Why You Overreact (And What to Do Instead)

About this episode

Gabrielle and Charice explore the patterns behind emotional overreactions and how they relate to personal history and needs.

Send us Fan Mail We’ve all had moments where our reaction didn’t match the situation but what if your “overreaction” isn’t random… it’s patterned? In this episode, Gabrielle and Charice unpack emotional reactivity in a way that goes beyond “just calm down.” They explore how your nervous system, past experiences, and unmet needs shape your responses in real time, especially in relationships. If you’ve ever felt embarrassed by how quickly you escalate, shut down, or spiral… this conversation wi...

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Hosts: Gabrielle Williams, Charice Calloway

Topics covered

• emotional reactivity
• nervous system
• relationships
• past experiences
• unmet needs

Keywords

• overreaction
• emotional responses
• nervous system
• relationships
• mental health

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