What happens when prolonged stress pushes your nervous system beyond capacity?

In this episode, I explain the science behind emotional numbness , from fight-or-flight to shutdown, and why feeling “flat” after intense emotions may be a protective response, not a personality flaw.

You can love your life… and still feel called to something bigger.This episode looks at change through multiple layers- the quiet grief of outgrowing something beautiful, the science behind why change feels uncomfortable, and the small actions that build confidence over time.My intention is to give you enough understanding and practical tools so change feels less overwhelming- even if it still feels scary.If you’re navigating a transition then this episode is for you! You’re not alone.

Ever wonder why looking at Instagram makes you feel "stuck" or less capable? It’s not just a bad habit—it’s biology. In this episode, we’re breaking down the "One-Sided Beef" we have with people who don't even know we exist and why your brain is hardwired to notice relative differences.

We’ll cover:

• The Psychology of Envy: Why evolution designed your brain to notice social hierarchies and how to use that as a growth signal.
• Benign vs. Malicious Envy: The study that proves "Benign Envy" can increase your grit and performance by 65%.
• The Self-Trust Audit: Linking the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology’s research on Self-Discrepancy to why you’re hyper-vulnerable to comparison.
• The Scarcity "Bandwidth Tax": Why a scarcity mindset makes you temporarily less effective (and how to reclaim your mental power).
• Mirror Neurons & Neural Coupling: The science behind why the 5 people you watch and listen to are literally "rehearsing" your future for you.

Stop comparing your Chapter 2 to someone else’s Chapter 22. Tune in to learn how to rewire your brain for abundance and start running your own race.