Grief doesn’t knock. It kicks the fucking door in—and suddenly, your world’s upside down. Grief isn’t just about losing someone—it’s about losing something: a relationship, a version of yourself, the life you thought you’d have. In this raw and honest episode, I dive into the many faces of grief—death, divorce, identity, change—and how it sneaks up on us, stays longer than we want, and teaches us things we didn’t know we needed to learn.

We’ll talk about how grief can show up as anger, numbness, guilt, or even relief—and why all of it is valid. I’ll share personal stories, clinical insights, and some unfiltered truth about navigating loss without bypassing your feelings or sugarcoating the process.

Whether you’re grieving a person, a relationship, or a part of yourself, this episode is for you.

Trigger Warning: This episode includes mentions of death, depression, and emotional pain.

Do you find yourself pulling away when things get too real—even from people you care about? That’s emotional distancing, and it’s more common than you think. In this episode, we’re digging into what emotional distancing really is, why it happens (spoiler: it’s often a trauma response), and how it shows up in your relationships. Whether you’re ghosting people you love, numbing out, or building walls instead of boundaries, we’re going to unpack the reasons behind it and how to slowly, safely reconnect. Vulnerability is scary—but you don’t have to armor up forever. Let’s get into it.

In this episode of Keeping It Real with Zulma: The Swearing Therapist, we're diving deep into the sneaky little mind traps known as cognitive distortions—those automatic, often unconscious thoughts that twist reality and fuel anxiety, depression, and self-doubt.

From all-or-nothing thinking to catastrophizing and emotional reasoning, I'll break down the most common distortions and how they fuck with your mental health. Expect real talk, practical tips, and of course, some well-placed swearing to keep it authentic. If you’ve ever caught yourself spiraling in negative thoughts and wondered, “Why the fuck do I do this?”, this one’s for you.