Are you a chronic overthinker—or just trying to survive?

In this episode, therapist Elizabeth Bodett Dresser (@therapyforoverthinkers) unpacks why overthinking isn’t a flaw—it’s a survival strategy. Hosts Theresa and Amy dive into the psychology of high achievers, internal family systems, somatic healing, and the secret lives of our exhausted inner parts (yes, including that cowbell-hitting 9-year-old in your brain). If your thoughts won’t stop, your body feels unsafe, and burnout is knocking, this episode is for you.

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Contact Elizabeth through her website, https://www.stilloakcounseling.com/

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What do yoga, under-earning, duct tape, and divine surrender have in common? In this unforgettable episode, we sit down with trauma survivor, yoga instructor, and recovery mentor Jennifer Zenner Clark, who shares her incredible journey from childhood abuse and addiction to healing, self-trust, and service.

Jennifer opens up about growing up in a home filled with violence, neglect, and silence — including a stepfather who told her she’d never be anything. But she became everything she needed: a sober woman of 14+ years, a safe space for others, and a powerful voice in trauma recovery.

We dive into:

• The relationship between trauma and dissociation — and how yoga brings you back
• How under-earning and self-sabotage are often rooted in deep shame
• Why your inner child needs more than a lollipop (but hey, that helps)
• What happens when your nervous system is so shut down, you can’t even be startled
• The pain of estrangement, the grief of Mother’s Day, and the surprising freedom of stillness

It’s raw. It’s hilarious. It’s holy.

And yes, we talk about bananas, inner family photo galleries, and the healing magic of paisley brain swirls.

If you’ve ever felt like healing is impossible — or wondered why rest feels unsafe — this episode will meet you where you are and gently hold the mirror up to your magic.

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What happens when your greatest strength—empathy—feels like it might break you? In this powerful and surprisingly funny episode, Amy and Theresa sit down with Gianna Anzideo, founder of Lead With Empathy, to explore the raw, beautiful mess of feeling everything a little too much.

Together, they unpack the difference between empathy, sympathy, and codependency; why setting boundaries is not just healthy—but essential; and how narcissistic dynamics can wear down even the most resilient hearts. Gianna shares her own journey with trauma, chronic illness, OCD, and escaping toxic workplaces, reminding us that protecting your peace isn’t selfish—it’s survival.

We also dive into the magic of “glimmers”—those tiny flashes of joy that help rewire our nervous systems and remind us we’re still here, still healing, and still capable of joy.

This one is for the feelers, the over-thinkers, the recovering people-pleasers, and anyone who’s ever been told they’re “too sensitive.” Spoiler: you’re not.

💚 Warning: may inspire spontaneous boundary-setting and emotional validation.

Find Gianna on Instagram at @leadwithempathyllc and learn more at https://leadwithempathyllc.com .

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If you’ve ever twisted yourself into a pretzel to make someone else comfortable, this episode is your warm hug and wake-up call. Therapist Zoey Kyriacou (aka @your.therapy.godmother) joins us to talk all things people pleasing, boundary burnout, and what it really means to believe “I am enough.” Plus, we share vulnerable, hilarious, and heartbreaking stories about growing up walking on eggshells, the myth of being “too much,” and why it’s okay to disappoint someone to protect your peace.

Find Zoey on Instagram or at mastermindcounseling.com

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In this fiercely honest and wickedly funny episode of Healarious, hosts Theresa Benson and Amy Redbird sit down with writer, influencer, and unapologetic truth-teller Heidi Clements (Welcome to Heidi) for a powerful conversation about healing, aging, recovery, and showing up as your whole damn self.

From the emotional intensity of mirror work and reconnecting with the inner child, to navigating 24 years of sobriety, menopause, and body dysmorphia in a culture obsessed with perfection—Heidi shares it all, no filter, no shame. We explore the impact of Gen Z empowerment, the lingering trauma of patriarchy, and how TikTok became her therapy and lifeline.

This episode is a must-listen for women in midlife, trauma survivors, recovery warriors, and anyone who’s tired of shrinking to fit into someone else’s expectations. If you've ever struggled to say "I love you" in the mirror, or needed permission to be loud, weird, or simply you—this one’s for you.

