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The Overwhelmed Brain

by Paul Colaianni: Relationship and Emotional Abuse Expert
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  • Follow-up - When people make you believe untruthful things about yourself.

    October 27, 2026 · 6 min

    Follow-up episode for "688 - When people make you believe untruthful things about yourself." Take time to reflect on 10 self-assessment questions based on the key themes from that episode. Pause between each question and be honest with…

  • When people make you believe untruthful things about yourself

    October 25, 2026 · 33 min

    Some people have a way of making us feel bad about ourselves. There's no reason for it. Some people are just awful. And they do it to get a reaction from us, giving them a sense of satisfaction when we respond the way they hoped. It's time…

  • Follow up - Is it love or control

    October 20, 2026 · 5 min

    This is a follow-up episode for number 687: "Is it love or control?" Take time to reflect on 10 self-assessment questions based on the key themes from that episode. Pause between each question and be honest with yourself as you consider…

  • Is it love or control?

    October 18, 2026 · 38 min

    Feeling strangled by someone else's demands, guilt trips, or subtle punishments? In this episode, I provide a list of both loving and controlling behaviors so you have no doubt what's going on with you and someone else in your life.

  • When you just don't see eye to eye on everything and it's a big problem

    October 11, 2026 · 43 min

    Wanting different things than your partner (kids, stability, freedom) doesn't make you a bad person — it makes this relationship a system with incompatible "inputs." And if you feel torn or guilty about what to do, I've been there. And…

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  • Grounding yourself to make the best decisions possible

    October 4, 2026 · 39 min

    Life is really all about a series of decisions from moment to moment. Most are no-brainers: You know when to eat, for example. But others can literally be life-changing. And for those, being grounded and sure about your decision is the…

  • One way to stop the head games

    September 27, 2026 · 44 min

    Some conversations go down a path of dysfunction because one or both people refuse to be direct, or perhaps they're trying to manipulate to get a certain outcome. The head games that some people play are annoying and waste precious time…

  • How to express emotions for the emotionally unexpressive

    September 20, 2026 · 38 min

    If you feel stuck or awkward expressing emotions, I've been there! In this episode, I confront how avoidance, people-pleasing, fear of judgment, and more keep you emotionally distant from yourself and the people who want to connect with…

  • The foundation of all dysfunctional behavior

    September 13, 2026 · 41 min

    Toxic, dysfunctional, and emotionally abusive behavior stem from the same foundational challenges in almost everyone. Learning what those challenges are and healing them can resolve carrying around years of future dysfunctional behavior.

  • Is toxic energy blocking the life you want?

    September 6, 2026 · 36 min

    What are the obstacles to peace, comfort, and happiness? You may be walking amongst people and things right now that are literally draining positivity from your life.

  • Are you living your life on a foundation of fears and insecurities?

    August 30, 2026 · 41 min

    Sometimes what drives our decisions isn't necessarily what has our best interests in mind. Old survival mechanisms can be running the show, steering us into unfavorable outcomes without us even realizing it. Better outcomes require…

  • Can you get more time with someone without controlling what they do with their time?

    August 23, 2026 · 34 min

    You're not crazy for feeling lonely in a relationship where schedules clash and one of you seems to be filling their time with other things to do. Hmm... what's really going on in this relationship. I answer a listener's question about…

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About the show

Get to the root of emotional issues and learn the best way to relate to yourself and others by honoring your personal boundaries and making decisions that are in alignment with what's most important to you. This is not a "common-sense" personal growth and development show. You won't be told to think positively or create affirmations. The Overwhelmed Brain is about accessing that deeper mental and emotional strength inside you so that you can decrease or even eliminate old fears and evolve into the person you want to be. Learn what your parents or caretakers never taught you about emotional wellness and creating strong, non-toxic bonds with others. If you want the exact instructions that will help improve your life, you're in the right place.