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There is a particular tension that shows up when someone is trying to manage a moment, a schedule, or an entire group. Maybe it is the person urging everyone to hurry up, maybe it is the one correcting the plan, or maybe it is the quiet frustration building inside when things are not going the way they pictured. This episode looks at what is really happening beneath that urge to take charge.

Join Anna and Tim as they unpack why controlling people exhausts us, why so many of us slip into control without realizing it, and how much of it traces back to fear, safety, and old wounds that still echo. They talk through the moments when control feels like competence, when order becomes oxygen, and when trying to manage everyone else becomes a quiet prison. With stories from travel mishaps, work dynamics, and their own relationship, they shine light on how control shows up and what it costs.

This Episode Covers:

• The trip planner energy that takes over vacations and why it sparks so much tension.
• The way predictability calms the nervous system when life feels chaotic.
• How control becomes a shield for people who grew up with volatility or inconsistency.
• The difference between emotional immaturity and fear-based reactions.
• Why some controlling behaviors are really attempts to avoid disappointment or feeling unimportant.
• How friends, partners, and kids respond by going quiet, backing away, or rebelling.
• The illusion of control and what happens when life throws curveballs.
• Tools for shifting from control to influence, including naming the real fear and separating control from preference.

Until next time, here's to deeper connections and personal growth.
Mad love!

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There are moments when life demands something big and visible from us, and there are moments when the bravest thing we do is in complete silence. This episode breaks open the difference between courage and bravery, especially the way most of us mix them up without ever really questioning why.

Join Anna and Tim as they talk through the surprising definitions they didn’t know, the stories that shaped their understanding, and the everyday ways we all face ourselves. From firefighters running toward danger to the kind of courage it takes just to say I need help, they explore how fear, vulnerability, and inner alignment shape the actions we take.

This Episode Covers:

• The real difference between courage and bravery.
• How bravery is outward and situational while courage is inward and enduring.
• Why so many people confuse fearlessness with strength.
• Quiet courage in everyday life, like going to therapy or asking for help.
• Bravery as aligned action that grows from internal values.
• How fear and courage run along the same neural pathways.
• Personal stories that reveal the spectrum of fear, courage, and action.
• Why courage comes first and bravery follows.

Until next time, here's to deeper connections and personal growth.
Mad love!

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What happens when your brain tells you to stop, when fear, anxiety, or self-doubt take the wheel? In this final part of the Emotional Mastery series, the conversation unpacks what it means to train your nervous system and override the internal voice that says “you can’t.” From performance anxiety to everyday overwhelm, it explores how to move from protection to power by understanding what’s really happening in the body and mind.

Join Anna and Tim for a grounded and honest look at emotional mastery, where science meets lived experience and the work is all about practice, not perfection.

This Episode Covers:

• How the brain protects you by creating false “danger” signals.
• The central governor theory and why the mind limits performance.
• Training your nervous system to push past fear.
• The STOP skill for responding instead of reacting.
• Using cold water, breath, and movement to calm the body.
• The power of cognitive reframing and the stress mindset effect.
• Generational differences in emotional regulation.
• Why mastery is practice, not perfection.

Until next time, here's to deeper connections and personal growth.
Mad love!

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When life throws a curveball, emotional mastery isn’t about pretending to be calm, it’s about learning how to return to calm. In this second part of the series, Anna and Tim dive deeper into what it really means to regulate yourself when your nervous system is in overdrive. From understanding how emotions spread faster than logic to exploring why our reactions often betray what we “know,” this conversation gets real about the gap between theory and practice.

Join them as they unpack the science of emotional contagion, the power of breath, and how generational conditioning shapes our emotional lives. They explore how leaders set the emotional tone for teams, why calm is contagious, and how body awareness, sleep, nutrition, and movement become the foundation for mastering your emotions.

This Episode Covers:

• Why emotions spread faster than logic in leadership and life.
• The power of calm as your greatest advantage.
• Generational patterns of emotional expression and suppression.
• Understanding the vagus nerve and the polyvagal theory.
• How breathing can rewire your stress response.
• The DBT “PLEASE” skill for emotional regulation.
• How physical care (sleep, nutrition, exercise) supports emotional mastery.
• Simple daily practices to strengthen your emotional stability.

