If you feel like your brain never shuts off, you forget things constantly, and you’re overwhelmed by the mental load of motherhood—this episode will make you feel seen.

In this relatable and hilarious episode, psychotherapist Suzanne Orlando breaks down “mom brain”—what it really is, why it happens, and why it’s not forgetfulness… it’s cognitive overload.

From mental load and invisible labor to anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and emotional overwhelm, this episode dives into the real psychology behind what moms experience every day.

You’ll learn:

• Why your brain feels constantly overwhelmed as a mom
  

• The science behind mental load, anxiety, and overstimulation
  

• What intrusive thoughts are and why they are normal
  

• Why you snap over “small things” (and why it’s not a personality flaw)
  

• How to manage cognitive overload in real, practical ways
  

  If you’re a mom navigating parenting, stress, anxiety, or burnout—this episode will help you understand your brain, feel less alone, and give you language for what you’ve been experiencing.

You’re not forgetting.

You’re carrying too much.

Parenting adolescents can feel like driving without directions.

In this episode, inspired by the song Does Anybody Have a Map? from Dear Evan Hansen, I talk honestly about what it’s like navigating the teenage years for the first time.

Even after 20 years as a psychotherapist working with adolescents, there are still moments with my own kids where I think, does anybody actually have a map for this stage of parenting?

We explore the reality of parenting tweens and teens today—from social media pressure and teen anxiety to the internal battle between therapist brain and mom brain. I also share why our kids don’t need perfect parents with all the answers—they need parents who show up, repair mistakes, and help them navigate the messy road of growing up.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re handling your teenager the “right way,” this episode will remind you that none of us have the full map, but we can still find our way forward. 🎙️

As Gen X parents, we got a break from social drama when the school bell rang on Friday. Our kids don’t. Their social world follows them everywhere, through texts, posts, group chats, and social media, and it changes the way they experience trust, rejection, and connection.

In this episode, I talk about how we can teach kids to build trust in friendships using the marble theory, how to recognize who really shows up for them, and why noticing the small moments of connection matters more than grand gestures.

But just as important, and something nobody talks about, is how to teach kids how not to be friends with someone respectfully. Kids don’t need to be close with everyone, but they do need to learn how to set boundaries while still being kind and emotionally mature.

We’ll talk about:

• How kids actually learn to trust their friends

• Why social media makes friendships harder than ever

• The psychology behind belonging and rejection

• How to teach kids to be thoughtful friends

• How to step back from a friendship without being cruel

• Why middle school doesn’t have to feel like social warfare

Because friendship isn’t just about being nice, it’s about learning who deserves a place in your marble jar and how to coexist with the people who don’t.

If you’re raising kids in today’s social world, or still healing from your own middle school friendships, this episode is for you.