capable one," or questioning your worth when reality doesn't match your expectations? This episode explores how our expectations across friendships, work, finances, and intimate relationships often trigger deep feelings of unworthiness when unmet.

We dive into why we tie our value to others meeting our expectations, the childhood origins of these patterns, and provide practical strategies for breaking free. Learn how to separate your inherent worth from external outcomes using our address-adjust-apply framework. Whether you're dealing with friendship disappointments, work boundary issues, financial frustrations, or relationship mismatches, this episode offers actionable tools to maintain your sense of self-worth regardless of circumstances.

Connect with our "whole you pyramid" concept as we reveal how adjusted expectations lead to greater peace, authentic connections, and a stable sense of self.

Let’s Connect! 

Website: www.adjustingpod.com

Social Media: @adjustingpod on Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | TikTok

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adjusting-podcast/id1748188929

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Lyu594jw5luH1rujNcTZZ?si=386a7e7728f5461b

Amazon Music/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/7863b34c-b85c-4f67-8044-10dd08cfb660/adjusting-podcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AdjustingPodcast

Substack Channel: https://substack.com/@justingnelson

Guest/Topic submissions: [email protected]

Disclaimer: Adjusting Podcast is NOT a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment.

Let’s Connect! 

Website: www.adjustingpod.com

Social Media: @adjustingpod on Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | TikTok

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adjusting-podcast/id1748188929

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Lyu594jw5luH1rujNcTZZ?si=386a7e7728f5461b

Amazon Music/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/7863b34c-b85c-4f67-8044-10dd08cfb660/adjusting-podcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AdjustingPodcast

Substack Channel: https://justingnelson.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips

Guest/Topic submissions: [email protected]

Disclaimer: Adjusting Podcast is NOT a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment.