Why Am I Like This?!
We are a therapist and a psychiatric nurse practitioner and we want to share a simplified view of these complex concepts that are often misunderstood, avoided, and even feared.
This is a podcast about being human, adapting to life, and learning from our unique experience.
We try to provide the answers to question: Why am I like this?
Podcasting since 2023 • 30 episodes
Why Am I Like This?!
Latest Episodes
Why Do I Feel So Behind In Life?!
We explore why we always feel behind in life regardless of our accomplishments and how to break free from arbitrary timelines.• Social media creates unrealistic comparisons as we see others' curated highlights without the struggles•...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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37:38
Why do I Feel So Judged?!
We explore how our childhood experiences shape our perception of being judged and develop strategies to break free from the weight of others' opinions.• The feeling of being judged often stems from childhood insecurities and past experi...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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41:59
Why do I have Intrusive Thoughts?!
Intrusive thoughts are unwanted, involuntary thoughts that pop into our heads and can cause distress when our brains get stuck in loops trying to make sense of them.• Intrusive thoughts are normal but can become problematic when we can'...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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38:44
Why Does Life Feel So Hard?!
Laura and Mishayla explore how childhood experiences create lasting templates in our nervous system that trigger automatic responses in similar situations throughout our lives. • Our nervous system takes "snapshots" during emotiona...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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37:12
Why am I tired, bloated, and moody!?
Our gut and brain are connected through a remarkable two-way communication system that impacts our physical and mental health in profound ways. The gut, often called the "second brain," contains millions of neurons and produces 90% of the body'...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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36:13