🎧 Tune in for laughs, real talk, and soul-affirming moments that just might change how you see yourself in the mirror.

Find Heidi at @welcometoheidi . 

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What if everything you feared actually happened… and it turned out to be the best damn thing for your soul?

In this jaw-droppingly real and hysterically human episode, we sit down with the brilliantly unfiltered Anna Przy — the internet’s favorite permission slip for rest, rage, and radical self-love. From losing everything during the pandemic to finding herself in a pair of red tights on Instagram, Anna shares the actual story behind her viral content, body image battles, and how she stopped living for the approval of everyone but herself.

We talk burnout, depression masked as risk-taking, fake diplomas, family trauma, Thanksgiving avoidance strategies, and how doing the “easy thing” might be the bravest move of all. It’s raw, riotous, and ridiculously relatable.

⚠️ Warning: This episode might make you cry, laugh-snort, and completely rethink your life choices. Proceed with your heart open and your chair fully reclined.

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What happens when you trade gaming addiction, burnout, and disillusionment... for a bicycle and a mission of kindness?

In this powerful episode, performer, artist, and author Nathaniel Allenby joins Amy Redbird and Theresa Benson to share his six-year, 28,000-mile journey across 10 countries and 30 states — powered by nothing but wheels, willpower, and random acts of kindness.

Together, we explore how service heals, how travel transforms, and how even the smallest acts can ripple outward to change lives. From lightning storms in Chicago to life lessons from circus arts, this is a conversation about resilience, vulnerability, and the kind of hope we all need right now.

🎧 Expect laughter, goosebumps, and maybe even a call to action — because the world doesn’t need more influencers. It needs more kindness.

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What if your therapist had four legs and fur?

In this episode of Healarious, we unleash a powerful (and unexpectedly hilarious) conversation with psychologist Dr. Angela Ceisel, a leader in canine-assisted therapy. From training dogs to detect trauma cues to burnout in therapy pups, Angela dives deep into the science, spirit, and soul of working alongside our furry co-healers.

Co-host Amy Redbird shares a tear-jerking story about how her dog Buddy helped her son finally open up after years of emotional shutdown, and how her own benzodiazepine withdrawal and trauma crash in 2019 shaped her healing. Theresa Benson gets real about missing the signs her dog Abby was sending about a toxic relationship—and how hindsight is a furry, peeing oracle.

If you’ve ever felt like your dog “just knows,” or wondered what makes a therapy animal legit (and what doesn’t), this one’s for you.

🐶 Raw, real, funny, and full of heart—this is animal-assisted therapy like you’ve never heard it before.

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This one’s been sitting on the shelf for a minute—recorded back in the fall, but still very much alive. 

In this episode, Theresa (finally) thaws out from a freeze/flight spell and reconnects with Amy for some real talk about strong women, vilified women, and the complicated power of being visible.

We cover big stuff: motherhood, body image, hair loss, abuse, and deeply personal moments about sexual assault and suicide (content warning). But there’s also laughter, Santa in a Hawaiian shirt, and a return to Satan’s toilet.

Thanks for being patient. We’re so glad you’re here.

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What happens when the very treatment meant to help you ends up harming you? In this powerful episode of Healarious, hosts Amy Redbird and Theresa Benson sit down with Angela (Angie) Peacock, a combat veteran, withdrawal coach, and van-lifer, to discuss the raw realities of PTSD, benzodiazepine withdrawal, and medical gaslighting.

Angie opens up about her years-long battle with benzo withdrawal, the lack of recognition from the medical community, and how she rebuilt her life through community support, van life, and alternative healing. The conversation dives deep into the struggles of nervous system dysregulation, the power of nature in healing, and reclaiming body confidence through safe nudity.

Plus, Amy shares a profound realization about birdsongs and trauma, Theresa explores the paradox of healing vs. resting, and the trio has an honest discussion about safety, masculinity, and what it means to truly feel at home in your body.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating trauma recovery, benzodiazepine withdrawal, or seeking a fresh perspective on healing. Laughter and deep truths collide—because sometimes, the only way through is to find the humor in it all.

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