This one’s raw, real, and honestly, a little vulnerable (aka: my favorite way to connect with you). In this episode of The Anxious Creative, I sat down with my friend Alex to dive into the messy, complex world of anxiety, burnout, avoidance, and mental health. We open up about our personal experiences — from autistic burnout, OCD, and trauma triggers, to family dynamics, boundaries, and that terrifying-but-beautiful journey of living authentically. We talk about the difference between healthy rest and avoidance, why our bodies often know things before our brains do, and how hard (but necessary) it is to give ourselves permission to feel, heal, and say no. If you’ve ever struggled with people-pleasing, perfectionism, or feeling stuck in your own head, this one’s for you. Oh — and spoiler alert: yes, I overshared (of course). Yes, we got deep. And yes, you’re totally safe here.
Hey friend 👋 — welcome to this vulnerable, unfiltered episode where Alex and I have one of those conversations. You know, the kind where you start by talking about burnout and end up questioning your whole identity (in the best way).
We get real about:
We also talk about permission — the permission to rest, to say no, to set boundaries, and to live your values out loud, even when it's terrifying.
If you're stuck in burnout, avoidance, or feel like you're losing yourself in the chaos of life, I hope this conversation helps you feel a little more seen and a little less alone 💛
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