Episode 3: Perfectionism, Shame & Stress — The Toxic Trio

Think perfectionism is about high standards? Think again.

In this episode, Adele and Sam expose the real drivers behind perfectionism:
🔁 The shame cycle keeping you stuck
🧠 Cognitive distortions that fuel stress
😣 How perfectionism can become an addiction
💥 The cost: burnout, anxiety, and disconnection
🌱 The antidotes: self-compassion, mindfulness & the “sensitivity cycle”

If you’re always pushing, never resting, and feel like it’s still not enough — this one’s for you.

Break the cycle. Start healing. Listen now.

Episode 2: Good Stress vs. Bad Stress

Not all stress is bad — but too much of the wrong kind is.

In this episode, Adele and Sam unpack:
⚡ The difference between healthy stress and toxic stress
🧠 How your HPA axis and cortisol hijack your sleep, energy, and immunity
🔥 Hans Selye’s 3 stages of stress: Alarm → Resistance → Exhaustion
🌿 Practical ways to build resilience — from lifestyle tweaks to herbs you can use to beat stress
💡 Why perfectionism and pushing through might actually be making you sick

If you’re feeling wired but tired, this episode is for you.

Listen now and learn how to find your stress sweet spot — and thrive in a chaotic world.

5 Things We Said in Episode 1 That Most Therapists Won’t Tell You 👀

Not your average therapist talk. Here’s what we laid down in Episode 1 of Naked Insights:

1. Healing is a learning journey – We don’t just sit back and “hold space.” We believe you need skills, education, and a plan. You deserve to know how you're healing, not just hope that you are.
2. Therapy shouldn't be a black box – Most therapists won’t tell you what they’re doing. We want you to understand the strategy behind your healing — not just show up and “talk it out.”
3. There’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approach – You’re a system, not a symptom. Your stress, hormones, trauma history, environment, and relationships all matter.
4. Polypharmacy is a silent pandemic – Too many people are over-medicated. We’re not anti-meds, but we are pro-agency. You should always understand why you’re taking something.
5. You don’t need to “go to therapy” to heal – If you're self-aware, hungry for growth, and committed to the work, we believe you can access powerful change with the right education, tools, and support

This podcast isn’t about sitting on a couch for 10 years. It’s about activating real change with naked honesty and insight.