#305: Do family gatherings leave you feeling like you're competing in the emotional outsourcing Olympics? You walk in with the best intentions, but within minutes, your nervous system is doing backflips. Your cousin is making passive-aggressive comments about your career, your mom is guilt-tripping you about not calling enough, and of course, someone has brought up politics over dessert. Sound familiar?Join me this week as I share my top tips for talking to challenging family members, complete with examples and even a sprinkle of pizzazz. We'll cover everything from setting limits with love to managing political conversations without wanting to scream into a pillow afterwards. If you've been wishing for a way to navigate family gatherings without feeling emotionally drained, this episode is for you.Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://victoriaalbina.com/305

#304: Do you ever feel like you're carrying the weight of the world, pouring yourself out for everyone but you? What if I told you there's a reason your body feels braced, tense, or disconnected - and that your wise body holds the keys to a radically different experience?In this episode, I explore the science of why nervous system education and somatic practices are vital for building a life of ease, connection, and authenticity. I also show you how to reclaim your birthright of joy and break free from old patterns that are keeping you small.Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://victoriaalbina.com/304

#303: Are you clinging to relationships, roles, or identities that no longer fit the person you're becoming? In this episode, I explore how to consciously evaluate the relationships in your life - with people, jobs, titles, and even your own stories. Letting go of what doesn't serve you is a profound act of self-care. It creates space for the relationships and experiences that truly nurture your growth, and this week, you’ll learn how to build a life filled with authentic connections. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://victoriaalbina.com/303

#302: Do you find yourself constantly trying to please others, even to your own detriment? In this episode, I’m joined by Paige Pritchard, a finance coach on a mission to educate ambitious women who are ready to leave their financial self-sabotage in the dust. We dive deep into the concept of emotional outsourcing - when we look outside ourselves for safety, belonging, and worth - and discuss how this shows up in overspending, people-pleasing, and living inauthentic lives. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://victoriaalbina.com/302

#301: Feeling the weight of this post-election moment? Me too. In this episode, I explore how to keep moving forward without falling prey to the swirling chaos designed to leave us exhausted and isolated. I share nine key practices to stay grounded, connected, and committed to creating change, from trusting your inner wisdom to understanding how to disrupt power structures. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://victoriaalbina.com/301

#300: What if healing isn't a perfectly straight road, but a journey of continuous growth and self-discovery? In this special milestone episode, I'm sharing the 10 most profound lessons I've learned from our conversations together. From embracing non-linear healing to claiming joy as your birthright, these insights have the power to shift your perspective and deepen your healing journey. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://victoriaalbina.com/300

#299: Do you ever catch yourself saying things like "I don't want to be a burden" or "I should be able to handle this on my own?" These sneaky emotional outsourcing thoughts can keep us trapped in codependent, people-pleasing, and perfectionist patterns. The good news is that I have practical remedies that will help you break free. From the 2% permission practice to reversing the spotlight effect, you'll walk away with actionable steps to start prioritizing your own needs and desires. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://victoriaalbina.com/299

#298: Are you tired of feeling like a doormat in your relationships? But are you also scared of being perceived as a jerk if you stop people-pleasing and start setting boundaries? What’s the secret to being loving and supportive without abandoning yourself in the process? This week, I dive deep into the difference between being considerate and codependent. You'll learn how to recognize when you're engaging in emotional outsourcing, how to start setting boundaries that protect your energy and well-being, and how you can show up for others from a place of genuine care instead of obligation or fear. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://victoriaalbina.com/298

#297: Have you heard of the "nervous system reset"? It's a popular idea these days, but is it really possible to erase the impact of trauma with the push of an imaginary button? In this episode, I dive deep into the science of trauma and the nervous system to explain why the notion of a reset is not only inaccurate, but potentially harmful. I explore what trauma really is, how it shapes our nervous system, and what true healing involves. (Spoiler alert: it's not about eliminating our experiences, but integrating them.) Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://victoriaalbina.com/297

#296: Are you ready to radically change your life through self-love and healing? In this week's episode, Ali Zamora shares her transformative journey of overcoming codependency and depression by trusting her intuition and embracing embodiment practices.    Ali discusses how the foundational tools she learned in my Anchored program equipped her to navigate the layers of healing and step into her most authentic self. If you've been struggling with emotional outsourcing, perfectionism, or people-pleasing, this episode will inspire you to start questioning everything and create the life you truly desire.   Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://victoriaalbina.com/296

#296: Are you ready to radically change your life through self-love and healing? In this week's episode, Ali Zamora shares her transformative journey of overcoming codependency and depression by trusting her intuition and embracing embodiment practices. Ali discusses how the foundational tools she learned in my Anchored program equipped her to navigate the layers of healing and step into her most authentic self. If you've been struggling with emotional outsourcing, perfectionism, or people-pleasing, this episode will inspire you to start questioning everything and create the life you truly desire.Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://victoriaalbina.com/296

