What happens when your gift for noticing and helping quietly turns into a job no one asked you to do – and you can’t seem to stop?

In this episode, I’m joined by Andrea Reeves – founder of Type C Creative and writer behind the Substack Rebellious Systems – for a candid conversation about what it means to be the emotional caretaker at work.

We explore the cost of over-functioning, the tangled relationship between sensitivity and boundaries, and the quiet rebellion of saying “this isn’t sustainable – for me”.

Andrea brings her background in journalism, operations, and systems design together with her lived experience as a neurodivergent, sensitive professional. She helps creative entrepreneurs find more human, compassionate ways of working – starting with how they relate to themselves.

What we talk about in this episode:

• The emotional cost of being the “go-to” person at work
• How caretaking shows up for sensitive professionals and why it’s hard to step out of
• The body’s quiet cues: resentment, tension, and the jaw that won’t unclench
• Why setting boundaries often starts with nervous system regulation
• Tools and rituals that help – from emotional regulation menus to the legendary “Don’t Cry at Work” playlist

More about Andrea:

You can explore more of Andrea’s work and writing here:

• Website: https://www.typec-creative.com
• Substack: https://typeccreative.substack.com
• Andrea’s Emotional Regulation Toolkit

Want to get in touch? Email me at [email protected]

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