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  • Why Can't I Control You?!

    Why can't I control you? It's the question at the center of this episode — and if you've ever tried to control, fix, or save someone you love, even when you knew it wasn't your job, you already know the feeling.


    In this episode, I'm sharing about hitting my 3-year sobriety milestone, and the lesson that came with it that I didn't see coming: I have a savior complex. When someone I love is struggling, my first instinct is to jump in and fix it — the drinking, the relationship, whatever it is. For a long time I called that lovr. Turns out it a lot of it comes down to codependency.


    I get into a specific moment that really cracked this open for me — watching someone I care about repeat patterns I used to live in myself, and realizing I couldn't save them from it no matter how much I wanted to. We talk about the difference between actually supporting someone and quietly trying to run their life for them, why you can't force someone to change before they're ready, and what it means to sit in non-judgment instead of jumping in to preach.


    If you've ever wondered why you try to fix everyone, or how to stop trying to control the people you love, this one's for you

    27 min
  • "People Are Not to Be Trusted"...

    You know that moment when someone you trusted blindsides you — and your whole body just goes nope, wall up, we're done? Turns out that's not just a bad experience. That might be a limiting belief that's been quietly running your life since childhood.

    In this episode, I'm getting into my own deep trust issues and how they've been blocking the thing I want most: real community. We're going all the way back — and once you start seeing where it started? Everything shifts.

    This one's for anyone who keeps their circle small and calls it a personality trait. You might just be ready to let someone in.

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    26 min
  • Wait...Was That a Breakthrough?

    You know those moments where all you want to say is "are you f*cking kidding me." ?! Well turns out... that's your healing journey showing up in disguise.

    In this episode I'm getting into why our biggest self discovery moments aren't always happening on the yoga mat or at a retreat. They're happening in the ordinary, messy, unplanned moments of everyday life. And once you start seeing them that way? Everything shifts.


    So this one's for anyone who's ever felt like they're doing personal growth wrong. You're not. You might just be looking in the wrong places.

    24 min
  • A Little Life Update

    This is just a little life update — but honestly, it’s more of a redirection.

    In this episode, I’m sharing what’s been happening behind the scenes: an epilepsy wake-up call, turning down a “safe” opportunity, reopening my marketing business, and realizing that the universe gives you exactly what you asked for… and if not, it's always something better.

    We’re getting into:

    • burnout recovery and career pivots

    • choosing peace over money

    • rebuilding structure and discipline

    • living with epilepsy without letting it define you

    • intuition vs. logic in decision-making

    • and what it actually looks like to trust that “not that” might mean upgrade

    Remember, sometimes it’s not rejection. It’s redirection.

    22 min
  • Saving Everyone But Yourself

    This week, I’m talking about giving… and how it can sneakily turn into self-sabotage. I break down my inner “hero,” the burnout that comes from over-giving, and the uncomfortable truth that helping others isn’t always as generous as it seems.


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    Topics you can expect me to b*tch about on this podcast: 

    • Overcoming negative self-talk

    • Embracing self-worth

    • Embodying self-confidence 

    • The importance of self-love 

    • The freedom of authenticity

    • Self-help tips & tricks (I've personally used!)

    • Interviews with personal-development & spiritual leaders

    • ... plus so much more! 

    26 min
  • A Beautifully Odd Woman: A Lesson in Being Misunderstood

    Long time no episode so.... this week, I’m catching you up to speed on where i’ve been, what i’ve been doing, & the most unexpected lesson I learned in 2025 - the power of being misunderstood.


    Find me on social @thebitchinmybrain 🌻


    If you enjoyed this episode, spread the love! 

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    ⭐️ Leave a rating if this episode spoke to you 

    🤓 Comment and share your thoughts & experiences with me

    🤝 Send this episode to someone who may need it


    Topics you can expect me to b*tch about on this podcast: 

    • Overcoming negative self-talk

    • Embracing self-worth

    • Embodying self-confidence 

    • The importance of self-love 

    • The freedom of authenticity

    • Self-help tips & tricks (I've personally used!)

    • Interviews with personal-development & spiritual leaders

    • ... plus so much more! 

    29 min
  • I Should Probably Get Sober | Episode 20

    This week marks two years of sobriety for me 🎉 so what better way to celebrate than to share the full story of WHY I decided (and desperately needed) to quit drinking. In this episode, I’m opening up about my sobriety journey—my struggles with alcohol, substance use, and the wild nights, hospital visits, and rock bottom moments that led me to finally get sober. If you’re sober curious or just wondering what life after alcohol actually looks like…take it from me! 


    Shownotes: 

    [00:00:00] - Celebrating two years of sobriety

    [00:04:00] - Childhood & connecting fun to alcohol

    [00:13:00] - Red Rocks, Burnetts, and a hospital trip

    [00:22:00] - Coke, college, and fun chasing

    [00:26:00] - The moment that finally broke the cycle

    [00:31:00] - Attempts at moderation—and why they didn’t work

    [00:37:00] - Letting go of alcohol for good

    [00:44:00] - My inner addict and self-trust

    [00:46:00] - For anyone who’s sober curious: start here


    If you enjoyed this episode, spread the love! 

