If you'd rather get a root canal than a compliment, then this episode is for you. There's something about getting praise, whether it's about an outfit or completing a project, that makes me want to immediately run away. But I'm the first person that will tell a stranger her shoes are cute. It's messed up. Today we're breaking down why receiving praise and compliments can be a struggle, and how we're going to break that cycle. Because we deserve better. We deserve to be celebrated. We deserve to be showered with the love we so freely give to others too.

Sometimes you gotta tell that little voice in your head to shut the f*ck up. Self-hatred can be an intense, persistent negative view of yourself, which can lead to self-criticism, shame, and low self-worth. Yesterday my self-hate talk was loud and constant. In this episode I chat about what can cause self-hate talk, what we can do about it, and most importantly, why we deserve better.

For those who fight with self-hate talk, we can challenge those thoughts and seek support to get through. The key is to keep fighting and keep going. Because we deserve better.
TW: mention of suicidal thoughts

Surviving chronic, long-term trauma? Then you need to hear this story. Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) is a mental health condition that includes standard PTSD symptoms like flashbacks, avoidance, hypervigilance, but can also cause profound emotional dysregulation, chronic shame, worthlessness, and severe relationship struggles. Sound familiar? Today Lala shares her journey from getting diagnosed to trying endless types of treatments until she found something that worked for her. Her story and words of encouragement truly require tissues be on stand by!

Know you're not alone and living with CPTSD is not a failure or your fault.

Learn more about CPTSD from Cleveland Clinic.

This episode is for everyone who recently lost a loved one—a father, mother, friend, fur baby. Unexpectedly losing someone you love can be traumatizing, so today's episode is all about validating and sharing lessons I wish I knew about grief in the beginning.

Know you're not alone and this grief is not yours alone to carry.

You probably don't know this about me, but I dream almost every night and I'm very superstitious about it. Today's episode is a bit wild, as I talk you through my dreamscape, which I call my Memory Multiverse. If you've ever dreamed about a loved one who is no longer with us, this episode is for you.

If you've experienced trauma, you need to know this. Trauma-related memory loss is a protective brain mechanism that tries to protect you from distressing memories. I've always called myself dumb because I had to study 10x harder than my peers in school, only to forget it all immediately after the exam. In this episode we talk about the different types of memory loss and what you can do about it.

TW: Mention of sexual abuse.

You are not alone.

Learn more about dissociative amnesia at https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9789-dissociative-amnesia#management-and-treatment.

Before you set your 2026 resolutions, you NEED to hear this. Being goal-oriented and driven can be a great trait to have, but how you APPROACH reaching said goals makes all the difference. This year, we're done comparing ourselves, we're done adding unnecessary stress, and we're done living by invisible societal standards. This is our year of small wins with big meaning.

Even things as enjoyable as the holidays can be a struggle for a neurodivergent person. Loud kids running around, too many bright lights, and your aunt Mary's "dip" that shouldn't be that lumpy. It's A LOT. In this episode, T.J. Rose shares his experience growing up with autism. Now as an adult, he manages the holiday season a bit differently. T.J. shares his tips and words of encouragement for our neurospicy friends, so we can all enjoy the holidays too.

Have more questions about living with autism? T.J. is happy to chat with you! You can reach him at tj6488@yahoo.com.