Episode 93 - Overwhelmed Inside, Guarded Outside: The Intimacy Disconnect

Episode 97 - Why Your Body Feels Tense Around Certain People (And What to Do About It)

In this unedited podcast episode of Building Better Relationships at Home and Work with Angela and Patti, Angela and Patti explore the powerful connection between emotional experiences, relationship stress, and the body. Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling tense, emotionally drained, anxious, or overwhelmed without fully understanding why? Sometimes our bodies recognize stress before our minds consciously process it. In this podcast episode, Angela and Patti discuss: ✨ Why the body responds to emotional stress ✨ Nervous system reactions in relationships ✨ Childhood emotional patterns and body tension ✨ Emotional overwhelm and overstimulation ✨ Workplace stress and emotional fatigue ✨ Why certain people trigger emotional responses✨ Gentle grounding practices to create more ease ✨ Reflection questions to help reconnect with your body Angela shares insights about implicit memory, emotional programming, somatic awareness, and the work of Dr. Gabor Maté, while Patti offers practical workplace examples and calming reset techniques you can use throughout your day. Episode Affirmation:“I am creating more ease in my relationships.” ❤️ Reflection Question: What is your body trying to tell you during moments of tension or emotional overwhelm? This episode is for anyone wanting to better understand emotional wellbeing, nervous system awareness, work-life balance, and creating healthier relationships at home and at work. What helps you release emotional tension after stressful conversations or interactions? Let us know your thoughts. Links: Discover the Building Better Relationship Journal & Meditation to Empower you for Beautiful Relationships - https://bit.ly/BBRJournal.⁠ Video made in  @Lumen5 [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCgGBuiAhoyxM6QkPBYkFbWg]  Angela's Links:  Body of Love: 10 Steps to Love Yourself and Your Body - A Workbook http://amzn.to/2o28JFB [http://amzn.to/2o28JFB]  Join Angela’s Classes in Sydney or Online:https://dancewithangela.com/eventsDiscover Dance Healing In-person in Sydney or Online https://dancewithangelahealing.as.me/dancehealing [https://dancewithangelahealing.as.me/dancehealing] Patti's Links:  To schedule a life and work-life balance coaching or Reiki session, go to https://www.vagaro.com/cfidfqf/services [https://www.vagaro.com/cfidfqf/services] If you would like to learn more about working with Patti for coaching services, go to my website: www.CoachingforInspirationwithPatti.com/coaching [http://www.coachingforinspirationwithpatti.com/coaching] Exploring Life and Work with Patti - From Chaos to Calm Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/70FztukC0x4anAWdhrGyc0?si=VDVqhUz0Qq-_kK8clj0vRw [https://open.spotify.com/show/70FztukC0x4anAWdhrGyc0?si=VDVqhUz0Qq-_kK8clj0vRw] For all of Patti's social media, products, and services, go to linktr.ee/coachingforinsp BBR Intro and Outro video made in @headlinerapp The welcome and thank you graphic videos were made in @Canva Disclaimer: This podcast episode is intended for educational and inspirational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, mental health, or therapeutic advice. If you are experiencing severe emotional distress, trauma, or mental health concerns, please seek support from a qualified healthcare or mental health professional. #BuildingBetterRelationshipsatHomeandWork #RelationshipStress #EmotionalHealing #NervousSystem #SomaticHealing #WorkplaceStress #MindBodyConnection

