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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 17 MIN

E48 You Can Be Regulated and Still Be Hurt with Dr. Kelli

from Quantum Mental Health · host Kelli Ritter, PhD

In this episode, I talk about something high-functioning women don’t say out loud enough:You can show up.Host the live.Make dinner.Keep functioning.And still feel tenderness underneath it all.We explore:​ Why relational hurt registers as a safety signal​ How conflict costs mental bandwidth and energy​ The difference between suppressing emotion and metabolizing it​ Why needing space doesn’t mean you’re fragileHurt doesn’t mean dysregulated.You can be steady… and still be affected.If you’re carrying something quietly today, you don’t need to explain it publicly.You just need to respect it privately.PRACTITIONERS:If you’re a practitioner listening to this and thinking,this is the kind of regulation I want to embody with my clients — that’s exactly why I created Foundations in Anxiety Recovery Coaching.We don’t just teach techniques.We train the kind of steady, grounded presence anxiety heals around.March enrollment is open if you’re ready to deepen your work. Enroll here; https://www.anxiety-recovery.com/mentorship-courseReady to go deeper into your own healing? Check out Dr. Kelli’s Courses https://www.anxiety-recovery.com/coursesConnect with Kelli https://www.instagram.com/dr_kelliVisit https://www.anxiety-recovery.com/SUPPORT THE SHOW LifeWave Phototherapy Patches: https://lifewave.com/KelliRitterEarthing shoes, Harmony 783 - https://harmony783.com/pages/my-shop#2305666Discount Code: KELLI1Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. Always work with your personal healthcare provider for your specific health needs. Reminding you that podcasts are not medical advice nor consultations.

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