In this deeply moving episode, Kanu opens up about the weight of grief—the kind that lingers long after the funeral flowers fade. From the profound loss of her parents and siblings to the silence of a 10-day meditation retreat that changed everything, she shares the raw, tender, and at times, humorous journey of learning to live with loss.

Whether you’re grieving a loved one, a relationship, or a version of life that no longer exists, this episode will meet you right where you are. With clinical insight from her work as a therapist, personal stories that make you laugh and cry, and a soul-level reflection on healing, Kanu reminds us that grief doesn’t need to be fixed—it needs to be witnessed.

If you’ve ever felt alone in your sadness or tired of pretending you’re okay, this one’s for you.

• What grief actually feels like (and why it’s not linear)

• The loneliness of repeated loss

• How a silent retreat cracked open emotional healing

• Therapy tools for navigating complicated or delayed grief

• Why faith, meditation, and community are vital in the grieving process

Ever felt like you’re one mistake away from being “found out”? Like your success is a fluke, your voice doesn’t carry weight, or you somehow slipped into rooms you don’t deserve to be in? That, my friend, is imposter syndrome—and it’s exhausting.

In this heartfelt and honest episode, Kanu unpacks the quiet storm of imposter syndrome and why so many high-achieving, purpose-driven people struggle with feeling like a fraud. She shares a real story from her days as a change agent in healthcare and explores how those subtle moments of silence—going on “mute” when power enters the room—are signs of something deeper.

You’ll reflect on where these feelings come from, how they rob you of peace and presence, and how to start challenging the lies with truth. Whether you’re a leader, a healer, a professional, or someone quietly questioning your worth, this episode will leave you feeling seen, strengthened, and gently reminded that you belong.

Topics covered:

• Childhood roots of imposter syndrome
• Real-world example from healthcare team dynamics
• The emotional and professional cost of silence
• Three practical ways to shift the internal weather
• A soul-soothing reminder for those who are tired of pretending

📖 Mentioned in this episode:

Patient-centered care, workplace dynamics, faith, purpose, and the quiet courage of speaking up.

🌀 Internal weather forecast:

Clouds of doubt—breaking. Winds of truth—picking up. Belonging—moving in.

Are you exhausted from snapping, yelling, or walking on eggshells around someone else’s temper? Or maybe… you’re the one who keeps erupting, even when you swore you’d stay calm this time.

In this episode of Help Me, I’m Tired, therapist and love expert Kanu Jacobsen dives into the real reasons behind chronic anger—what’s beneath it, how it shows up in our bodies, and why some of us are constantly living outside our window of tolerance.

With a mix of humor, heart, and clinical insight, Kanu shares:

•Why anger isn’t the problem—it’s the signal

•The role of the Anger Iceberg and what’s underneath the surface

•The truth about the Window of Tolerance and how it shrinks

•How to reflect on your own patterns—or those of someone you love

•A practical, no-fluff technique anyone can use to release emotional pressure (yes, even the “man’s man”)

Whether you’re the one who’s tired of being angry or you love someone who can’t seem to let it go, this episode will help you breathe, laugh, and begin to understand that anger is never the end of the story—it’s a doorway to healing.

🎧 Tune in and learn how to stop carrying what your nervous system was never meant to hold alone

She’s a therapist. A matchmaker. A woman of faith who cheers others on in their healing and relationships. But in this raw and honest episode, Kanu opens up about the one ache she can’t always out-talk, out-pray, or out-busy — the ache of being single while helping others find love.

From the sting of walking through the airport with no one waiting to pick her up, to the quiet heaviness of doing life alone while celebrating everyone else’s milestones, Kanu shares the real inner weather of a strong woman who is full of gratitude… and still tired of waiting.

If you’ve ever felt torn between being deeply grateful for your life and still longing for more — this episode is your soul’s permission slip to tell the truth. You’re not broken. You’re not behind. You’re not invisible. You’re just human — and you’re not alone.

This is The Inner Weather Report.

This is Help Me, I’m Tired

In this deeply honest and empowering episode, I open up about a time in my life when exhaustion brought me to a breaking point. After a panic attack, I went on a personal mission to figure out what was going on beneath the surface—and what I discovered changed everything.

I created something I call my Blindspot Blueprint, and through that process, I came face to face with a truth I didn’t expect: I was a people pleaser. Not the kind who’s just “being nice,” but the kind who was slowly burning out trying to earn love, acceptance, and belonging.

If you’ve ever been the reliable one, the dependable one—the person who shows up for others no matter what—it might be hard to hear that those same traits could be fueled by fear or emotional survival, not just kindness.

In this episode, we explore:

• What people-pleasing really looks like beneath the surface

• How it confuses many Christians who are trying to live with compassion and service

• The emotional cost of over-functioning

• Why the same people you’re trying to please may actually see it as weakness

• How to begin healing, setting boundaries, and reclaiming your emotional space

Plus, if you love someone who struggles with people-pleasing, I share 3 supportive ways you can help them without adding to their emotional load.

This isn’t just an episode—it’s an invitation to come back to yourself

Welcome to Help Me, I’m Tired: The Inner Weather Report — a soft, soul-level space where we pause, reflect, and ask: What’s the weather like inside today?

In this first episode, Kanu, a licensed therapist and warmhearted guide, shares the story behind the podcast’s name — and why mental health is a lot like a forecast.

From foggy mornings to emotional downpours, Kanu invites you to consider how your inner world shifts like the sky above us. You’ll hear how her time living in gray-skied Portland revealed something deeper: when the outside feels heavy, it often mirrors what’s happening within.

Whether you’re feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, or just tired for reasons you can’t explain, this episode offers a gentle, metaphor-rich way to check in with yourself — no judgment, no pressure, just honesty and care.

In this episode:

☁ Why emotions feel like weather

☔ What the “inner weather report” really means

🌧️ How burnout, grief, and anxiety can show up like storms

🌤️ One small, healing truth you need to hear today

This isn’t therapy — but it is therapeutic.

If you’re tired in a way that sleep doesn’t fix… this is for you.

Is your mind stuck in a loop — replaying conversations, second-guessing decisions, and leaving you mentally exhausted? In this episode, licensed therapist Kanu breaks down overthinking using a weather lens, shares practical tools to calm the storm, and offers faith-rooted encouragement to help you find peace in the middle of the noise. Breathe deep — you’re not alone, and you’re not the storm