Most people feel overloaded because they take in far more than they ever release.

In this episode, Rebecca explains the two overlooked forces that quietly shape your emotional steadiness every day.

You will learn how these two things determine whether you feel clear and grounded or stressed and reactive.

Listen to learn simple changes that help you create more balance and feel more in control of your emotional life.

Tired of trying to think your way out of overthinking?

Let me show you what actually works—in less than 30 minutes.

Get immediate access to a free class now.

Rebecca Hunter, MSW helps empathic high-achievers (like you) stop overthinking, overcome emotional overwhelm, and actually feel better—for real.

💥 Ready to feel calm and clear again?

Check out Back to Calm, my complete self-paced program that teaches the exact skills I’ve used with thousands of clients to reset their nervous system, rebuild self-trust, and finally feel present in life again.

→ Explore the program now at takeouttherapy.com

Want to work with Rebecca directly? Book a quick consult here.

Like the podcast & want to collaborate? Email me at info@takeouttherapy.com

Take Out Therapy is a podcast for people who want to reduce anxiety, recover from burnout, and live more authentically

...with topics ranging from mindfulness and emotional intelligence to emotional resilience and anxiety relief; discover actionable tips for managing stress, cultivating inner peace, overcoming overwhelm, setting boundaries, and mastering emotional regulation, all while supporting empathic high-achievers on their journey toward self-compassion, work-life balance, and freedom from overthinking and people-pleasing habits.

Even in the hardest moments of life, there’s wisdom waiting to be found. We just forget to look.

In this short episode, you’ll discover how challenges, disruptions, and disappointments can actually reveal what needs care, attention, or growth in yourself.

Learn how to pause after the storm, reflect with compassion, and use difficulty as a teacher for resilience and self-awareness.

Tired of trying to think your way out of overthinking?

Let me show you what actually works—in less than 30 minutes.

Get immediate access to a free class now.

Rebecca Hunter, MSW helps empathic high-achievers (like you) stop overthinking, overcome emotional overwhelm, and actually feel better—for real.

💥 Ready to feel calm and clear again?

Check out Back to Calm, my complete self-paced program that teaches the exact skills I’ve used with thousands of clients to reset their nervous system, rebuild self-trust, and finally feel present in life again.

→ Explore the program now at takeouttherapy.com

Want to work with Rebecca directly? Book a quick consult here.

Like the podcast & want to collaborate? Email me at info@takeouttherapy.com

Take Out Therapy is a podcast for people who want to reduce anxiety, recover from burnout, and live more authentically

...with topics ranging from mindfulness and emotional intelligence to emotional resilience and anxiety relief; discover actionable tips for managing stress, cultivating inner peace, overcoming overwhelm, setting boundaries, and mastering emotional regulation, all while supporting empathic high-achievers on their journey toward self-compassion, work-life balance, and freedom from overthinking and people-pleasing habits.

Most empathic high achievers don’t realize that their constant busyness is actually a form of avoidance.

In this episode, you’ll learn how overfunctioning quietly robs your peace and why your brain stops working well when you’re running on empty.

You’ll walk away knowing how to recognize when “busy” becomes dysfunctional, how to slow down without guilt, and how to redefine productivity as presence.

If you’ve been doing everything right and still feel disconnected, this conversation will help you find calm in the middle of your full life.

Tired of trying to think your way out of overthinking?

Let me show you what actually works—in less than 30 minutes.

Get immediate access to a free class now.

Rebecca Hunter, MSW helps empathic high-achievers (like you) stop overthinking, overcome emotional overwhelm, and actually feel better—for real.

💥 Ready to feel calm and clear again?

Check out Back to Calm, my complete self-paced program that teaches the exact skills I’ve used with thousands of clients to reset their nervous system, rebuild self-trust, and finally feel present in life again.

→ Explore the program now at takeouttherapy.com

Want to work with Rebecca directly? Book a quick consult here.

