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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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There’s a quiet heartbreak that comes from doing everything right and still feeling overlooked. When the mindset of “I deserve more” creeps in, it can fuel bitterness, comparison, and self-doubt. In this raw and personal conversation, Anna shares the emotional toll of chasing recognition and what it took to reclaim her power through gratitude.

Join Anna and Tim as they unpack the difference between deserving and entitlement, what happens when hard work doesn’t pay off, and how to move forward when life doesn’t meet your expectations. This episode is an honest look at ego, effort, and what it really means to show up.

This Episode Covers:

• How “I deserve this” thinking breeds resentment.
• The difference between entitlement and earned pride.
• When putting in the reps still doesn’t get you picked.
• Anna’s vulnerable truth about podcast envy and staying grounded.
• The trap of comparing your path to someone else’s progress.
• Why gratitude builds self-esteem and entitlement erodes it.
• What it means to be entrusted rather than owed.
• Power moves to shift from deserving to receiving.

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

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What if real connection feels harder than ever, and a screen seems safer than a person? In this continuation of their deep dive into men's mental health, Anna and Tim confront the uncomfortable truths about porn, isolation, and why so many men are feeling more alone than ever. This isn’t just about behavior; it’s about what’s missing underneath.

Join them as they unpack the silent epidemic of digital detachment, the changing role of men in faith and family, and what happens when emotional needs go unmet. They explore why vulnerability still feels like a risk for many men, and what it might take to build something different, something real.

This Episode Covers:

• How porn is becoming a substitute for connection.
• Why real intimacy feels risky for some men.
• The shift from traditional faith to transactional substitutes.
• Compulsive behavior and the illusion of control.
• How shame and silence deepen male loneliness.
• Cultural differences in expressing vulnerability.
• Rethinking masculinity as tough and tender.
• Practical steps toward connection, support, and coaching.

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

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Something’s shifting for men today, especially those in their twenties. The anxiety, the isolation, the lack of direction, it’s everywhere. But underneath it all is a deeper reckoning with identity, strength, and what it means to be okay.

Join Anna and Tim as they dig into the complex terrain of men’s mental health through a biopsychosocial lens. From suicidal despair to gaming and ghost friendships, from financial fear to the unexpected return to faith, they’re naming what so many are feeling but few are unpacking. This is personal, cultural, and generational. And it’s only part one.

This Episode Covers:

• The unspoken fallout of “just figure it out” masculinity.
• How impulsivity and stigma shape male suicide risk.
• Isolation, friendship loss, and the post-pandemic disconnect.
• The pressure of decisions in your twenties, and the silence around regret.
• Masculine vulnerability as a strength, not a weakness.
• The mixed impact of faith; both healing and shame-filled.
• Parenting adult sons and navigating their choices without control.
• What it means to feel unwanted in a culture that says you’re the problem.

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

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Do you know that feeling when you're waiting for things to change, but nothing actually does? That's hope fatigue. In this episode, Anna and Tim unpack what happens when hope becomes a substitute for action, and why it's not enough to just wish things were different. From therapy sessions that go nowhere to relationships crumbling in silence, they call out the moments we all lean on hope instead of doing the work.

They dig into how hope without a plan leaves us stuck, burned out, and spinning our wheels. With raw honesty, they explore the power of strategy, the danger of learned helplessness, and how to reclaim a sense of agency in your life, even when you're exhausted.

This Episode Covers:

• Why “I hope this works out” keeps you stuck.
• What hope fatigue really feels like.
• How therapy can fail when there’s no action.
• The exhaustion of staying too long in the wrong relationship or job.
• The weight of activism without systemic change.
• The difference between hope and strategy.
• How to reframe hope as fuel, not the vehicle.
• Five power moves to get unstuck and take back control.

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

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It starts out sweet: an old song, a photo, a memory that makes you smile. But what happens when reminiscing becomes your full-time residence?

Join Anna and Tim as they unpack what it really means to get stuck in the past. From reliving high school glory days to TikTok rabbit holes of '70s rock concerts, they get honest about their own brushes with nostalgia addiction. Anna opens up about how replaying vinyl and scrolling vintage content started pulling her down, and Tim brings the grounded reminder that looking back isn't the problem; it's staring too long that costs you.

This Episode Covers:

• When nostalgia crosses into avoidance.
• The neurochemical payoff of the “good old days”.
• Anna’s personal wake-up call with '70s vinyl and TikTok.
• The emotional trap of trying to recreate old friendships or teams.
• What “look back, but don’t stare” really means in daily life.
• How unprocessed loneliness shows up as longing for the past.
• The quiet grief of a life that’s changed, and the power of choosing the now.
• Ways to build new moments worth remembering.

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

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