Episode 62: Existential Dread with Extra Cold Foam (The One Where Michelle Talks About Caffeine, Codependency, and Escapism)

Is your caffeine habit really about coffee… or is it covering up something deeper? ☕😅In this episode of Shrink Wrapped, we're diving into the surprisingly complicated relationship between caffeine, codependency, and escapism. From coffee culture and energy drink obsessions to burnout, people-pleasing, emotional avoidance, and the pressure to always be productive, we'll explore why so many of us rely on caffeine to keep pushing through instead of slowing down.We'll unpack the psychology behind our emotional support beverages, why rest can feel uncomfortable (or even guilt-inducing), how codependency keeps us over-functioning for everyone else, and why staying constantly busy can become a socially acceptable form of emotional avoidance. Along the way, we'll separate healthy habits from unhealthy coping mechanisms- with plenty of sarcasm, dark humor, and painfully relatable moments.If you've ever joked that you "can't function without coffee," felt guilty for resting, or wondered whether you're chasing productivity or simply outrunning your own thoughts, this episode is for you.Join us on the O'Neil Counseling app here: ⁠https://www.oneilcounseling.com/app-landing-page