In this episode of Raising Serotonin, I open up about the pressure I’ve been putting on myself to do more, be more, and question whether I’m actually doing “enough.”

Sharing vulnerably from my practicum experience, I talk through the overthinking spiral, the inner critic that loves to show up uninvited, and what it looks like to catch myself before I let that negative voice take over. This conversation is a reminder, for me and for you, that growth isn’t about perfection, it’s about trying. And if you’re choosing to show up, stretch yourself, and do the work (even imperfectly), you’re already doing more than most.

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In this episode of Raising Serotonin, I’m opening up about emotional spirals, the kind that feel overwhelming, heavy, and hard to pull yourself out of.

I share some of my own experiences with spiraling and what I’ve learned through therapy, self-reflection, and giving myself a little more compassion along the way, I talk about the importance of slowing down long enough to acknowledge what I’m actually feeling instead of judging it or trying to push it away.

So often, my spirals weren’t really about the surface issue, they were about deeper triggers that needed attention, care, and understanding. Learning to gently ask myself, “What’s really going on here?” has been a powerful shift.

In this conversation, I walk through some of the tools that have helped me, naming my emotions instead of shaming them, recognizing my triggers, using affirmations that feel grounding (not forced), and allowing myself to talk things through with people I trust. I’ve learned that healing isn’t about never spiraling again, it’s about knowing how to meet yourself with grace when you do.

If you’ve ever felt caught in your thoughts or overwhelmed by your emotions, I hope this episode reminds you that you’re not broken. You’re human. Your feelings make sense. And you are worthy of love, patience, and support, especially from yourself.

We’re not trying to eliminate emotions here. We’re learning how to hold them with care.

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On this week of Raising Serotonin, I’m sharing what it’s really been like stepping into something completely new, my practicum for my master’s degree.

I talk honestly about the nerves, self-doubt, and emotional waves that come with starting unfamiliar territory, and how quickly those moments can bring our deepest core beliefs about self-worth to the surface.

I reflect on what it looks like to notice those beliefs, challenge them, and choose growth anyway, even when it feels uncomfortable.

This episode is about honoring your feelings without letting them run the show, trusting yourself in the unknown, and allowing change to shape you rather than scare you. If you’re standing at the edge of something new, this one’s for you.

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