The Overwhelmed Brain
Self Development
Get to the root of emotional issues and learn the best way to relate to yourself and others by honoring your personal boundaries and making decisions that are in alignment with what's most important to you. This is not a "common-sense" personal growth and development show. You won't be told to think positively or create affirmations. The Overwhelmed Brain is about accessing that deeper mental and emotional strength inside you so that you can decrease or even eliminate old fears and evolve into the person you want to be. Learn what your parents or caretakers never taught you about emotional wellness and creating strong, non-toxic bonds with others. If you want the exact instructions that will help improve your life, you're in the right place.
Location:
Portland, OR
Description:
Get to the root of emotional issues and learn the best way to relate to yourself and others by honoring your personal boundaries and making decisions that are in alignment with what's most important to you. This is not a "common-sense" personal growth and development show. You won't be told to think positively or create affirmations. The Overwhelmed Brain is about accessing that deeper mental and emotional strength inside you so that you can decrease or even eliminate old fears and evolve into the person you want to be. Learn what your parents or caretakers never taught you about emotional wellness and creating strong, non-toxic bonds with others. If you want the exact instructions that will help improve your life, you're in the right place.
Twitter:
@paulcolabrain
Language:
English
Contact:
(617) 858-6463
Website:
http://theoverwhelmedbrain.com/
Episodes
8 myths about life and relationships
1/25/2026
Are the beliefs and values that guide your life and relationships truly serving you? There are many myths that, if we don't question them, might be holding us back from happiness and fulfillment.
Duration:01:03:25
Keeping yourself unintentionally limited and stuck
1/18/2026
Is work, people, or other things getting you down? Is there a way out of that holding pattern? Holding out hope for change might not be the best way forward.
Duration:00:41:35
When nothing is that great and you think you can't do anything about it
1/11/2026
Years of mediocrity or even unhappiness can change... can't it? I think if you're wondering if that could ever be true, this episode is probably for you.
Duration:00:34:09
When you're about to lose your sh*t
1/4/2026
If you're caught in a heated moment with another person, do you know how to keep your cool and maintain control? In this episode, I read a message from someone who lost his patience with a passenger on his bus. He wants to make sure it doesn't happen again.
Duration:00:42:47
The five words that will change your life
12/28/2025
Sometimes all that's needed to enforce your boundaries in a situation or relationship is a simple phrase that changes everything. Otherwise, you could be stuck with what you got indefinitely.
Duration:00:43:59
His ex is unsafe for our relationship
12/21/2025
A partner's ex is a partner's problem... or is it? What if they're trying to wiggle their way back to your partner? I address that concern from someone who says they feel unsafe with their partner's ex being in the picture.
Duration:00:47:45
Constantly accused for things you didn't do
12/14/2025
Ever feel like you're the one always under fire, the scapegoat for every misstep? When you are under constant accusation for things you didn't do (but are being convinced you did), it's time to learn the truth about what's really happening here.
Duration:00:41:18
How do I raise my kids without completely screwing them up?
12/7/2025
Feel like you might mess up your kids because you haven't improved or healed your own stuff yet? Is it possible to raise kids to be less dysfunctional than ourselves? I certainly hope so! Sounds like a good topic to cover.
Duration:00:48:26
What you don't bring up will come up
11/30/2025
If you've ever felt like you're holding back in love because of past fears, it's probably affecting your current relationship. If you're worried you might be hurt, you may just prevent love from reaching its fullest potential.
Duration:00:46:16
It's in some people's nature to bring you down and drain your energy
11/23/2025
If someone's passive-aggressive remarks are making you question your own self-worth, how can you take back control? There are ways to handle toxic interactions and keep your power.
Duration:00:47:10
Wanting more than friendship when they don't
11/16/2025
I think the phrase, "Lovers for a moment, friends for a lifetime" is very true in many cases. Sometimes a friendship can develop into something more. Other times a development could end what was already great as-is. Does love conquer all?
Duration:00:33:48
The growing resentment of people and circumstances you just can't accept
11/9/2025
What is your level of toleration, and how long will you endure behavior that crosses your boundaries before you've had enough? It might be time to dole out accountability and make hard decisions.
Duration:00:34:11
The most empowering question to build your self-confidence
11/2/2025
Self-esteem and confidence come naturally to some. For others, the bridge to confidence is long, full of obstacles, and not worth the trip. There's one important question to ask yourself to be able to cross that bridge. That's today's topic.
Duration:00:39:59
Everything is good except the idea of marriage
10/26/2025
A woman shares her struggle about getting married, feeling as if she isn't special because her partner has been married in the past. What is making her feel this way? Can this be overcome?
Duration:00:33:08
My abusive ex wants me to sit next to him at our child's wedding
10/19/2025
A mom doesn't want to six next to her abusive ex during her child's wedding but doesn't want to come across as selfish. Is it selfish to make healthy choices that will keep you happy and safe? Important discussion today.
Duration:00:38:46
Why is finding and connecting with others so darn hard sometimes?
10/12/2025
If you feel like an outsider in a world that seems unrelatable, could it be because you’re yearning for authenticity in your connections? I know I am. Making friendships and romantic relationships can sometimes seem like a lesson in futility.
Duration:00:37:44
When it's always your fault
10/5/2025
If you find yourself constantly being blamed for everything going wrong, it's time to question whether you’re being manipulated into believing what may be a deflection. In this episode, I tackle the sometimes tricky dynamics of responsibility and blame.
Duration:00:46:20
The childhood trauma we try to leave in the past
9/28/2025
If returning to your childhood hometown stirs up memories you’d rather leave behind, does that mean you’re not ready to face them? I’ll dive into this area with a heartfelt question from someone seeking closure from past trauma, wondering if revisiting their roots could be the key to healing and rediscovering their lost self.
Duration:00:50:57
The intense pain, longing, and pining over the one who left
9/21/2025
If you’re struggling with the feeling of emptiness after a breakup or loss, is it really about them, or something deeper within you? I’ll share my own experiences with heartbreak and loneliness, and why understanding our emotional dependencies might just be the key to healing and building healthier relationships.
Duration:00:35:17
Waiting and waiting for others to change
9/14/2025
How long will you wait for someone to make changes to treat you better? At what point do you decide enough is enough and move on without them in your life? And is there anything you can do if change seems impossible?
Duration:00:35:37