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Do you catch yourself writing paragraph-long texts just to say “no”?
Do you feel the urge to explain every decision, anticipate every reaction, or soften your truth with a long-winded disclaimer?
That’s not overthinking. That’s overexplaining—and it’s a trauma response.
In this episode, we’re talking about the exhausting cycle of overexplaining yourself, especially if you grew up with a narcissistic or otherwise toxic parent. I’ll walk you through why it started, why it still feels so necessary, and how to start letting it go.
You’ll learn:
This one’s for the cycle breakers who are tired of holding their breath after hitting send.
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Disclaimer: This podcast is not therapy. If you’re in crisis, please call the 988 Crisis Lifeline.
You're Not Crazy is owned and produced by Torie Wiksell and Confident Boundaries, LLC.
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Do you catch yourself writing paragraph-long texts just to say “no”?
Do you feel the urge to explain every decision, anticipate every reaction, or soften your truth with a long-winded disclaimer?
That’s not overthinking. That’s overexplaining—and it’s a trauma response.
In this episode, we’re talking about the exhausting cycle of overexplaining yourself, especially if you grew up with a narcissistic or otherwise toxic parent. I’ll walk you through why it started, why it still feels so necessary, and how to start letting it go.
You’ll learn:
This one’s for the cycle breakers who are tired of holding their breath after hitting send.
🎧 Prefer ad-free episodes and bonus Q&As? Join the Private Feed: confidentboundaries.com/private
Support the show
A huge thank you to our podcast sponsors!
🎧 Ready for More?
➔Subscribe to You're Not Crazy: The Private Feed for ad-free episodes, bonus content, and archived episodes no longer available in the public feed: confidentboundaries.com/private
➔Join me in the Confident Boundaries Membership ($39/month and the first 24 hours are free!)
📱 Download the Confident Boundaries App
iOS and Android
Let's be friends:
tiktok.com/@theboundariescoach
instagram.com/torieatconfidentboundaries
Disclaimer: This podcast is not therapy. If you’re in crisis, please call the 988 Crisis Lifeline.
You're Not Crazy is owned and produced by Torie Wiksell and Confident Boundaries, LLC.
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