009 Have you ever opened Instagram for “a quick break”… and ended up feeling behind, guilty, or not enough?

In this episode, Candace shares a vulnerable story from last Christmas — when life was full, the “real” tree never went up, and one late-night scroll turned into a comparison spiral. You’ll learn why comparison hits harder when you’re exhausted (especially for busy and neurodivergent brains), and how to interrupt the moment your brain starts turning someone else’s highlight reel into evidence that you’re failing.

This week’s 3-step Comparison Reset:

1. Catch the cue
2. Come back to the room
3. Correct the story

Plus: a permission slip to stop performing, simplify the season, and remember: you’re running your own race.

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008 The Planner Do-Over: How to Pick a Planner You’ll Actually Use
If you’ve ever believed “this planner will change everything”… only to abandon it weeks later, this episode is for you. Candace shares a real-life “planner crime” confession and walks you through the 5 planner features that matter most for a busy, brilliant, sometimes-distracted mind.

You’ll learn how to:
• Match your planner to your brain’s need for structure
• Choose layouts that fit your life, writing style, and nervous system
• Avoid buying planners you wish you were the type to use
• Pick the right design for your season — not the fantasy version of your life
• Stop blaming yourself for inconsistency (you’re not the problem!)

Grab the free Planner Match Blueprint to find your best-fit planner with confidence:
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Take a breath. This is your do-over.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to provide mental health treatment, therapy, or professional advice. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapeutic relationship. If you are in need of mental health support, please reach out to a qualified professional in your area or contact your local crisis line.

007 Ever had a day where every task feels urgent and your brain can’t decide what to do first? In this episode, Candace shares a real-life moment of juggling client sessions, shifting family logistics, pharmacy chaos, grocery pickup drama — and the moment she realized her brain had officially reached capacity.

You’ll learn:

• Why overwhelm happens even when you’re organized
• What “priority clutter” is and why it drains your bandwidth
• A simple 3-step Priority Reset for when everything feels urgent
• How to choose an Anchor Task that restores calm and momentum
• A permission slip for anyone juggling too many “first priorities”

If your to-do list feels like a bonfire, this episode is your reset.

Share this episode with a friend who’s overwhelmed... it might be the breath of relief she needs.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to provide mental health treatment, therapy, or professional advice. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapeutic relationship. If you are in need of mental health support, please reach out to a qualified professional in your area or contact your local crisis line.

#006 Ever hit that moment where even a simple question—“What do you want to eat?”—feels overwhelming? This episode dives into why everyday decisions can feel so heavy when your brain is running nonstop.

We’re breaking down the mental load: the invisible, constant thinking that keeps home, work, and life moving. From remembering appointments to anticipating needs and managing the unseen details, it adds up—fast.

In this episode, you’ll learn a simple 3-Step Mind Map Reset to help you:

• See what you’re actually carrying
• Identify what’s truly yours to hold
• Share the mental load so you’re not doing all the thinking alone

If you’ve been feeling tapped out, irritable, or overloaded for “no reason,” this reset is for you. You’re not failing—your brain is tired.

Tune in for a practical, compassionate do-over that helps you finally set something down.

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005. Ever feel like the holidays come with a silent pressure to make everything perfect, even when you’re already overwhelmed?

In this episode, Candace sits down with her twin sister, Carisse, to talk about rethinking Thanksgiving and choosing peace instead of perfection. You’ll hear how one simple shift helped her create a calmer, more meaningful holiday for her family. If you’ve ever felt stretched thin by expectations, this conversation will help you breathe a little easier.

What You’ll Learn
• Why holiday pressure shows up even when you love the season
• The moment Carisse knew something needed to change
• How choosing a simpler plan created more connection at home
• Encouragement for letting go of “perfect” and doing things differently

Link to Disposable China 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BP85STCH

Take a breath, give yourself permission to choose what matters most, and remember you can always begin again.

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#004 Ever finally slow down… only to feel guilty for it?

In this real-life reset, therapist and educator Candace David shares what happened on a family trip when “rest” turned into another kind of work, and how she learned to quiet the guilt that shows up when you finally stop.

You’ll learn The Rest Reset, a simple three-step framework to help your busy brain pause without panic and find calm again:
• Pause on Purpose — Notice the urge to fill quiet space.
• Ground in the Present — Anchor in your senses to remind your body it’s safe to rest.
• Choose Ease, Not Empty — Replace pressure with presence instead of forcing stillness.

Because rest isn’t a reward for finishing everything, it’s how you remind your body that you’re already enough.

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#003 Ever look around and realize your sticky notes, screenshots, and half-written lists are basically your brain scattered everywhere?

In this real-life reset, therapist and educator Candace David shares what happened when her to-do lists took over every surface and how she found her way back to calm with a simple reset called The One-List Do-Over.

You’ll learn:
• Why multiplying lists doesn’t make you more organized, it just splits your focus
• How to rebuild trust with your brain through one consistent home
• Three simple steps to get back to one list that actually works

Because it’s not about getting perfectly organized, it’s about helping your brain exhale again.

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#002 Ever finally get the time you’ve been craving and then freeze?

In this real-life reset, therapist and educator Candace shares what happened when a few surprise free hours turned into a full-blown overwhelm spiral.

You’ll learn the simple S.T.O.P. Framework, a gentle four-step reset to calm your body, quiet your mind, and help you take one small step forward again:
• S: Step Back
• T: Take Inventory
• O: Order of Care
• P: Pick One Move

Because overwhelm isn’t proof that you’re failing. It’s just a sign you’ve been carrying too much for too long.
You don’t have to earn calm by finishing everything first. Calm is what helps you finish anything at all.

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