295. Why we have vulnerability hangovers

295. Why we have vulnerability hangovers

Have you ever opened up, shared something real, and then immediately regretted it? That post-overshare spiral—the “why did I say that?” dread—is what we call a vulnerability hangover. In this episode, we dive deep into the psychology behind why vulnerability can feel so physically and emotionally intense, even when it’s necessary, honest, and healing.

We explore:

  • The two types of vulnerability hangovers (and why both are valid)
  • Why alcohol, trauma dumping, and people-pleasing make it worse
  • How shame and past betrayals shape our fear of being seen
  • The neuroscience behind your emotional "come down"
  • What to do the day after you said too much
  • How to make vulnerability a tool for connection—not something to fear

Plus, we answer listener questions on post-therapy crashes, drunk confessions, and how to stay open even when it’s hard. If you’re sitting with a case of the cringe, this episode is for you.

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265. 5 tips for pursuing your creative passion

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264. How to set goals you'll actually achieve

264. How to set goals you'll actually achieve

We are writing and thinking about your goals all wrong and in today's episode I want to discuss how we can think about our goals in a manner that will make us more successful! Whether it's a fitness g...

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263. The psychology of manifestation

263. The psychology of manifestation

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262. Your year for trusting yourself

262. Your year for trusting yourself

This year is your year for complete self trust, in all forms! The opposite of anxiety and doubt is self trust. This means we have confidence and clarity in our choices. we believe in our ability to ov...

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261. The psychology of new years resolutions (BONUS)

261. The psychology of new years resolutions (BONUS)

This week we bring back an episode from 2022 on the psychology of New Years resolutions, the significance of the new year for making goals and promises to ourselves, why we set New Years resolutions, ...

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260. The BEST dating advice for your 20s ft. Dateable podcast

260. The BEST dating advice for your 20s ft. Dateable podcast

When it comes to dating in our 20s, the entire experience seems like a bit of a maze and often leaves us questioning, is there a RIGHT way to be dating in our 20s? Should I be playing it casual, and j...

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 259. Confronting our family dynamics in adulthood ft. Gwendolyn Watson

259. Confronting our family dynamics in adulthood ft. Gwendolyn Watson

Childhood is a funny thing. You can only really understand it in hindsight and as we become adults we begin to reconsider the ways in which our families have shaped us, for better or for worse. In tod...

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258. Healing our sexual shame ft. Dr Emily Jamea

258. Healing our sexual shame ft. Dr Emily Jamea

In today's we tackle a topic many of us face but rarely discuss openly: sexual shame and sexual confidence. What holds us back from having amazing sex? What emotional wounds stop us from asking for wh...

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