Ep 96 - The Emotional Load at Home and Work And How to Stop Carrying It All

Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or mentally “on” all the time? In this episode of Building Better Relationships at Home and Work with Angela and Patti, we explore the emotional load many people carry, often without realizing it. From replaying conversations to managing others’ emotions, this invisible burden can impact your energy, relationships, and clarity. This episode will help you recognize it, and begin to release it. Inside This Episode • Signs you’re carrying emotional load • How it builds over time • The cost of over-carrying • How to start letting go What could you put down today? Follow, share, and join us for more conversations on building better relationships at home and work. Links and products: Discover the Building Better Relationship Journal & Meditation to Empower you for Beautiful Relationships - https://bit.ly/BBRJournal [https://bit.ly/BBRJournal].⁠ Video made in Lumen5 Angela’s Links: Angela's new eBook The Empaths Guide: How to Stop Taking on Other People's Energy https://bit.ly/empathebook1 [https://bit.ly/empathebook1] Join Angela on Facebook: Energy and Dance Healing for Intuitives www.facebook.com/groups/energydancehealing/ [http://www.facebook.com/groups/energydancehealing/] Discover Dance Healing In-person in Sydney or Online https://dancewithangelahealing.as.me/dancehealing [https://dancewithangelahealing.as.me/dancehealing] Patti’s Links: To schedule a life and work-life balance coaching or Reiki session, go to https://www.vagaro.com/cfidfqf/services [https://www.vagaro.com/cfidfqf/services] If you would like to learn more about working with Patti for coaching services, go to my website: www.CoachingforInspirationwithPatti.com/coaching [www.CoachingforInspirationwithPatti.com/coaching] Exploring Life and Work with Patti - From Chaos to Calm Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/70FztukC0x4anAWdhrGyc0?si=VDVqhUz0Qq-_kK8clj0vRw  [https://open.spotify.com/show/70FztukC0x4anAWdhrGyc0?si=VDVqhUz0Qq-_kK8clj0vRw ] For all of Patti's social media, products, and services, go to  linktr.ee/coachingforinsp [https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Fcoachingforinsp%3Ffbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZQEOaNqYewtv_Cq2xAjvEj4zDcbKJ6n1HNp1wmRQNfy-S_w2n3aAk4F28_aem_osR4UNPG8jOxXtFpL12g1w&e=AT3NibeFfMd-WvBsF9bIWkFa1COhv-x9WWJ-X2U32rE9ugFR9rNPd__BrP90kaf4FuNjAHQFFZGtNEwANt9qFiERfGdwoF-epVmhlvlKcVw5qL-koQV2Zw] BBR Intro and Outro video made in headliner app YouTube Thumbnail made in Canva  The welcome and thank you graphic videos were made in Canva DISCLAIMER | These videos are published for educational purposes, and from our opinions and points of view.

Episode 95 - What Healthy Support Actually Looks Like in Teams and in Families

Support is one of those words that sounds simple until you really look at it. In this podcast episode, we explore what support actually means in real life. Not the ideal version. The lived version. The one where you step in because it feels easier, or because you care, or because you’re used to being the responsible one. We share how helping can sometimes cross into over-functioning, how resentment can build quietly when support isn’t asked for, and why stepping back can feel uncomfortable, especially if being needed has always been part of your identity. This conversation moves between leadership and family life, because the patterns often follow us from one space to another. And sometimes the most supportive thing we can do isn’t to fix, but to listen, pause, and trust someone else’s capacity to do it. As you listen, you might ask yourself: When do I step in too quickly? And what would change if I just paused? If this conversation resonates, consider following the podcast and sharing this episode with someone who carries a lot for others. Building Better Relationships at Home and Work is intended for reflection and personal growth. It is not a substitute for therapy, legal, medical, or other professional advice. Discover the Building Better Relationship Journal & Meditation to Empower you for Beautiful Relationships - https://bit.ly/BBRJournal.⁠ Video made in @Lumen5 ✨ Want To Work With Patti ✨🦋 To schedule a coaching or Reiki session, go to https://www.vagaro.com/cfidfqf/services🦋 If you would like to learn more about working with Patti for coaching services, go to my website: www.CoachingforInspirationwithPatti.com/coachingFor all my social media, products, and services, go to https://linktr.ee/coachingforinsp.🪷 Work with Angela’s Links:Angela's new eBookThe Empaths Guide: How to Stop Taking on Other People's Energyhttps://bit.ly/empathebook1Join Angela’s online Movement Class on Mondays at 7 pm, Sydney timehttps://classbento.com.au/dance-healing-feel-more-relaxed-and-at-home-in-your-bodyJoin Angela on Facebook:Energy and Dance Healing for Intuitiveswww.facebook.com/groups/energydancehealing/Discover Dance Healing In-person in Sydney or Onlinehttps://dancewithangelahealing.as.me/dancehealing

