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?
Episodes
19 episodes
Why is Self Care So Hard?!
Self-care can be challenging and often feels selfish, yet it is a crucial component of well-being. We explore the reasons behind our reluctance to prioritize ourselves, looking into childhood influences, societal pressures, and the importance o...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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42:37
Why Do I Have to Fix Everything?!
What drives us to try and fix everything around us? Join trauma therapist Laura Wood and psychiatric nurse practitioner Michaela Beaver as they unravel the complex web of motivations behind our relentless need to solve every problem. Is it a qu...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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34:57
Why Are My Thoughts So Negative?!
Have you ever wondered why your brain seems wired to focus on the negative? Join us as we unravel the secrets of negativity bias, an ancient survival mechanism that shapes our thoughts and perspectives. Hosts Laura Wood, a trauma therapist, and...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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38:29
Why Can't I Set Boundaries?!
Can setting boundaries actually transform your relationships and boost your personal growth? Laura Wood and Michaela Beaver promise to unlock the secrets to mastering healthy boundaries in this episode of "Why Am I Like This?". Dive into a disc...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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34:28
Why Am I So SPOOKED??!
After a childhood filled with playful scares from my father, I've found myself jumping at the sound of a simple balloon pop. Join us on "Why Am I Like This?" as Mishayla and I delve into our personal experiences with fear and the startling resp...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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37:19
Why Am I Dissociating?!
What if dissociation is more common than you'd think, quietly influencing our daily lives? Join us, Laura Wood and Michaela Beaver, as we unpack the intricate world of dissociation, often misunderstood and overlooked. We explore dissociation's ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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50:06
Why Are WE Like This?!
What if childhood experiences hold the key to understanding our adult behaviors? Join us as we unravel the mysteries of personal development with Michaela Beaver, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, and Laura Wood, a trauma therapist, in an enlig...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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53:06
Why am I so Tired?!
Ever wondered why you still feel tired after a full night's sleep? Join us on "Why Am I Like This?" as we uncover the hidden factors behind fatigue and share effective strategies for managing it. We'll explore the nuances of sleep quality, from...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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42:43
Why Do I Procrastinate So Hard?!
Why do we procrastinate even when we know it's hurting us? In this episode of "Why Am I Like This?", we unravel the complex relationship between procrastination and emotional dysregulation. By examining the various factors like fear of failure,...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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45:22
Why Can't My Kids Focus?!
Struggling to understand why focus issues seem to control your life or the life of someone you love? Discover the underlying causes of attention struggles, from ADHD and anxiety to depression and OCD, as we dissect how these conditions overlap ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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54:35
Why Am I So Anxious?!
Can chronic stress really trap us in a perpetual state of fight or flight? In this episode of "Why Am I Like This?", Laura Wood and Michaela Beaver unearth the complex layers of anxiety, from generalized anxiety to social anxiety and panic atta...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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48:38
Why do I Feel Left Out?
What if the key to feeling connected lay in understanding your deepest vulnerabilities? In this powerful episode, we unravel the complex relationship between childhood trauma and the persistent sense of isolation that often shadows our adult li...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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33:28
Why Am I Overthinking?!
Can overthinking be traced back to your gut health? Join us as we explore this surprising connection with Laura Wood, a trauma therapist, and Michaela Beaver, a psychiatric nurse practitioner. In this episode of "Why Am I Like This?", we uncove...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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46:44
Why Am I So Codependent?!
Ever been caught in the endless cycle of saying "yes" when you really mean "no"? Together with Michaela Beaver, we share a heart-to-heart on the subtle, yet powerful grip of people-pleasing and codependency in our latest episode of 'Why Am I Li...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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44:03
Why Do We Invalidate Our Emotions?! Everything is FINE!
Have you ever caught yourself muttering "I'm fine" when your heart was heavy with unspoken emotions? This episode peels back the curtain on emotional invalidation, a subtle yet profound force shaping our adult lives from the shadows of our upbr...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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46:40
Why Do I Stay In Toxic Relationships?! Am I The Problem?!
Have you ever found yourself trapped in a cycle of toxic relationships, wondering how you got there and how to break free? Today, I'm joined by Laura Wood, a trauma therapist, and Michaela Beaver, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, as we navigat...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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53:21
Why Do So Many Women Struggle With Depression And Anxiety?!
Discover the hidden forces shaping women's mental health as trauma therapist Laura Wood and psychiatric nurse practitioner Michaela Beaver join forces to bring to light the often overlooked aspects of depression, anxiety, and the emotional toll...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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34:28
Why Can't I Keep My New Year's Resolutions?! New Year New Me, Right?!
Embark on a journey through the intricate maze of self-improvement with us, Laura Wood and Michaela Beaver, as we dissect the rituals of New Year's resolutions and the art of goal setting. Ever wonder why some of us sprint towards our goals lik...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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42:59
Why Am I So Stressed About The Holidays?!
Ever felt like the holidays were more stress than cheer? You're not alone. Join hosts Laura Wood and Michaela Beaver as we take a personal journey through the joys, disappointments, and pressures of the holiday season. From the nostalgia of chi...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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35:04