Episode Description:
We’ve all had those moments—our brain is thinking one thing, our mouth says another, and suddenly we’re cringing at the words that just slipped out. In this episode, Kanu shares a hilarious but all-too-relatable story about a McDonald’s drive-thru mishap that turned into a lesson in self-compassion. Together, we’ll unpack why these verbal slip-ups happen, how they connect to our busy minds, and why they don’t have to define us. You’ll walk away with practical tools to quiet the shame, laugh a little more, and give yourself grace the next time you say the “wrong” thing
Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything you can to be kind, approachable, and positive—yet people still misread you? You’re just sitting in a meeting, arms crossed for comfort, and suddenly someone thinks you’re upset or angry. Sound familiar?
In this honest episode of Help Me, I’m Tired, Kanu opens up about a moment that sparked her journey into self-awareness and emotional intelligence. From a panic attack on a Seattle highway to developing her Blindspot Blueprint, she shares how being misperceived pushed her to dig deeper.
Using the Johari Window framework, she breaks down why we’re sometimes misunderstood—and how culture, body language, people-pleasing, and even our upbringing can shape how we show up versus how we’re seen.
This episode is for the self-reflective listener who’s ready to stop being frustrated by mixed signals and start building better connections. It’s not for the person who believes they’ve got it all figured out—it’s for those of us who know there’s always room to grow.
Kanu encourages you to explore your own blindspots, not for approval from others, but for the sake of deeper authenticity and stronger relationships.
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Are you constantly saying “sorry”—even when you haven’t done anything wrong?
Do you apologize for needing time, asking questions, or simply taking up space?
In this episode, licensed therapist Kanu Jacobsen gently unpacks the hidden emotional weight of chronic apologizing. With warmth, cultural wisdom, and clinical insight, she explores why so many of us—especially women—feel the need to cushion our presence with constant disclaimers.
Whether your habit of over-apologizing comes from people-pleasing, childhood conditioning, cultural norms, or trauma responses like fawning, this conversation offers both clarity and compassion. You’ll learn where the behavior comes from, what it’s costing you, and how to begin shifting toward confident, unapologetic communication—without losing your empathy.
This is not about blame. It’s about reclaiming your voice.
In this deeply moving episode, Kanu opens up about the weight of grief—the kind that lingers long after the funeral flowers fade. From the profound loss of her parents and siblings to the silence of a 10-day meditation retreat that changed everything, she shares the raw, tender, and at times, humorous journey of learning to live with loss.
Whether you’re grieving a loved one, a relationship, or a version of life that no longer exists, this episode will meet you right where you are. With clinical insight from her work as a therapist, personal stories that make you laugh and cry, and a soul-level reflection on healing, Kanu reminds us that grief doesn’t need to be fixed—it needs to be witnessed.
If you’ve ever felt alone in your sadness or tired of pretending you’re okay, this one’s for you.
What grief actually feels like (and why it’s not linear)
The loneliness of repeated loss
How a silent retreat cracked open emotional healing
Therapy tools for navigating complicated or delayed grief
Why faith, meditation, and community are vital in the grieving process
Ever felt like you’re one mistake away from being “found out”? Like your success is a fluke, your voice doesn’t carry weight, or you somehow slipped into rooms you don’t deserve to be in? That, my friend, is imposter syndrome—and it’s exhausting.
In this heartfelt and honest episode, Kanu unpacks the quiet storm of imposter syndrome and why so many high-achieving, purpose-driven people struggle with feeling like a fraud. She shares a real story from her days as a change agent in healthcare and explores how those subtle moments of silence—going on “mute” when power enters the room—are signs of something deeper.
You’ll reflect on where these feelings come from, how they rob you of peace and presence, and how to start challenging the lies with truth. Whether you’re a leader, a healer, a professional, or someone quietly questioning your worth, this episode will leave you feeling seen, strengthened, and gently reminded that you belong.
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📖 Mentioned in this episode:
Patient-centered care, workplace dynamics, faith, purpose, and the quiet courage of speaking up.
🌀 Internal weather forecast:
Clouds of doubt—breaking. Winds of truth—picking up. Belonging—moving in.