    💛Follow so you never miss a new episode

    ⭐️ Leave a rating if this episode spoke to you 

    🤓 Comment and share your thoughts & experiences with me

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    Connect with me: 

    Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitchinmybrain

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebitchinmybrain/


    Topics you can expect me to b*tch about on this podcast: 

    • Overcoming negative self-talk

    • Embracing self-worth

    • Embodying self-confidence 

    • The importance of self-love 

    • The freedom of authenticity

    • Self-help tips & tricks (I've personally used!)

    • Interviews with personal-development & spiritual leaders

    • ... plus so much more! 

    BTW: If you want me to b*tch about a certain topic in future episodes - send me a DM @thebitchinmybrain & let's collab!


    50 min
  • Happiness is a Choice

    In this episode, I'm dropping my secret to finding happiness, even when everything around you feels like chaos. I share how I’ve been navigating financial anxiety, uncertainty, and setbacks—not by spiraling, but by intentionally choosing joy, mindfulness, and emotional resilience. I’ve learned that happiness doesn’t come from perfection—it comes from presence. If you’re looking for a mental reset, a little positivity boost, or want to reconnect with your inner peace, this one’s for you! 

    Shownotes: 

     [00:00:00] - What does happiness really mean?

    [00:03:00] - From material goals to intentional living [00:08:00] - Why micro-moments of joy matter

    [00:12:00] - Simplifying & choosing fulfillment

    [00:14:00] - Navigating financial anxiety without losing peace [00:17:00] - Learning lessons through uncertainty

    [00:20:00] - Softening into acceptance

    [00:23:00] - How to rewire your mindset for joy

    [00:25:00] - Happiness = action + choice

    Connect with me: 

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    Topics you can expect me to b*tch about on this podcast: 

    • Overcoming negative self-talk

    • Embracing self-worth

    • Embodying self-confidence 

    • The importance of self-love 

    • The freedom of authenticity

    • Self-help tips & tricks (I've personally used!)

    • Interviews with personal-development & spiritual leaders

    • ... plus so much more! 

    BTW: If you want me to b*tch about a certain topic in future episodes - send me a DM @thebitchinmybrain & let's collab!


    28 min
  • Bikinis & Body Image Issues

    This week, i’m talking about body image issues… something that I've struggled with since the age of 8. I share some of my dreaded experiences wearing a bikini, the endless excuses I've used to avoid it, and why I feel it’s time to stop the cycle so I can begin to truly embody self-love and take back the innocence of my life. 

    Shownotes: 

    [00:05:00] - Swimsuit excuses and fear of judgment

    [00:14:00] - Where my self-consciousness started

    [00:18:00] - I know what to do—but it’s hard

    [00:22:00] - Reframing the mirror talk

    [00:25:00] - What wearing a bikini is actually in service of

     

    Connect with me: 

    Tiktok: 

    Youtube

    Instagram

     

    Topics you can expect me to b*tch about on this podcast: 

    • Overcoming negative self-talk

    • Embracing self-worth

    • Embodying self-confidence 

    • The importance of self-love 

    • The freedom of authenticity

    • Self-help tips & tricks (I've personally used!)

    • Interviews with personal-development & spiritual leaders

    • ... plus so much more! 

    BTW: If you want me to b*tch about a certain topic in future episodes - send me a DM @thebitchinmybrain & let's collab!

     

    34 min
  • My Good Ol' Mental Breakdown

    I’m getting honest about the mental breakdown that hit me at 28—and how I found my way out by finally choosing myself. From people-pleasing and thoughts of self-h**m , this episode is about reclaiming power, honoring your mental health, and making space for a life that actually feels good. Because nothing is worth losing yourself.

    Shownotes: 

    [00:00:00] - Turning 29 & reflecting on the chaos

    [00:02:00] - The burnout that broke me

    [00:05:00] - Guilt, anger, and pushing people away

    [00:08:00] - Suicidal ideation & hitting rock bottom

    [00:11:00] - The letter that helped me leave

    [00:18:00] - Choosing myself = real freedom

     

    Connect with me: 

    Tiktok: 

    Youtube

    Instagram

     

    Topics you can expect me to b*tch about on this podcast: 

    • Overcoming negative self-talk

    • Embracing self-worth

    • Embodying self-confidence 

    • The importance of self-love 

    • The freedom of authenticity

    • Self-help tips & tricks (I've personally used!)

    • Interviews with personal-development & spiritual leaders

    • ... plus so much more! 

    BTW: If you want me to b*tch about a certain topic in future episodes - send me a DM @thebitchinmybrain & let's collab!

     

    24 min

About the b*tch in my brain

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Welcome to the b*tch in my brain, the personal growth podcast where we address negative self-talk, build self-confidence, own our self-worth - and have a good ass time doing it. I’m josie woods, certified life coach, entrepreneur and light chaser on a mission to help women become their best. f*cking. selves.