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In this episode, I’m talking about what it feels like when the thing that used to define you is no longer part of your life. When you’re younger, everything is structured. You have a role, a routine, and a clear sense of who you are. Then that ends, and no one really prepares you for how off it can feel after.Lately I’ve realized I don’t always process how I’m actually doing. I move on, say I’m fine, and keep it going. But sometimes “fine” just means I haven’t sat with anything yet.I get into missing structure, feeling like I should be doing something but not knowing what, and how identity shifts from things like sports or dance into work, parenting, or other roles. And what happens when those start to change too. I also talk about learning to validate yourself, going back to things you used to love, and giving yourself space to just exist without needing a reason.If this resonates, I’d love to hear what your “thing” used to be and what it looks like now.New episodes every week.

Welcome back to Just Can't Help Myself, where I’m opening up about the uncomfortable reality of being a lifelong "fixer". I’ve realized that my instinct to jump in and solve everyone’s problems is often just an attempt to calm my own discomfort when seeing others struggle. In this episode, I talk about these patterns of people-pleasing and how I see them reflected in reality TV stars like Heather Gay and Scheana Shay. I’m learning that real empathy might mean just listening rather than taking on responsibilities that aren't mine. Join me as I break down the "fixer cycle" and share a weekly challenge to help you evaluate the advice you give to others. I'm still figuring this all out in real time, so I’d love for you to comment your thoughts and to share which reality stars you relate to most. Don't forget to actually take care of yourself, and DM me if you have a similar story and are interested in being a guest on the show!

We often pride ourselves on being the person who "has it all handled," but there is a quiet exhaustion that comes with being too capable. In this episode, we explore the "I've Got It" trap. The reflex of taking on every responsibility until we’ve effectively trained everyone around us to stop offering help. I break down the 70% rule as a tool for letting go of control and discuss the reality of public versus private identities, using Taylor Frankie Paul’s recent experience to highlight why we all need the space to be "not okay" away from the pressure of an audience.

"I almost didn’t record this because I was scared." We’re kicking things off with a confession. For years, host Lauren Lizzie lived the "high-functioning" life while looking indestructible on the outside. But internally? It was a different story.In this inaugural episode, Lauren focuses on the high-frequency hum of anxiety that keeps your brain running, even when you’re trying to rest. We're talking about survival mechanisms and why our brains use overthinking to shield us from the messy middle of real life.