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Feelings...and Other Inconveniences

Sarah Dosanjh / Stefanie Michele

Feelings...and Other Inconveniences is our honest, curious, and sometimes humble look at the things we carry, why we carry them, and how we start putting some of it down. We"re Sarah Dosanjh, psychotherapist, and Stefanie Michele, life coach—two women on our own growth journeys, exploring what makes us who we are. Inspired by Carl Jung"s idea that "until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate," we"re on a mission to turn the light on inside

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12. The Need for External Validation

Feelings...and Other Inconveniences ·

2025/10/25

In this episode, hosts Sarah Dosanjh, psychotherapist and author, and Stefanie Michele, certified coach and somatic practitioner, dive into the complex psychology of external validation—why we crave approval, how it shapes our sense of worth, and what it means to find confidence that isn’t dependent on others. They explore how early attachment experiences and mirroring affect our lifelong need for recognition, why creative or purpose-driven work can heighten validation sensitivity, and how to tell

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11. The Inner Critic: Origins of a Misguided Life Coach

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2025/09/27

Most of us know the voice: the one that points out what we should have done differently, or insists we’re falling short. In this episode, Stefanie Michele (coach and somatic practitioner) and Sarah (psychotherapist and author) unpack the inner critic—where it begins, how it shows up, and how to shift it from a harsh opponent into something more useful. They explore how the critic is shaped by cultural pressures, authority figures, and even the small conclusions we draw ourselves, like comparing our

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34:54

10. Oversharing or Just Being Real?

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2025/08/27

At what point does sharing turn into oversharing? Is it when you tell a near-stranger about your mother’s complicated relationship with salad? When you explain your latest existential crisis to the Uber driver who only asked if you wanted the radio on? Or when you admit to a friend that you sometimes rehearse conversations in your head before you have them (I mean that sounds right?) — but how do you know the difference? In this episode, Stefanie Michele (coach + somatic practitioner) and Sarah

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38:08

9. The Secret Emotional Life of Laziness

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2025/08/13

Think you’re lazy? In this episode of Feelings and Other Inconveniences, therapists Sarah Dosanjh and Stefanie Michele pull apart one of the most loaded labels we give ourselves: laziness. Is it a real trait—or just a label we slap on something deeper? From resistance to overwhelm, passive rebellion to the emotional weight of impossible expectations, they dig into the psychology behind why we sometimes can’t (or won’t) act. Stefanie shares personal moments when she mistook depression for

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43:02

8. Live Authentically! (Whatever That Means)

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2025/07/30

What if your biggest regret at the end of your life was never truly living as yourself? In this episode, Sarah and Stef crack open the #1 regret of the dying—wishing they’d had the courage to live authentically, not just follow the script written by others. With raw honesty and a dash of humor, the hosts swap stories about breaking free from expectations—whether it’s skipping university, ditching a “dream job,” or proudly embracing cat-lady status. They dig into why it’s so hard to know what you

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7. I’m Being Good… And I Need You to Notice

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2025/07/16

Do our good deeds really count if they also make us feel good? In this episode, psychotherapist Sarah Dosanjh and coach Stefanie Michele unpack the messy middle between selflessness and self-interest. From love languages to financial guilt, they explore how early conditioning, ego, and the need for connection shape our most generous acts. With personal stories and candid reflections, this conversation invites you to rethink what it means to give—and whether “selfish” is really a bad word after all

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6. Outgrowing You Feels Rude (But Here We Are)

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2025/07/02

This week, Stefanie Michele (coach + somatic practitioner) and Sarah Dosanjh (psychotherapist + author) explore the tender, often confusing territory of outgrowing friendships—and why it can feel more complicated than a breakup. They unpack what it’s like to feel the slow drift, the quiet mismatch, or the emotional flatness in relationships that once felt vital. When values change, life phases shift, or emotional reciprocity feels lopsided, it’s hard to know whether to let go, hang on, or

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39:24

5. Waiting For the Other Shoe to Drop (and other...

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2025/06/18

Do you ever get that feeling like something bad is just around the corner—even when things are going fine? In this episode, Sarah and Stef unpack the sneaky mindset of waiting for the other shoe to drop. Is it intuition? Is it trauma? Is it your hormones? From personal stories to psychological insight, they dig into the difference between gut feelings and hypervigilance, why calm can feel suspicious, and how to start trusting safety when you’re wired for threat. If you’ve ever struggled to feel

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43:21

4. Being Misunderstood: It's Not Me, It's You...or Is...

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2025/06/04

Not everyone is going to "get" us—but being misunderstood still stings. In this episode, Stefanie Michele (coach + somatic practitioner) and Sarah Dosanjh (psychotherapist + author) dig into the uncomfortable and triggering feeling of being misunderstood—especially in a world that thrives on hot takes and out-of-context clips. From the chaos of YouTube comments to subtle miscommunications in daily life, they explore what gets activated when people don’t “get” us, why it’s not always about ego, and

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3. I Tried to Change but My Personality Said No

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2025/05/21

In this episode, psychotherapist Sarah Dosanjh and coach/somatic practitioner Stefanie Michele unpack the messy truth about personal growth. Can we actually change who we are, or are we just managing symptoms with nicer language? They get real about procrastination, personality quirks, self-perception, and the parts of us that therapy just won’t touch. Through personal stories and client insights, they explore the line between acceptance and accountability — and why some things evolve, while others

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45:31

2. An Extrovert and an Introvert Walk Into a Podcast...

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2025/05/14

In this episode, Stef and Sarah—one a lifelong extrovert, the other a card-carrying introvert—dive into the messy, often misunderstood world of personality types. They break down common myths (no, not all introverts are shy, and not all extroverts are party animals) and explore how these traits actually play out in real life: in social situations, relationships, and the awkward in-between moments like transitions or obligations we’d rather skip. This isn’t just a surface-level chat about “people who

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1. Feelings: The Original Inconvenience

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2025/05/10

In this episode, Stef & Sarah (the duo behind Life After Diets) kick off a new podcast project exploring emotional awareness, self-understanding, and mental wellness. Drawing inspiration from Carl Jung and Eckhart Tolle, they unpack how we actually experience our emotions — especially the tangled web between anger, sadness, and shame. Through personal stories and candid reflections, they explore how emotions shape our behaviors, relationships, and sense of self. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by

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