Are you exhausted from snapping, yelling, or walking on eggshells around someone else’s temper? Or maybe… you’re the one who keeps erupting, even when you swore you’d stay calm this time.
In this episode of Help Me, I’m Tired, therapist and love expert Kanu Jacobsen dives into the real reasons behind chronic anger—what’s beneath it, how it shows up in our bodies, and why some of us are constantly living outside our window of tolerance.
With a mix of humor, heart, and clinical insight, Kanu shares:
•Why anger isn’t the problem—it’s the signal
•The role of the Anger Iceberg and what’s underneath the surface
•The truth about the Window of Tolerance and how it shrinks
•How to reflect on your own patterns—or those of someone you love
•A practical, no-fluff technique anyone can use to release emotional pressure (yes, even the “man’s man”)
Whether you’re the one who’s tired of being angry or you love someone who can’t seem to let it go, this episode will help you breathe, laugh, and begin to understand that anger is never the end of the story—it’s a doorway to healing.
🎧 Tune in and learn how to stop carrying what your nervous system was never meant to hold alone
She’s a therapist. A matchmaker. A woman of faith who cheers others on in their healing and relationships. But in this raw and honest episode, Kanu opens up about the one ache she can’t always out-talk, out-pray, or out-busy — the ache of being single while helping others find love.
From the sting of walking through the airport with no one waiting to pick her up, to the quiet heaviness of doing life alone while celebrating everyone else’s milestones, Kanu shares the real inner weather of a strong woman who is full of gratitude… and still tired of waiting.
If you’ve ever felt torn between being deeply grateful for your life and still longing for more — this episode is your soul’s permission slip to tell the truth. You’re not broken. You’re not behind. You’re not invisible. You’re just human — and you’re not alone.
This is The Inner Weather Report.
This is Help Me, I’m Tired
In this deeply honest and empowering episode, I open up about a time in my life when exhaustion brought me to a breaking point. After a panic attack, I went on a personal mission to figure out what was going on beneath the surface—and what I discovered changed everything.
I created something I call my Blindspot Blueprint, and through that process, I came face to face with a truth I didn’t expect: I was a people pleaser. Not the kind who’s just “being nice,” but the kind who was slowly burning out trying to earn love, acceptance, and belonging.
If you’ve ever been the reliable one, the dependable one—the person who shows up for others no matter what—it might be hard to hear that those same traits could be fueled by fear or emotional survival, not just kindness.
In this episode, we explore:
• What people-pleasing really looks like beneath the surface
• How it confuses many Christians who are trying to live with compassion and service
• The emotional cost of over-functioning
• Why the same people you’re trying to please may actually see it as weakness
• How to begin healing, setting boundaries, and reclaiming your emotional space
Plus, if you love someone who struggles with people-pleasing, I share 3 supportive ways you can help them without adding to their emotional load.
This isn’t just an episode—it’s an invitation to come back to yourself
Welcome to Help Me, I’m Tired: The Inner Weather Report — a soft, soul-level space where we pause, reflect, and ask: What’s the weather like inside today?
In this first episode, Kanu, a licensed therapist and warmhearted guide, shares the story behind the podcast’s name — and why mental health is a lot like a forecast.
From foggy mornings to emotional downpours, Kanu invites you to consider how your inner world shifts like the sky above us. You’ll hear how her time living in gray-skied Portland revealed something deeper: when the outside feels heavy, it often mirrors what’s happening within.
Whether you’re feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, or just tired for reasons you can’t explain, this episode offers a gentle, metaphor-rich way to check in with yourself — no judgment, no pressure, just honesty and care.
In this episode:
☁ Why emotions feel like weather
☔ What the “inner weather report” really means
🌧️ How burnout, grief, and anxiety can show up like storms
🌤️ One small, healing truth you need to hear today
This isn’t therapy — but it is therapeutic.
If you’re tired in a way that sleep doesn’t fix… this is for you.
Is your mind stuck in a loop — replaying conversations, second-guessing decisions, and leaving you mentally exhausted? In this episode, licensed therapist Kanu breaks down overthinking using a weather lens, shares practical tools to calm the storm, and offers faith-rooted encouragement to help you find peace in the middle of the noise. Breathe deep — you’re not alone, and you’re not the storm