23. Too Much to Share - From Trauma Dumping to Truth Telling

Ever felt like you're too open to keep your mouth shut when you "should"? Yeah. Us too.In this episode of Too Much Apparently, we (Carly and Alice — two therapists and recovering perfectionists with squishy brains) get real about oversharing, trauma dumping, and why some of us can't help but say the thing everyone else is thinking but won't say out loud.We unpack our own resistance, spiral in real-time, and share what it's like to want genuine connection while also being terrified you've just ruined everything by being… yourself.This time we talked about:🎙️ We've felt this thing too (and we still do): The vulnerability hangover, replaying conversations for days, and that sinking "why did I say that?" feeling👀 What it looks like in real life: Sharing your divorce at book club, asking "too personal" questions, talking about periods/poo/bodies without shame, telling your dentist about that weird growth🧠 Why our brains do it: Growing up with critical or emotionally unavailable parents, desperate attempts to be understood, trauma responses disguised as "no filter," and the generational shame around being a woman with a body🧍🏽‍♀️🧍🏻 The different ways it shows up: The difference between sharing for connection vs. sharing for validation, oversharing vs. over-explaining, being "brutally honest" vs. being unkind, and how AuDHD can play a role🧰 Coping mechanisms: Withdrawing after being humiliated, only sharing with "safe" people, performing a version of yourself, or leaning into the "I just say what everyone's thinking" persona🌱 How to make peace with it: Focus on finding safe people to share with instead of shaming yourself for sharing at allThanks for listening💛💜🩷🩵🧡💬 New episodes every Monday.🎧 Follow now to join the conversation.🧡 CONNECT WITH US 🎙️ Podcast socials: → Instagram: @toomuchapparently → TikTok: @toomuchapparently → YouTube: Too Much, Apparently → Website: www.toomuchapparently.com👩‍💻 Carly Radford: → Website: www.carlyradford.com → Instagram: @the_sensitivity_therapist👩🏻‍💻 Alice Tew: → Website: www.alicetew.com → Instagram: @reparentingwithalice📩 Email us: [email protected] 🗓️ New episodes every MondayThis is a podcast that says: bring your too-muchness… we're here for it.Disclaimer: Just a quick note to say this podcast isn't therapy, and it's not a substitute for professional support. We're here to share ideas and experiences, but if you're struggling, please reach out to a mental health professional or a support service near you.Keywords: oversharing podcast, vulnerability hangover, trauma dumping explained, emotionally unavailable parents, critical parents podcast, no filter personality, sensitivity podcast, overthinking podcast, therapy podcast, belonging podcast, mental health podcast, deep chat podcast, neurodivergent podcast, autism podcast, adhd podcast, AuDHD podcast, outsider syndrome, feeling different podcast, people pleasing podcast, authenticity podcast, friendship podcast, emotional regulation podcast, reparenting podcast, childhood trauma podcast, attachment styles podcast, boundary issues, social anxiety podcast, HSP podcast, highly sensitive person, too honest, foot in mouth syndrome, relationship podcast, inner critic podcast, self-criticism, shame podcast, perfectionism podcast