The Positivity Xperience

Energy transfer is real—and it can leave you anxious, heavy, or exhausted if you don’t know how to handle it. In this episode, Lori shares tools to recognize when you’re carrying someone else’s energy, respond with grounding and boundaries, and take back your power. Grab the companion worksheet: www.patreon.com/thepositivityxperience [https://www.patreon.com/thepositivityxperience] Let's work together! www.thepositivityxperience.com [https://www.thepositivityxperience.com]

Why do you constantly feel the need to explain yourself—even when it’s not necessary? This episode unpacks the psychology of over-explaining, a hidden trauma response that often stems from people-pleasing, rejection sensitivity, shame, and nervous system dysregulation. 🎙️ In this video, you’ll learn: *Why over-explaining is not clarity—it's a control response *The neuroscience behind your urge to justify everything *How unresolved childhood patterns fuel the need to “prove” yourself *What it says about your boundaries, self-worth, and energy leaks *Tangible scripts and mindset shifts to finally stop over-explaining If you're tired of feeling misunderstood, drained, or guilty for saying “no,” this episode will help you break the pattern and reclaim your emotional energy. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for weekly episodes on self-worth, boundaries, emotional resilience, and radical acceptance. 📌 Worksheet available on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thepositivityxperience [https://www.patreon.com/c/thepositivityxperience] Let's work together! www.thepositivityxperience.com  [https://www.thepositivityxperience.com]

Are excuses keeping you stuck? In this episode of The Positivity Xperience, I break down the psychology of excuses — why we use them, what they’re really protecting us from, and how to call yourself out so you can finally move forward. We’ll dive into: * The hidden fears behind your excuses (failure, judgment, rejection). * Why excuses feel safe in the moment but sabotage you long-term. * How to expose the “hidden payoff” of excuses — and why you keep repeating them. * A step-by-step framework to rewrite your excuses into raw truths. * The cost of holding on to excuses and how to design anti-excuse actions that actually stick. Excuses are just protective lies. They don’t keep you safe — they keep you stuck. This episode is direct, raw, and designed to help you face the harsh truth: it’s time to stop hiding behind excuses and start taking control of your choices. 💎 Download the Patreon worksheet that goes with this episode →www.patreon.com/thepositivityxperience [https://www.patreon.com/c/thepositivityxperience] ✨ If this hit home: * Subscribe to the podcast for weekly episodes on self-awareness, boundaries, and radical acceptance. * Work with me directly and get the FREE Letting Go Workbook: : www.thepositivityxperience.com [https://www.thepositivityxperience.com]

Ever walk away from a conversation more confused than when you started? That’s not an accident—it’s a tactic. Manipulators thrive on distortion, contradictions, and doubt because a foggy mind is easier to control. In this episode, we’ll break down the psychology behind confusion tactics—how they overload your brain, trigger fear responses, and make you question your reality. You’ll learn the playbook manipulators use (word salad, contradictions, selective memory, faux concern) and get clear strategies and scripts to anchor yourself in reality and shut down the fog for good. 👉 If you’ve ever felt mentally twisted after an argument, this one’s for you. Become A Patreon: www.patreon.com/thepositivityxperience [https://www.patreon.com/thepositivityxperience] Get the FREE Letting Go Workbook: www.thepositivityxperience.com [https://www.thepositivityxperience.com]

Do you ever feel like someone twists your words to make you the problem? Or maybe they guilt-trip you with, “After everything I’ve done for you…” Or act “concerned” just to control your choices? These aren’t just frustrating behaviors—these are psychological manipulation tactics designed to make you doubt yourself, feel guilty, and stay compliant. In this episode of The Positivity Xperience, we’re breaking down: 🔹 Why manipulators twist your words (the psychology of control, guilt, and projection). 🔹 The 5 most common manipulation scripts: the Guilt-Tripper, the Score Keeper, and the Fake Concern Manipulator, Victim Card-Manipulator and Martyr Manipulator.  🔹 How to spot the patterns—before you get trapped in them. 🔹 Science-backed insights on why you feel guilty, why it works on your brain, and how to retrain your responses. 🔹 Scripts you can use immediately to shut down manipulation without guilt or over-explaining. ✨ You’ll walk away with real-life examples, actionable tools, and mindset shifts that will help you set stronger boundaries, stop second-guessing yourself, and protect your peace. If you’ve ever been gaslighted, guilt-tripped, or manipulated by “fake concern,” this episode will arm you with the knowledge and confidence to break free. Don’t forget to subscribe to The Positivity Xperience wherever you listen to podcasts or videos for weekly deep dives into boundaries, emotional clarity, and radical self-ownership. Become A Patreon: www.patreon.com/thepositivityxperience [https://www.patreon.com/thepositivityxperience] Get the FREE Letting Go Workbook: www.thepositivityxperience.com [https://www.thepositivityxperience.com]