011 Ever crawl into bed completely exhausted, only to realize your brain is wide awake?

In this episode of The Busy Brain Do-Over, Candace walks you through what’s really happening when your body is tired but your mind refuses to stand down. You’ll learn why this isn’t a sleep failure or a discipline problem, and how to support your brain instead of fighting it.

This week’s Do-Over is a gentle reset for wired, frustrating nights, especially if your brain loves to replay, scan, and plan the moment your head hits the pillow.

You’ll learn:
• Why busy brains struggle to shut down at night
• How to name what your brain is still holding onto
• A simple way to close the loop without problem-solving
• How releasing pressure actually makes rest easier

You’re not bad at sleeping. Your brain just needs help transitioning out of the day.

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to provide mental health treatment, therapy, or professional advice. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapeutic relationship. If you are in need of mental health support, please reach out to a qualified professional in your area or contact your local crisis line.

010 Ever end the day feeling disconnected from yourself — even when nothing “bad” happened?

In this episode, Candace shares a quiet, real-life moment that reminded her how easy it is to override our need for rest — and how powerful it can be to choose something that brings you back into your body instead.

You’ll learn:

• Why busy brains often treat rest as optional
• How conditioning (not laziness) keeps us running on fumes
• Why energy isn’t something you earn — it’s something you can renew
• A simple 3-step Energy Do-Over you can use in the middle of a full week

This episode is a gentle reminder that you don’t need a big reset or a new version of yourself — just a few intentional moments that help you feel like you again.

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to provide mental health treatment, therapy, or professional advice. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapeutic relationship. If you are in need of mental health support, please reach out to a qualified professional in your area or contact your local crisis line.

009 Have you ever opened Instagram for “a quick break”… and ended up feeling behind, guilty, or not enough?

In this episode, Candace shares a vulnerable story from last Christmas — when life was full, the “real” tree never went up, and one late-night scroll turned into a comparison spiral. You’ll learn why comparison hits harder when you’re exhausted (especially for busy and neurodivergent brains), and how to interrupt the moment your brain starts turning someone else’s highlight reel into evidence that you’re failing.

This week’s 3-step Comparison Reset:

1. Catch the cue
2. Come back to the room
3. Correct the story

Plus: a permission slip to stop performing, simplify the season, and remember: you’re running your own race.

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to provide mental health treatment, therapy, or professional advice. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapeutic relationship. If you are in need of mental health support, please reach out to a qualified professional in your area or contact your local crisis line.