{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6674628f6a132c0011c6a2cd/68a88103718453410e46214e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Am I Too Much? Rewriting the Narrative of Emotional Overwhelm","description":"<p>Have you ever caught yourself thinking,&nbsp;<em>“I’m too much... I’m being dramatic... I should tone it down”</em>? You’re not alone — and more importantly,&nbsp;<strong>you’re not too much</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we dive deep into the origins of the&nbsp;<em>“I’m too much”</em>&nbsp;narrative — how many of us were conditioned to believe that big feelings meant we were wrong, dramatic, or overwhelming. From childhood messages that minimized or shamed our emotions, to the subtle (or not-so-subtle) ways we’ve learned to silence ourselves, this episode unpacks the emotional imprints we carry and why they show up today.</p><p><br></p><p>We’ll explore:</p><ul><li>The difference between&nbsp;<strong>emotional overwhelm</strong>&nbsp;and being&nbsp;<em>\"too much\"</em></li><li>How to shift from shame to understanding when big emotions arise</li><li>What it means to&nbsp;<strong>co-regulate</strong>&nbsp;vs. emotionally&nbsp;<strong>outsource</strong></li><li>Somatic tools and nervous system practices to sit with discomfort — without collapsing, running, or dumping</li><li>How to be the inner caregiver we needed when our emotions were once met with rejection</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This isn’t about fixing yourself — it’s about&nbsp;<strong>reclaiming your right to feel</strong>. Tune in to begin untangling the shame loop and learn how to be with your emotions in a more grounded, compassionate way.</p><p><br></p><p>Don't forget to subscribe and follow along on Instagram @katieostresscoaching</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Katherine O'Leary"}