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 • 33 episodes
Why Am I Like This?!
Latest Episodes
Why is Vulnerability So Scary?!
We unpack why vulnerability triggers fear and how armor—perfectionism, people pleasing, overexplaining—protects us while keeping connection out of reach. We share concrete ways to practice safe vulnerability, build shame resilience, and bring m...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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55:32
Why Do I Keep Trying Self Help Hacks?!
We dig into why mental health hacks feel so tempting, which ones actually help, and when they quietly make things worse. We share how to set goals, spot toxic positivity, work with trauma-aware pacing, and choose therapy that fits.• app...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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33:42
Why Do I Self Sabotage?!
We explore why self-sabotage shows up when life is going well and how the nervous system uses it as protection. We share simple tools to build internal safety, reframe failure, and keep momentum without burning out.• defining self‑sabot...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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35:33
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
