This week we’re diving into the C-word that rules our thoughts more than we admit—control.
Why do we cling so tightly to plans, people, and outcomes? And what happens when life refuses to play along?

Join Tyler and Deanna as they unpack:
✨ The psychology behind our need for control
🧠 How anxiety and past experiences shape control habits
💥 The difference between healthy structure and burnout-level micromanaging
💫 Practical ways to loosen your grip (without your world falling apart)

If you’ve ever thought, “I’m fine, I just like things done right,” this one’s for you.

The last stretch of the year can feel like a marathon with no finish line — holidays, stress, and a to-do list that never ends. But what if you could actually end the year on a high note instead of burning out? In this episode, we’re breaking down how to approach the last 90 days with intention (and a little humor). Deanna shares her 3 go-to tips for not just surviving, but thriving: setting a wellness goal, a connection goal, and a growth goal. Whether you need a reset or just want to keep your sanity intact, this episode will help you finish the year strong — without losing your mind in the process.

Ever catch yourself overthinking every word, every look, every move — and wonder if you’re just “too self-aware”? In this episode, we break down the difference between healthy self-awareness and when your brain is flat-out lying to you. We’ll cover what it feels like to live on high alert, how to tell if it’s you or anxiety talking, and practical ways to quiet that inner spiral before it takes over. And of course, we’ll add a few laughs along the way — because if you can’t laugh at your brain being dramatic, what can you do?

Healing isn’t a straight line—it’s a rollercoaster. Some days you feel unstoppable, and other days you’re side-eyeing your own progress with a bag of drive-thru fries in hand. In this episode, we’re breaking down the myth of “perfect healing” and getting real about what it actually looks like.

We’ll cover:

• What the healing myth tells us it should look like

• What it really looks like (spoiler: it’s not Instagram-pretty)

• Why healing looks different for everyone

• Practical tips to help you stay on track—even when the process feels chaotic

If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I doing this right?”—this episode will remind you that messy progress is still progress.

Let’s be real—we all love a little gold star now and then. But when needing approval turns into chasing it, burnout, anxiety, and people-pleasing aren’t far behind.

In this episode, we unpack why external validation feels so addictive, how it’s tied to our nervous system and survival instincts, and the sneaky ways it shows up in everyday life. More importantly, we’ll share how to shift from needing everyone’s approval → to learning how to validate yourself.

Because your worth was never meant to be measured in snaps, claps, or “good jobs.”

Burnout isn’t just being tired—it’s when your mind, body, and emotions have all hit “system overload.” In this episode, we’re breaking down how burnout hijacks your nervous system and why regulating your emotions feels impossible when you’re running on empty. We’ll walk you through practical tools to reset, small steps to bring your system back into balance, and how to recognize what stage of burnout you’re in before it becomes your norm.

If you’ve ever thought “I don’t even have the energy to self-care”—this one’s for you.

Is it stress—or are you actually in burnout? 🤯 In this week’s episode of Life Disrupted, Tyler and Deanna break down the key differences between stress and burnout so you can finally understand what your mind and body are trying to tell you.

We’ll walk you through the 5 stages of burnout—
1️⃣ The Honeymoon Phase
2️⃣ Onset of Stress
3️⃣ Chronic Stress
4️⃣ Burnout
5️⃣ Habitual Burnout

and talk about:
✨ How to recognize the difference between stress vs burn out
✨ Practical ways to manage each stage before it snowballs
✨ How to respond if you’re already in burnout mode
✨ Strategies to reduce burnout and keep it from becoming your “new normal”

Whether you’re just starting to feel the tension or you’ve been running on fumes for way too long, this episode gives you the tools to spot the warning signs and start healing.

It’s time to stop pushing through and start paying attention.

We all have that little voice in our head—the one that whispers (or sometimes shouts) that we’re not smart enough, strong enough, or worthy enough. In this episode of Life Disrupted, Deanna and Tyler get real about the infamous “inner critic.” Where does it come from? Why does it sound so convincing? And most importantly—how can we stop it from running the show?

With honesty, humor, and lived experience, your hosts unpack the mental health impact of self-doubt and share practical tools to quiet the negative chatter. Whether your inner critic is a constant backseat driver or just pops up in moments of stress, this conversation will help you recognize it, challenge it, and replace it with something kinder.

✨ Because you are enough—your brain just needs the reminder sometimes.

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Artwork: HUDSON therapy/https://hudsontherapygroup.com/blog/cognitive-triangle

Music: Pixabay/HitsLab/47305729/Composer: Ievgen Poltavskyi

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Bubble baths are great, but they won’t fix everything. This week, we’re breaking down the difference between treating yourself and taking care of yourself when life gets messy. We’ll share real-life examples, laughs, and a few hard truths to help you figure out when you need a cozy blanket… and when you need real tools to keep going.

Ever felt stuck in panic mode… even when nothing’s technically wrong? 😵‍💫 In this episode, we’re breaking down what’s really going on when your nervous system is stuck in fight, flight, freeze, or fawn — and how to start bringing your body (and brain) back to safety.

From practical tools to weird-but-effective tips, we’re talking about what it actually looks like to regulate your nervous system in everyday life.