520 episodes

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.

The Overwhelmed Brain Paul Colaianni

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.5 • 1.8K Ratings

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.

    Can a chronic complainer ever be content?

    Can a chronic complainer ever be content?

    There's a fine line between real suffering versus just getting stuck in a cycle of feeling sorry for yourself. The chronic complainer's suffering is real, but is it self-inflicted? Do they really want to change? And do some people benefit from expressing their pain and suffering?  There's no victim-blaming here. I'm just exploring a subject many of us might run into.         

    • 56 min
    Stuck in the middle of someone else's relationship issues

    Stuck in the middle of someone else's relationship issues

    Trying to encourage a friend in a relationship to see the truth about their toxic partner can come with its own set of challenges, especially when the friend doesn't want to hear it and the toxic person wants to shut you down. 

    • 1 hr 2 min
    When the new person in your life still has feelings for their ex

    When the new person in your life still has feelings for their ex

    What happens when you fall for someone who might still have feelings for the person they were with? Is it a relationship that can survive? Or will the fear of them returning to the person they cared about before you be too much for you to keep it going? 

    • 1 hr 4 min
    How do I deal with someone always putting me down?

    How do I deal with someone always putting me down?

    When someone constantly puts you down, it’s not just hurtful; it’s destructive. I’ll share some personal strategies that could help you navigate these rough waters, aiming to keep your self-esteem intact.

    • 57 min
    The quirks that might make others judge us

    The quirks that might make others judge us

    A "germaphobe" shares their challenge at a work function with food being the catalyst for an embarrassing moment that ended up in tears. When you have behaviors and nuances that others might judge you for, do you hide them from the world? Should you? That's a great topic to talk about.

    • 58 min
    Can challenges and conflicts lead to happiness?

    Can challenges and conflicts lead to happiness?

    Why is it so hard to strike a balance between our own happiness and the happiness of those we care about? In today’s episode, I tackle the challenges of relational conflict and the importance of acknowledging when we’re not okay. We face tough moments in life. And it takes courage to assert our dignity. Sometimes, standing up for yourself is the most respectful thing you can do—for you and your loved ones. Let's explore the fine line between pleasing others and recognizing that you might be inadvertently contributing to your own unhappiness. Sometimes that means facing what you fear head on. 

    • 51 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
1.8K Ratings

1.8K Ratings

SuperMomma02 ,

Perfect morning drive!

I absolutely love this podcast, give me a lot of insights for my morning drive to set up my day in good spirits. Thank you for your advice and your honesty. I enjoy listening to this on the way to work every morning and even at work with my earbud in this show rocks 🙏

LADY GUENEVERE PRODUCTIONS ,

THIS IS THE MOST MINDFUL HONEST & HEALTHY WAYS OF BECOMING A BETTER PARTNER IN MY RELATIONSHIPS

THIS IS THE MOST MINDFUL HONEST & HEALTHY WAYS OF BECOMING A BETTER PARTNER IN MY RELATIONSHIPS !!!
THIS SHOW IS SO INSPIRATIONAL ASPIRATIONAL CONFIRMATIONAL AND AFFIRMATIONAL TOOL BOX HACKS SKILLS FOR BETTER RELATIONSHIPS WITH OUR SELVES AND OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS

Uniquely Me! ,

Essential & Empowering!

For years, I found myself always cowering in my marital relationship (& other relationships, to an extent) in the face of verbal challenges, not saying ‘no’ when necessary, or remaining true to my belief system. I constantly second-guessed myself and so remained a stepping block and was constantly walked over & unappreciated. I knew there was more to me & the value that I knew I deserved. After coming across this Podcast about 3 years ago now, my personal growth journey changed dramatically! The content has not only encouraged & empowered me, but also evoked accountability, especially surrounding old coping habit (from childhood & life experiences), as well as blind spots I was unaware of. I am more poised, confident and hopeful than I could have imagined. I have greater courage & balance speaking up &/or advocating for myself. I’m just so grateful for Paul sharing this Podcast and helping his listeners to grasp that despite the hurdles we face, indeed, we are amazing! Listen & challenge yourself to change & growth!

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