Running on E

Why You’re Not Crazy, You’re Just Not Talking

Ever feel like you’re fine until someone asks how you are—and suddenly you’re fighting back tears in the toothpaste aisle? You’re not alone. In this episode, I deep dive into the world of suppressed emotions—why we avoid them, how they show up in our bodies and relationships, and what it’s really costing us to stay silent.

This is your invitation to stop ghosting your feelings and finally feel seen.

Are you afraid of saying no because you don’t want to disappoint someone?

Do you feel guilty when you put yourself first?

This episode is your permission slip to stop carrying the weight of everyone else’s comfort. Drawing from The Seed and insights from Dr. Henry Cloud’s Boundaries, I help you recognize where you’re giving too much, losing yourself, or accepting less than you deserve.

You’ll discover:

• The real reasons people struggle to set boundaries (fear of rejection, guilt, identity loss)

• What healthy vs. unhealthy boundaries look like—with relatable real-life examples

• How boundaries protect your mental health, reduce stress, and deepen connection

• Practical scripts to use when you need to say “no,” ask for space, or assert your needs

• How to teach your teens or model boundaries without emotional shutdowns

Your brain ever give Oscar-worthy performances in catastrophizing? Label you “lazy,” “broken,” or “toxic” off one rough moment? Yeah, same. In this episode of Running on E, I expose the sneaky mental lies we tell ourselves—AKA cognitive distortions—and how they silently sabotage our confidence, parenting, and emotional peace.

With humor, heart, and some hard truth, I will break down distortions like “all-or-nothing,” “labeling,” and “emotional reasoning” using relatable examples.

In this powerful episode of Running on E, I explore the emotional landmines we often overlook: triggers. What are they? Where do they come from? And how are they connected to past trauma?

You’ll learn:

• The difference between a trigger and a trauma response

• How the nervous system stores emotional memories

• Why emotional reactions are often survival strategies in disguise

• Steps to self-awareness and emotional regulation

This is more than a conversation — it’s an invitation to pause, reflect, and begin healing. Whether you’re a teen, a parent, or somewhere in between, this episode will give you tools to recognize your emotional patterns and respond with intention, not reaction.

🔊 Tune in now — your healing journey starts here.

What if I told you some of the beliefs guiding your life weren’t even yours to begin with?

In this episode, I break down the hidden origins of our beliefs—Whether you were raised in the church, the hood, or somewhere in between, this episode will help you recognize what was handed down… and what you’re finally ready to hand back.

🎙️Running on Autopilot: The Invisible Weight of Survival Mode

💥🧠Survival mode isn’t just burnout—it’s your nervous system crying out for safety. And yes… your teen might be stuck there too.

In this episode of Running on E, we’re talking about the power of your morning🌅

Are your first moments filled with chaos, anxiety, or autopilot habits?

Or are you choosing presence, intention, and a few sacred minutes just for you?

✨ Shift from just surviving to truly living—begin with a deep breath.

✨ Find out what’s in your control even when everything feels messy.

✨ Kick off your day with intention instead of stress.

🎧 Listen now and let me know: What’s one thing you do in the morning that changes everything? 💭👇

In this debut episode of Running on E, host Elisabeth Rogers—emotional coach and author of The Seed (available now on Amazon)—opens up a space for real conversations about emotions, identity, healing, and self-expression. Designed for teens, young adults, and parents of neuro-diverse kids, this podcast is all about raising emotional intelligence and reconnecting with your authentic self.

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The episode covers the concept of the feedback loop and the distinction between emotions and feelings.