Episode 94 - Your Body Remembers the Fight: How Old Patterns Shape New Conflict

Have you ever reacted to a situation and later wondered why it felt so intense? In Episode 94, we explore how the body remembers past emotional experiences and brings them into present-day interactions. Even when the situation feels new, your response may be shaped by something older. We explore: ❤️ Why certain people or situations feel especially triggering ❤️ How old power dynamics can show up at work ❤️ The difference between reacting automatically and responding with awareness ❤️ Small, supportive shifts that create more emotional ease This episode explores why our reactions make sense and how awareness creates new options. Subscribe to this podcast for more ongoing conversations about emotional awareness, leadership, and healthier relationships at work and at home. 🎙️ Thanks for listening or watching this video. Please like, comment, share, and subscribe. :) Disclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice. If you are experiencing ongoing distress, trauma, or mental health concerns, please seek support from a qualified healthcare or mental health professional. Discover the Building Better Relationship Journal & Meditation to Empower you for Beautiful Relationships - ⁠https://bit.ly/BBRJournal⁠ [https://bit.ly/BBRJournal].⁠ Video made in @Lumen5 Angela’s Links: Angela's new eBook, The Empath's Guide: How to Stop Taking on Other People's Energy ⁠https://bit.ly/empathebook1⁠ [https://bit.ly/empathebook1] Join Angela’s online Movement Class 7 pm Mondays, Sydney time ⁠https://classbento.com.au/dance-healing-feel-more-relaxed-and-at-home-in-your-body⁠ [https://classbento.com.au/dance-healing-feel-more-relaxed-and-at-home-in-your-body] Join Angela on Facebook: Energy and Dance Healing for Intuitives⁠ www.facebook.com/groups/energydancehealing/⁠ [http://www.facebook.com/groups/energydancehealing/] Discover Dance Healing In-person in Sydney or Online⁠https://dancewithangelahealing.as.me/dancehealing⁠ [https://dancewithangelahealing.as.me/dancehealing] Patti’s Links: To schedule a life and work-life balance coaching or Reiki session, go to ⁠https://www.vagaro.com/cfidfqf/services⁠ [https://www.vagaro.com/cfidfqf/services] If you would like to learn more about working with Patti for coaching services, go to my website: ⁠www.CoachingforInspirationwithPatti.com/coaching⁠ [http://www.coachingforinspirationwithpatti.com/coaching] Exploring Life and Work with Patti - From Chaos to Calm Podcast ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/70FztukC0x4anAWdhrGyc0?si=VDVqhUz0Qq-_kK8clj0vRw⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/70FztukC0x4anAWdhrGyc0?si=VDVqhUz0Qq-_kK8clj0vRw] BBR Intro and Outro video made in @headlinerapp. The welcome and thank you graphic videos were made in @Canva.

Episode 93 - Overwhelmed Inside, Guarded Outside: The Intimacy Disconnect

Have you ever felt overwhelmed on the inside, yet calm and fine on the outside? In this episode of Building Better Relationships at Home and Work, we explore the intimacy disconnect that happens when emotional overload leads us to shut down or guard ourselves. While it may look like distance, this response is often a form of self-protection. Together, we discuss how overwhelm impacts connection at home and at work, what’s really happening beneath the surface, and how to stay gently connected without pushing past your limits. Podcast Summary: * Welcome & Introduction * Overwhelmed Inside, Guarded Outside * Emotional Flooding & Shutdown Responses * How Overwhelm Affects Relationships at Home & Work * Why We Withdraw When We’re Overwhelmed * Gentle Solutions for Staying Connected * Listener Reflection * Affirmation & Closing Thoughts ✨ Affirmation for this episode: Even when I feel overwhelmed inside, I am learning how to stay gently connected on the outside. 🎙️ Thanks for listening or watching this video. Please like, comment, share, and subscribe. :) Discover the Building Better Relationship Journal & Meditation to Empower you for Beautiful Relationships - https://bit.ly/BBRJournal [https://bit.ly/BBRJournal].⁠ Video made in @Lumen5 Angela’s Links: Angela's new eBook, The Empath's Guide: How to Stop Taking on Other People's Energy https://bit.ly/empathebook1 [https://bit.ly/empathebook1] Join Angela’s online Movement Class 7 pm Mondays, Sydney time https://classbento.com.au/dance-healing-feel-more-relaxed-and-at-home-in-your-body [https://classbento.com.au/dance-healing-feel-more-relaxed-and-at-home-in-your-body] Join Angela on Facebook: Energy and Dance Healing for Intuitives www.facebook.com/groups/energydancehealing/ [http://www.facebook.com/groups/energydancehealing/] Discover Dance Healing In-person in Sydney or Onlinehttps://dancewithangelahealing.as.me/dancehealing [https://dancewithangelahealing.as.me/dancehealing] Patti’s Links: To schedule a life and work-life balance coaching or Reiki session, go to https://www.vagaro.com/cfidfqf/services [https://www.vagaro.com/cfidfqf/services] If you would like to learn more about working with Patti for coaching services, go to my website: www.CoachingforInspirationwithPatti.com/coaching [http://www.coachingforinspirationwithpatti.com/coaching] Exploring Life and Work with Patti - From Chaos to Calm Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/70FztukC0x4anAWdhrGyc0?si=VDVqhUz0Qq-_kK8clj0vRw [https://open.spotify.com/show/70FztukC0x4anAWdhrGyc0?si=VDVqhUz0Qq-_kK8clj0vRw] For all of Patti's social media, products, and services, visit linktr.ee/coachingforinsp BBR Intro and Outro video made in @headlinerapp. The welcome and thank you graphic videos were made in @Canva. Disclaimer:This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice. If you are experiencing ongoing distress, trauma, or mental health concerns, please seek support from a qualified healthcare or mental health professional. #BuildingBetterRelationshipsatHomeandWork #EmotionalOverwhelm #HealthyCommunication #WorkplaceWellbeing #RelationshipSkills #EmotionalSafety #LeadershipAndRelationships #RelationshipPodcast