Until next time, here's to deeper connections and personal growth.
Mad love!

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So many of us were taught to keep it together. Push it down, keep it moving, stay in control. But what happens when the pressure builds and the old strategies stop working?

In part one of this powerful series, Anna shares what emotional mastery really means, why it’s not about staying calm or looking composed, but about building awareness, naming what we feel, and learning to surf the emotional waves instead of damming them up.

Join Anna and Tim as they unpack the truth behind suppression, the myth of stoicism, and how to recognize when your nervous system is hijacked and heading for burnout. This is the start of something deeper.

This Episode Covers:

• Why emotional regulation isn’t about control.
• The difference between suppression and mastery.
• What happens when your prefrontal cortex goes offline.
• How high performers mask anxiety and burnout.
• The role of culture in how we show (or don’t show) emotion.
• What it means to live in a state of chronic stress.
• The ICE Pivot and STIR Loop frameworks.
• Practical ways to start identifying and naming your emotions.

Until next time, here's to deeper connections and personal growth.
Mad love!

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Ever catch yourself saying “that’s just who I am” like it’s the end of the story? That sentence can feel like truth, but more often, it’s fear in disguise. Whether it shows up as “I’m just not good at relationships” or “I’ve never been confident,” it keeps you in the same loop, stuck in the same patterns.

Join Anna and Tim as they unpack the power of mindset and the moment everything starts to shift. From fixed narratives to feedback that stings, they get real about the ways we hide behind personality, avoid discomfort, and convince ourselves we can’t change. This episode is a deep, honest look at what happens when you stop defending your pain and start choosing something better.

This Episode Covers:

• Why “that’s just who I am” is usually fear talking.
• The trap of fixed mindset and how to name it.
• What it means to stop using personality as a shield.
• How to change behavior even when you don’t feel like it.
• What watching your own podcast teaches you about self-awareness.
• Why feedback only works when you feel psychologically safe.
• The connection between discomfort and actual growth.

Until next time, here's to deeper connections and personal growth.
Mad love!

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How many times have you told yourself, “I’m just average”? That quiet self-dismissal, that resistance to going all in, it’s more common than you think. But what if that story is the exact thing keeping you stuck?

Join Anna and Tim as they dig deep into the mindset trap of “being average.” This episode is a bold callout and a loving push. It's for the people who’ve been holding back, who know there’s more inside them but can’t quite get past the fear, the comfort, or the doubt. Anna lays out what separates high performers from the rest, and it’s not talent, luck, or being special. It’s how you show up when no one’s watching.

This Episode Covers:

• The quiet lie of “I’m just average” and why it sticks.
• Why most people bow out when it gets hard.
• The power of choosing discomfort over comfort.
• How high performers keep going when motivation fades.
• Discipline, structure, and the myth of inspiration.
• Reframing failure as feedback instead of finality.
• How to behave your way into belief.
• Why growth always includes tension and why that’s good.

Until next time, here's to deeper connections and personal growth.
Mad love!

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What happens when talk therapy isn’t enough? When the pain runs so deep that even the best therapist can’t reach it? Curt Kearney joins today to share his personal story of turning to psychedelics as a last resort and how that decision changed the entire trajectory of his life.

This is a deeply grounded conversation about trauma, treatment-resistant depression, and the inner parts we exile to survive. Curt breaks down how Internal Family Systems (IFS) and psychedelic-assisted therapy can work together to bring those parts back into relationship, sometimes for the first time in decades. This is not a conversation about quick fixes. It’s about safety, trust, and the power of showing up for the parts of ourselves we were taught to bury.

This Episode Covers:

• Curt’s first experience with LSD at 17 and how it altered his mental health journey.
• The difference between exiles and protectors in IFS.
• How psychedelics can amplify self-compassion and internal clarity.
• The importance of preparation and consent in psychedelic work.
• A powerful case study of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD.
• Why “bad trips” often come from neglected parts not feeling safe.
• The role of integration and ongoing relationship with inner parts.
• What happens when the monster inside turns out to be you.

Connect with Curt:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/curt-kearney-39824643/
Website - https://www.curtkearney.com/

Until next time, here's to deeper connections and personal growth.
Mad love!

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