#295: Have you ever wondered what the differences between an ultimatum and a boundary are, and which might be the better choice? What do you do when you’re having a challenging conversation with someone and they go quiet, leaving you feeling freaked out and anxious? In this episode of Feminist Wellness, I offer my answers to these questions and show you how to regulate your nervous system from a place of compassion and curiosity while holding space for those you love.    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://victoriaalbina.com/295

Are you done doing too much for everyone else (then resenting them), and putting yourself last? It’s time to step into a life where you’re no longer overriding your needs, on the verge of burnout, and feeling completely disconnected from your own self. If you’re ready to start building relationships with more authenticity and less one sided overfunctioning (even if that means some relationships aren’t ready to evolve with you)… join me on Tuesday, October 15th at 8pm ET for a free all new webinar called Stop Overfunctioning! Register today: https://victoriaalbina.com/stop-overfunctioning/

#294: I am so thrilled to be joined this week by my Anchored alum Hedy, a full-time job-haver, a full-time mom, and a dog mom. After joining Anchored, she describes the growth she has seen in her life since as profound. Hedy took a chance on herself, said yes, and learning how her life has changed on the other side of Anchored is the medicine we all need right now.   Tune in today to hear Hedy’s story of letting go of control, perfectionism, and codependency in a community that met her where she was, so she could change where she was. Hedy shares how she improved the way she shows up in relationship with others, learned to live in her body, and she vulnerably dives into using the lessons she learned in Anchored long after she left. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://victoriaalbina.com/294

#293: Do you find yourself constantly accommodating others at the expense of your own needs and desires? In this episode of Feminist Wellness, we explore the profound shift from bracing tolerance to intentional tolerance in the healing journey out of emotional outsourcing. Tune in to discover how you can cultivate a grounded presence and emotional resilience, so you can thrive in life without losing yourself in the process. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://victoriaalbina.com/293

#292: Most people think that if they’ve been living at one extreme of always saying yes, they need to swing to the other extreme of always saying no and become wildly independent. But that’s no way to be in a loving, caring relationship. The magic lies somewhere in the middle, and it starts by making the choice to no longer self-abandon, which takes a whole lot of self-love.    Join me this week to learn my roadmap for breaking free from the self-abandonment cycle and embracing a life of greater interdependence. You’ll hear how to use somatics and thought work to manage difficult emotions, the importance of setting boundaries, and concrete tools for interrupting this cycle so you can reclaim your authentic sense of self.   Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://victoriaalbina.com/292

#291: Many of us have received messages from society that our authentic, most real, and embodied selves are simply not okay. What’s logical is for us to step away from being that person out in the world. In this episode, I dive deep into the self-abandonment cycle that many of us find ourselves trapped in.   Join me this week to learn why you might be stuck in a self-abandonment cycle, and the somatic impact of over-functioning in your life. You’ll hear how our childhood experiences shape our adult behaviors, how the self-abandonment cycle manifests, and questions that will help you begin to recognize it in your own life.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://victoriaalbina.com/291

#290: Mary is a high school teacher with a passion for mind-body science who joined my program, Anchored, looking for a greater sense of ease and confidence, especially as she contemplated a big career transition. This week, Mary is sharing how the inner work she did in Anchored is helping her navigate uncertainty with grace and dream bigger for her life and career.    Tune in to hear how our work together has impacted Mary's family system, what it’s really like to be coached in a group, and the transformations Mary is continuing to experience as an alum.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://victoriaalbina.com/290

Why does it feel so cozy to think in extremes? All-or-nothing thinking limits the possibilities available to us and is a habit we can fall into without ever realizing it. That’s why this week, I challenge you to step out of your own unintentional thinking and start seeing the glorious, grey middle ground that will help you create a life you love.   Join me this week to learn why you might be spinning in all-or-nothing thinking and how to break free. I show you what happens when you buy into all-or-nothing thinking, why it both fuels and is fueled by emotional outsourcing tendencies, and practical remedies that will help you take a more nuanced approach to life   Get full show notes and more information here: https://victoriaalbina.com/289  

#288: We can’t heal hurt with more hurt, so when life feels way too life-y and you’re spiraling in your shame stories, this is the tool you can lean on to introduce a little gray into those negative thoughts.   Join me on this episode to hear what my GRACE protocol entails, and how it will shift you out of the story that says shame is who you are, into an identity where shame has just been a part of your history. I show you how to systematically recognize and shift out of the shame identity, so you can foster a healthier, more resilient self-concept.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://victoriaalbina.com/288