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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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.
Apr 13, 2025 • 43min
Stay in control or let it go?
Do we have to carry the weight of our past negative experiences into our future? Staying in control and letting go of it have the very same effect. I get into more detail about that in this episode about choice.
Apr 6, 2025 • 38min
The games our loved ones play
"Go ahead, have a great time! Wait, are you leaving without me? What about my needs? No, I mean go ahead and have fun. I'll be good! Hey, don't feel bad about leaving me alone, I'll be fine. Oh, you don't feel bad? Why are you leaving me alone? How can you do this to me?" Need I say more?
Mar 30, 2025 • 54min
What is love?
How you define love will be what you get from it. If you don't have a definition for love, you may get stuck with something that appears to be love, but is really something else altogether. If you are 100% happy with the people you love in your life, skip this episode.
Mar 23, 2025 • 28min
Never put your faith in anyone who makes you feel unworthy
People who care about you should lift you up, not kick you when you're down. If someone keeps dragging you lower, trusting their words is like giving a vampire the keys to the blood bank.
Mar 16, 2025 • 39min
When every argument is petty and unresolved
Arguing isn't fun, but if it's going to happen, it should at least be productive. But what if it's never productive and you never get anything resolved? That's the question I tackle today.
Mar 9, 2025 • 32min
The big life lessons that can change everything for the better
Life lessons can lead to profound change. Challenging experiences foster growth and the importance of sharing our journeys. Discover how honoring personal boundaries can transform fears into strength. Overcoming the urge to please others opens the door to authenticity. Personal anecdotes highlight the respect earned by living true to oneself. Embrace the risks of growth and reap the rewards of a fuller, unrestricted life.
Mar 2, 2025 • 49min
Am I really the problem?
If you find that you define yourself in a negative way based on someone else's perception of you, you must listen to this episode. Is what they're saying about you really true? If you think that, we need to address that right away.
Feb 23, 2025 • 49min
Should payback for bad behavior be a relationship norm?
What are your rights in a relationship with someone who is mistreating you or acting badly? Is it okay to get back at them and reciprocate with similar or worse behavior? What's fair in relationship warfare? Good question!
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Feb 16, 2025 • 41min
Decluttering the overwhelmed brain
Dive into the art of decluttering both your mind and space! Discover practical tips for dealing with emotional attachments to possessions and learn how letting go can foster personal growth. Explore the role of modern technology in simplifying your life and enhancing your living preferences. Plus, get inspired to cultivate gratitude and healthier relationships while navigating the challenges of self-improvement. This is a journey toward a lighter, more organized existence!
