Click to text me what you got out of this episode. We've all been there—that awkward moment in the break room when you pretend to check your phone rather than make small talk with a coworker. Those seemingly trivial exchanges actually tap into something much deeper: our fundamental human need for connection and our equally powerful fear of rejection. Small talk isn't actually small at all. What feels like casual conversation is actually our brain navigating complex social territory. When you...
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Click to text me what you got out of this episode. We've all been there—that awkward moment in the break room when you pretend to check your phone rather than make small talk with a coworker. Those seemingly trivial exchanges actually tap into something much deeper: our fundamental human need for connection and our equally powerful fear of rejection. Small talk isn't actually small at all. What feels like casual conversation is actually our brain navigating complex social territory. When you...
Boundaries, Gaslighting, and Trauma: Are We Using These Words Wrong?
Mental Health Potluck
15 minutes
8 months ago
Boundaries, Gaslighting, and Trauma: Are We Using These Words Wrong?
Click to text me what you got out of this episode. Have you ever heard someone say, "I'm setting a boundary," but it feels more like they're avoiding a hard conversation? Or maybe you've seen the word "trauma" used to describe everything from a bad breakup to a stressful day at work? Therapy language has made its way into everyday conversation, but are we always using it correctly? In this episode, we break down how therapy speak—words meant to help us heal—can sometimes keep us stuck. We'll ...
Mental Health Potluck
Click to text me what you got out of this episode. We've all been there—that awkward moment in the break room when you pretend to check your phone rather than make small talk with a coworker. Those seemingly trivial exchanges actually tap into something much deeper: our fundamental human need for connection and our equally powerful fear of rejection. Small talk isn't actually small at all. What feels like casual conversation is actually our brain navigating complex social territory. When you...
