The Overwhelmed Brain
Paul Colaianni
Get to the root of emotional issues and learn the best way to relate to yourself and others by honoring your personal boundaries and making decisions that are in alignment with what's most important to you.
This is not a "common-sense" personal growth and development show. You won't be told to think positively or create affirmations. The Overwhelmed Brain is about accessing that deeper mental and emotional strength inside you so that you can decrease or even eliminate old fears and evolve into the person you want to be.
Learn what your parents or caretakers never taught you about emotional wellness and creating strong, non-toxic bonds with others.
If you want the exact instructions that will help improve your life, you're in the right place.
This is not a "common-sense" personal growth and development show. You won't be told to think positively or create affirmations. The Overwhelmed Brain is about accessing that deeper mental and emotional strength inside you so that you can decrease or even eliminate old fears and evolve into the person you want to be.
Learn what your parents or caretakers never taught you about emotional wellness and creating strong, non-toxic bonds with others.
If you want the exact instructions that will help improve your life, you're in the right place.
Episodes
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Jun 22, 2025 • 38min
Every opportunity offers a choice to stay the same or change forever
Are you walking around with unresolved feelings from your past? There are many opportunities that come our way that give us a chance to move forward without being weighed down by our past.
Jun 15, 2025 • 44min
Constant bickering back and forth
What do you do when there's bickering and nitpicking and you never seem make progress because there's always some unresolved issue or drama that needs to unfold for some reason?
Jun 8, 2025 • 31min
You're stuck and there's nothing you can do about it
When you know for a fact it's impossible to get out of the situation you're in, something might come along and push you so far that you find the impossible just might be possible after all.
Jun 1, 2025 • 42min
When your best intentions turn into their disappointment
The perfect night... almost. I read a reddit post where a user outlines a scenario where his best laid plans didn't pan out as he hoped, but he almost got everything right. That is, until his wife felt disappointed and unhappy by a single error that changed everything.
May 25, 2025 • 35min
Is that really you inside your head?
Our inner critic can be our own worst enemy. Knowing where that voice comes from and if what it's saying is actually true can mean the difference between your happiness and your sanity - hopefully you get to keep both!
May 18, 2025 • 34min
Some people are a black hole of suck all your life then they're gone
The person who has been a toxic presence in my and my family's life has died. It's not necessarily a normal episode, but hopefully you'll gain something from it as I share the story and the lessons.
May 11, 2025 • 30min
Those who never follow through what they say they're going to do
Some people seem to be stuck in a cycle of promises and no follow-through. When is enough enough? Some people use delay after delay to get away with never having to follow through with anything. Those people usually never change.
May 4, 2025 • 45min
When you want to be more than friends
What do you do when you ask a friend if they would like to be closer, but they say no? The ramifications on the friendship can be anywhere from nothing to complete disaster. Is there a way back to being friends after such an awkward event?
Apr 27, 2025 • 34min
When you should avoid making decisions with lasting consequences
Some decisions have a long-lasting effect. Sometimes that effect is positive; Sometimes it's not. . When you decide to get into or out of something, it's vital you don't set yourself up for failure and regret.
Apr 20, 2025 • 31min
Life isn't exactly fulfilling when you are holding on to upset toward someone
Holding onto anger can drastically reduce your happiness. The discussion explores the emotional weight of resentment, particularly towards someone like an abusive stepfather. It delves into healing through compassion and understanding past traumas. Listeners are encouraged to shift their perspective on pain and suffering to achieve inner peace. Self-forgiveness is highlighted as essential for emotional relief. Ultimately, personal growth and gratitude are emphasized as pathways to a more fulfilling life.
