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The Overwhelmed Brain

Paul Colaianni: Relationship and Emotional Abuse Expert

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

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All Episodes

42:47

When you're about to lose your sh*t

The Overwhelmed Brain ·

2026/01/04

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.

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43:59

The five words that will change your life

The Overwhelmed Brain ·

2025/12/28

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.

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47:45

His ex is unsafe for our relationship

The Overwhelmed Brain ·

2025/12/21

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.

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41:18

Constantly accused for things you didn't do

The Overwhelmed Brain ·

2025/12/14

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.

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48:26

How do I raise my kids without completely screwing...

The Overwhelmed Brain ·

2025/12/07

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.

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46:16

What you don't bring up will come up

The Overwhelmed Brain ·

2025/11/30

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.

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47:10

It's in some people's nature to bring you down and...

The Overwhelmed Brain ·

2025/11/23

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.

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33:48

Wanting more than friendship when they don't

The Overwhelmed Brain ·

2025/11/16

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?

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34:11

The growing resentment of people and circumstances...

The Overwhelmed Brain ·

2025/11/09

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.

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39:59

The most empowering question to build your...

The Overwhelmed Brain ·

2025/11/02

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.

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33:08

Everything is good except the idea of marriage

The Overwhelmed Brain ·

2025/10/26

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?

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38:46

My abusive ex wants me to sit next to him at our...

The Overwhelmed Brain ·

2025/10/19

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.

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37:44

Why is finding and connecting with others so darn...

The Overwhelmed Brain ·

2025/10/12

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.

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46:20

When it's always your fault

The Overwhelmed Brain ·

2025/10/05

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.

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50:57

The childhood trauma we try to leave in the past

The Overwhelmed Brain ·

2025/09/28

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.

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35:17

The intense pain, longing, and pining over the one...

The Overwhelmed Brain ·

2025/09/21

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.

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35:37

Waiting and waiting for others to change

The Overwhelmed Brain ·

2025/09/14

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?

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54:24

10 Life lessons that will help you in your pursuit of...

The Overwhelmed Brain ·

2025/09/07

A list of ten life lessons to help you achieve a happier, more fulfilling life... perhaps. Some lessons are scary to implement. Some are a must if you find that you can never quite achieve fulfillment.

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45:05

How do I know when I'm ready to love again?

The Overwhelmed Brain ·

2025/08/31

How do you know when your heart is ready to embrace love again after weathering the storm of a toxic relationship? What should you be prepared for at the start of a new relationship? I talk about that and the draining effects of toxic relationships in this episode.

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40:35

The giant waste of time you spent with someone or...

The Overwhelmed Brain ·

2025/08/24

If you’ve ever felt like you’re trapped in a time loop of bad relationships or self-destructive patterns, you’re not alone. Why do we sometimes stay in situations that don’t serve us? And were those situations a huge waste of time or something else?

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