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The Overwhelmed Brain

Paul Colaianni: Relationship and Emotional Abuse Expert
The Overwhelmed Brain
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  • The Overwhelmed Brain

    The ten components that make up a healthy, long-lasting relationship

    2026/06/28 | 44 mins.
    I talk about toxic relationships all the time, but what do healthy relationships actually look like? Is there a formula? There are criteria. And I'll share ten components of a healthy relationship in this episode.
  • The Overwhelmed Brain

    The bare minimum needed for any close relationship

    2026/06/21 | 41 mins.
    You'd think love and connection would be enough to get through any relationship challenge. But there is something stronger, something deeper that allows feelings to grow and the bond to strengthen.
  • The Overwhelmed Brain

    Should I reveal my past to a potential new partner

    2026/06/14 | 38 mins.
    If you have a history that you're not proud of, and you start a new relationship, should the new potential partner be advised of a past you regret? If you don't tell, will it bring consequences down the road? It's a question some people wrestle with.
  • The Overwhelmed Brain

    Are these old emotional wounds or something real happening now?

    2026/06/07 | 46 mins.
    Are old emotional wounds triggering you today? A woman reached out and shares her struggles about choices she made about a pregnancy and how her partner may have lied about his communication with his ex at the beginning of their relationship. Challenging topics to cover.
  • The Overwhelmed Brain

    The on again off again relationship and other challenging topics

    2026/05/31 | 47 mins.
    Can the on-off relationship work? What about long-distance relationships? I talk about that and also someone asked me if it's their social anxiety or someone's rude behavior that's to blame. It's a grab bag episode today.
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About The Overwhelmed Brain
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 person you want to be. Learn what your parents or caretakers never taught you about emotional wellness and creating strong, non-toxic bonds with others. If you want the exact instructions that will help improve your life, you're in the right place.
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