Like the podcast & want to collaborate? Email me at info@takeouttherapy.com

Take Out Therapy is a podcast for people who want to reduce anxiety, recover from burnout, and live more authentically

...with topics ranging from mindfulness and emotional intelligence to emotional resilience and anxiety relief; discover actionable tips for managing stress, cultivating inner peace, overcoming overwhelm, setting boundaries, and mastering emotional regulation, all while supporting empathic high-achievers on their journey toward self-compassion, work-life balance, and freedom from overthinking and people-pleasing habits.

If you’ve ever wondered why all your self-awareness and insight still aren’t helping you feel better, this short episode will hit home.

In just a few minutes, you’ll learn the missing step between knowing what helps and actually doing it.

Discover why mental health progress requires practice, not perfection—and how taking small, consistent actions brings you back into connection with yourself and your life.

Tired of trying to think your way out of overthinking?

Let me show you what actually works—in less than 30 minutes.

Get immediate access to a free class now.

Rebecca Hunter, MSW helps empathic high-achievers (like you) stop overthinking, overcome emotional overwhelm, and actually feel better—for real.

💥 Ready to feel calm and clear again?

Check out Back to Calm, my complete self-paced program that teaches the exact skills I’ve used with thousands of clients to reset their nervous system, rebuild self-trust, and finally feel present in life again.

→ Explore the program now at takeouttherapy.com

Want to work with Rebecca directly? Book a quick consult here.

Like the podcast & want to collaborate? Email me at info@takeouttherapy.com

Take Out Therapy is a podcast for people who want to reduce anxiety, recover from burnout, and live more authentically

...with topics ranging from mindfulness and emotional intelligence to emotional resilience and anxiety relief; discover actionable tips for managing stress, cultivating inner peace, overcoming overwhelm, setting boundaries, and mastering emotional regulation, all while supporting empathic high-achievers on their journey toward self-compassion, work-life balance, and freedom from overthinking and people-pleasing habits.

If you can’t turn your brain off at night, this episode is for you.

Discover how overthinking at bedtime and 3AM wake-ups are really signs of a dysregulated nervous system. Learn simple somatic and mindfulness tools to help your body feel safe enough to rest.

You’ll walk away with a doable nighttime routine that actually helps you unwind, reset, and finally get the sleep your empathic brain needs.

Tired of trying to think your way out of overthinking?

Let me show you what actually works—in less than 30 minutes.

Get immediate access to a free class now.

Rebecca Hunter, MSW helps empathic high-achievers (like you) stop overthinking, overcome emotional overwhelm, and actually feel better—for real.

💥 Ready to feel calm and clear again?

Check out Back to Calm, my complete self-paced program that teaches the exact skills I’ve used with thousands of clients to reset their nervous system, rebuild self-trust, and finally feel present in life again.

→ Explore the program now at takeouttherapy.com

Want to work with Rebecca directly? Book a quick consult here.

Like the podcast & want to collaborate? Email me at info@takeouttherapy.com

Take Out Therapy is a podcast for people who want to reduce anxiety, recover from burnout, and live more authentically

...with topics ranging from mindfulness and emotional intelligence to emotional resilience and anxiety relief; discover actionable tips for managing stress, cultivating inner peace, overcoming overwhelm, setting boundaries, and mastering emotional regulation, all while supporting empathic high-achievers on their journey toward self-compassion, work-life balance, and freedom from overthinking and people-pleasing habits.

Sometimes “positive self-talk” still sounds like criticism in disguise. Even when the words are gentle, the tone can trigger your nervous system and keep your body in stress mode.

In this short therapy-informed episode, you’ll learn a simple way to shift your tone so your brain actually feels safe to relax. It’s a quick, practical mindset tweak that helps calm your inner critic and bring more ease to your week.

Tired of trying to think your way out of overthinking?

Let me show you what actually works—in less than 30 minutes.

Get immediate access to a free class now.

Rebecca Hunter, MSW helps empathic high-achievers (like you) stop overthinking, overcome emotional overwhelm, and actually feel better—for real.

