84: Why You Pick More in the Evenings & What to Do About It

Are evenings your weak spot for picking? You’re likely overstimulated, not "weak" or “failing.” In this episode, I break down why modern-day overload drains impulse control and heightens emotional reactivity, making nights the hardest. You’ll learn simple somatic practices to reduce daily overstimulation so you can arrive in the evening more grounded, present, and in control.What you’ll learnHow all-day head noise and nonstop “go” prime your brain for nighttime pickingWhy overstimulation hijacks the prefrontal cortex and amps the amygdalaThe micro-pause: a 5-second body check-in that builds regulation through your dayThe “doorway plan”: decide your first three actions before you get homeSlow-the-body rituals that gently pull you out of autopilot in the eveningYou don’t need more willpower. You need less overload and more presence. Grab my free guide below, Stop Chronic Skin Picking: 5 Somatic Exercises + 2 Insider Tips, and start feeling calmer tonight. If this helped, a quick 5-star review means a lot!💌Share your story - Book your FREE BFPA* Support Call with me🌟Download your FREE Guide to Stop Skin Picking Using Somatics📝FREE Holistic Skin Picking & Hair Pulling Assessment - (this is no longer available. For this kind of insight and feedback, you can "share your story" with me via the link above)🎯Join the 7-Day Skin Picking Recovery Challenge🤓Sign up - FREE BFPA Monthly Masterclass✨Join - BEYOND Support Group on WhatsApp🙋‍♀️Send me a message hereMy name is Raffaela Marie. I'm a holistic BFRB coach who has healed from 15 years of chronic skin picking myself and dedicated my life to helping driven women do the same. Through my podcast, free resources, and programs, I teach strategies to overcome urges, build emotional safety, and expand into authenticity. My approach goes beyond quick fixes, focusing on root causes and long-term recovery.