Ever have a day where you’re physically there…but mentally, you’ve completely checked out? In this episode, we’re talking about dorsal shutdown—that numb, disconnected, “I just can’t anymore” feeling that can happen when life becomes too overwhelming. What looks like laziness or withdrawal may actually be your body asking for a break. Let’s talk about what it feels like, how to recognize it, and why sometimes feeling nothing means you’ve been feeling too much for too long.

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Sometimes the hardest pain to carry is the pain nobody knows you’re carrying.

In this episode, I’m talking about grief, suppressed emotions, anger, sadness, chronic stress, and the mind-body connection—not as an expert, but as someone learning in real time what can happen when we keep saying “I’m fine” instead of acknowledging what we actually feel.

Whether you’re missing a person, a place, a relationship, a memory, or even an old version of yourself, maybe healing doesn’t start with forcing yourself to let it go. Maybe it starts with finally allowing yourself to feel it.

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Parenting books love to pretend everyone in the house is running the same operating system. Meanwhile you’re on your third “shoes on, we’re leaving in five,” time has become a suggestion, and someone is having a full spiritual crisis over a sock seam.

This episode is about the real version of neurodivergent parenting — the infinite loops, the emotional weather systems, the sticker charts that end up under the couch, and what it’s like trying to model executive function when your own brain is also a little glitchy. Honest, a little unhinged, and weirdly comforting if you live here too.

Sometimes the hardest thing to miss isn’t a place—it’s the person you used to be. In this episode of Life and Bullshyt, we’re talking about how life, marriage, kids, careers, and everyday responsibilities can slowly bury parts of our identity. If you’ve ever looked at an old photo and thought, “I miss that version of me,” this conversation is for you. Together, we’ll explore why it’s okay to miss pieces of yourself, why that doesn’t make you ungrateful, and how reconnecting with who you are doesn’t mean leaving your current life behind. Maybe the person you’ve been missing isn’t gone at all—maybe they’re just waiting for you to remember them.

You can plan every detail, make all the right choices, and do everything “right”… and life will still throw you a curveball.

In this episode of Life and Bullshyt, we’re talking about the one thing every single person has in common: things don’t always go according to plan. From unexpected setbacks and disappointments to the moments that completely change our direction, this conversation is about learning to adapt, laugh when you can, and keep moving forward when life has other ideas.

If you’ve ever felt like the universe was testing your patience, this episode is for you. Because the goal isn’t to have a perfect plan—it’s learning how to keep going when the plan falls apart.

Summer is full of unforgettable memories—but if we’re being honest, it’s also exhausting. In this episode of Life and Bullshyt, we’re talking about the side of back-to-school season parents don’t always admit out loud: the relief of getting back into a routine. If you’ve ever felt guilty for looking forward to a little peace, a hot cup of coffee, or simply hearing your own thoughts again, this episode is for you. Because loving your kids and needing a break can both be true.

Take a break from the noise and give your mind permission to rest. In this 10-minute guided meditation, we’ll use calming breathwork, gentle visualization, soothing ocean waves, and subtle binaural audio to help quiet racing thoughts and ease tension from your body. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or simply need a moment to reset, this meditation is your invitation to slow down and reconnect with yourself.

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I thought I was handling the stress—until I developed shingles. In this episode, I talk about the signs I brushed off, how emotional pressure can begin showing up physically, and why we need to listen to our bodies before they are forced to demand our attention.

Sometimes the hardest part isn’t doing the work—it’s watching someone else try to take the credit. Let’s talk about why that hurts and how to stop giving away ownership of your own story.

After a difficult week filled with stress, family struggles, and feeling frustrated with people, one unexpected act of kindness from a stranger at the airport completely shifted my perspective. Today we’re talking about why our brains hold onto negativity, how one person can restore a little bit of faith in humanity, and why it’s so important not to let the people who hurt us become the lens through which we see everyone else.