💥 Ready to feel calm and clear again?

Check out Back to Calm, my complete self-paced program that teaches the exact skills I’ve used with thousands of clients to reset their nervous system, rebuild self-trust, and finally feel present in life again.

→ Explore the program now at takeouttherapy.com

Want to work with Rebecca directly? Book a quick consult here.

Like the podcast & want to collaborate? Email me at info@takeouttherapy.com

Take Out Therapy is a podcast for people who want to reduce anxiety, recover from burnout, and live more authentically

...with topics ranging from mindfulness and emotional intelligence to emotional resilience and anxiety relief; discover actionable tips for managing stress, cultivating inner peace, overcoming overwhelm, setting boundaries, and mastering emotional regulation, all while supporting empathic high-achievers on their journey toward self-compassion, work-life balance, and freedom from overthinking and people-pleasing habits.

If your inner critic runs the show, no amount of “positive thinking” will calm your nervous system.

Why do self-critical thoughts keep your brain in stress mode, even when you’re trying to think your way to calm? In this episode, you’ll learn how to interrupt the mental pattern that fuels anxiety and start retraining your mind for balance instead of burnout.

Imagine being able to notice a harsh thought without spiraling, and shift into clarity in seconds. That’s what this episode will help you practice, a therapy-informed approach to build self-trust, mental calm, and resilience.

Listen now to learn a brain-based skill that helps you catch your inner critic before it takes over, so you can finally stop overthinking and feel more at ease.

Tired of trying to think your way out of overthinking?

Let me show you what actually works—in less than 30 minutes.

Get immediate access to a free class now.

Rebecca Hunter, MSW helps empathic high-achievers (like you) stop overthinking, overcome emotional overwhelm, and actually feel better—for real.

💥 Ready to feel calm and clear again?

Check out Back to Calm, my complete self-paced program that teaches the exact skills I’ve used with thousands of clients to reset their nervous system, rebuild self-trust, and finally feel present in life again.

→ Explore the program now at takeouttherapy.com

Want to work with Rebecca directly? Book a quick consult here.

Like the podcast & want to collaborate? Email me at info@takeouttherapy.com

Take Out Therapy is a podcast for people who want to reduce anxiety, recover from burnout, and live more authentically

...with topics ranging from mindfulness and emotional intelligence to emotional resilience and anxiety relief; discover actionable tips for managing stress, cultivating inner peace, overcoming overwhelm, setting boundaries, and mastering emotional regulation, all while supporting empathic high-achievers on their journey toward self-compassion, work-life balance, and freedom from overthinking and people-pleasing habits.

Feeling stuck in the same emotional loops? This episode reveals the hidden habit that keeps you powerless and the simple DBT skill that helps you see the truth, reclaim your agency, and finally move forward with calm and clarity.

Tired of trying to think your way out of overthinking?

Let me show you what actually works—in less than 30 minutes.

Get immediate access to a free class now.

Rebecca Hunter, MSW helps empathic high-achievers (like you) stop overthinking, overcome emotional overwhelm, and actually feel better—for real.

💥 Ready to feel calm and clear again?

Check out Back to Calm, my complete self-paced program that teaches the exact skills I’ve used with thousands of clients to reset their nervous system, rebuild self-trust, and finally feel present in life again.

→ Explore the program now at takeouttherapy.com

Want to work with Rebecca directly? Book a quick consult here.

Like the podcast & want to collaborate? Email me at info@takeouttherapy.com

Take Out Therapy is a podcast for people who want to reduce anxiety, recover from burnout, and live more authentically

...with topics ranging from mindfulness and emotional intelligence to emotional resilience and anxiety relief; discover actionable tips for managing stress, cultivating inner peace, overcoming overwhelm, setting boundaries, and mastering emotional regulation, all while supporting empathic high-achievers on their journey toward self-compassion, work-life balance, and freedom from overthinking and people-pleasing habits.