Have you ever thought, “I know I’m still me, but I just don’t feel like myself anymore”?

In this episode of Let’s Taco ’Bout It, I’m getting honest about my own experience with pregnancy, exhaustion, burnout, changing relationships, and trying to balance work, family, responsibilities, and everything in between.

We’ll talk about why major life transitions can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves, how shame keeps us stuck, and the small steps we can take to begin feeling present, joyful, and alive again.

Maybe the goal isn’t to get the “old you” back. Maybe it’s learning to give yourself grace while getting to know the person you’re becoming.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or like you’ve lost part of yourself, this episode is for you. You are more than what you accomplish—and you don’t have to wait until life is perfect to start finding yourself again.

🎙️ Let’s Taco ’Bout It
🌮 Real conversations about mental health, healing, relationships, and life

Please note: This podcast is intended for education and encouragement and is not a substitute for individualized mental health treatment.

Today on Let’s Taco ’Bout It, we’re taco’ing ‘bout EMDR therapy; what it actually is, how it works, and why so many people are talking about it.

If you’ve ever wondered:
✨ What EMDR stands for
✨ How trauma gets “stuck” in the brain
✨ What bilateral stimulation is
✨ Whether EMDR is only for “big trauma”
✨ Or what an EMDR session actually feels like…

…this episode breaks it down in a real, relatable, non-clinical way.

We also talk about common myths surrounding EMDR, how trauma can show up in everyday life, and why healing is less about “forgetting” and more about helping your brain and body finally feel safe again.

Whether you’re curious about therapy, considering EMDR for yourself, or just wanting to learn more about mental health — this episode is for you. 🌮🧠✨

In this segment of Let’s Taco ‘Bout It, we’re starting something new—“Things We Don’t Say Out Loud.”

This is a space for the thoughts, feelings, and struggles people carry quietly… the ones that don’t always get said, but are deeply felt.

There is an anonymous form you can fill out on the Facebook page and with your permission..I will share what you said anonymously on the podcast.

Some people are struggling… and you would never know.

They’re still showing up.
Still going to work.
Still taking care of everyone else.
Still saying “I’m fine.”

But on the inside… they’re overwhelmed, tired, and not okay.

In this episode of Let’s Taco ‘Bout It, we’re talking about what it looks like to be struggling in silence, the kind of mental health struggles that don’t always get noticed because you’re still functioning.

This one is for the “strong ones.”
The ones who hold it all together… even when it’s heavy.

If that’s you, I hope this episode reminds you that you’re not alone and you don’t have to keep carrying it by yourself 🤍

Ever finally sit down to rest… and immediately feel like you should be doing something else?

In this episode of Let’s Taco Bout It , we’re talking about the guilt that shows up when we try to slow down and why rest can feel so uncomfortable, even when we desperately need it.

We dive into:

• Why so many of us feel like we have to earn rest
• How childhood, trauma, and “always being the responsible one” play a role
• The impact of hustle culture and constant productivity
• What’s actually happening in your nervous system when slowing down feels unsafe
• The difference between rest and avoidance

Plus, I share simple, real-life tools to help you:

• Let go of “earned rest” thinking
• Start practicing micro-rest in your everyday life
• Reframe the guilt when it shows up
• Actually feel okay slowing down

If you’ve ever felt like resting = being lazy… this episode is for you.

You’re not broken. Your nervous system just learned to survive a certain way and we can work on shifting that.

Welcome to a space where grief gets real… but we’re not afraid to laugh a little along the way. Because let’s be honest, grief is weird, messy, and unpredictable

This podcast is your place to cry, laugh, vent, and feel seen. We’re talking about the hard stuff- the kind people don’t always say out loud; while also finding moments of connection, humor, and healing in between.

Here, you don’t have to have it all together. You don’t have to “move on.” You just have to show up as you are.

Because this isn’t your typical grief space…
This is nacho average grief talk 💛🌮

Pull up a chair, grab a taco (or tissues), and let’s taco ’bout it.

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCMENT:

ignore the kids in the background and the slight echo. We were recording with two kiddos in the background and experienced some slight interuptions ..but this is REAL life. So instead of doing another take, we just rolled with it.

Feeling like you’re doing everything right… but still can’t seem to get ahead?

In this episode of Let’s Taco ’Bout It, we’re getting real about what it feels like to be stuck in survival mode, working hard, showing up for your family, and still feeling behind.

I’m opening up about mom guilt, stress, and that constant pull between being grateful for what you have… while still wanting more.

Because the truth is—you can love your life and still crave change.

We’ll taco ’bout:
🌮 Why you feel stuck (and why it’s not your fault)
🌮 Survival mode vs. actually living
🌮 Letting go of guilt for wanting more
🌮 Small, realistic shifts to feel more in control
🌮 How to stay present with your family, even in busy seasons

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, behind, or just… tired of the cycle, this episode is for you 💛

Because sometimes life feels like you ordered a fully loaded taco…
and got the shell instead 😅🌮

But we’re not staying there.

Your brain can be dramatic sometimes.

In this episode of Let’s Taco ’Bout It, we dive into negative thinking patterns and cognitive distortions — the sneaky ways our brains twist reality and convince us things are way worse than they actually are.

We’ll taco ’bout common thinking traps like:
🌮 Catastrophizing – assuming the worst possible outcome
🌮 All-or-Nothing Thinking – seeing life as total success or total failure
🌮 Mind Reading – believing you know what everyone else thinks about you
🌮 Overgeneralizing – one bad moment turning into “my life always sucks”
If you've ever thought:
“Everyone probably thinks I'm stupid.”
“I messed up once so I'm terrible at this.”
“This one thing ruined everything.”

…your brain might just be serving you a distorted taco of thoughts.

In this episode, therapist Christinia breaks down why these patterns happen, how they affect anxiety and self-esteem, and simple ways to challenge them so your brain stops being such a drama queen.

Because sometimes your thoughts are facts…
and sometimes they’re just bad tacos.

In this powerful episode of Let’s Taco Bout' It, I sit down with Kayla to talk about child loss and the grief that follows. She shares her story with honesty and courage and talks about what coping looked like in the darkest moments and what she wants other grieving parents to know.

This conversation is raw, compassionate, and deeply human. If you’ve experienced loss or love someone who has, this episode is for you.

Also, be sure to check out her amazing photography page on facebook, @kayla Nunley Photography. She has done my pics before and she is amazing!

Therapy can be life-changing—but it isn’t a magic fix.

In this episode, I talk honestly about what therapy doesn’t do, and why that doesn’t mean it isn’t working. Therapy doesn’t erase pain, prevent triggers, fix other people, or make life easy. It doesn’t remove emotions or create a “finished” version of you.

What it does offer is awareness, tools, self-compassion, and choice, so you’re no longer living in survival mode or abandoning yourself when things get hard.

If you’ve ever wondered why you’re in therapy but still struggling, this episode is a reminder that healing isn’t about becoming someone new, it’s about learning how to stay with yourself through real life.