Your Feelings Aren’t the Problem—This Is

About this episode

In this episode, Kim Gross discusses how overthinking emotions can lead to feeling overwhelmed and offers strategies to shift this mindset.

You’re not overwhelmed by your emotions… you’re overwhelmed by the story you’re telling about them. In this episode of Masks Off: Inner Freedom for People Pleasers and Perfectionists, Kim breaks down why overthinking your feelings is actually what keeps you stuck—and how to shift out of the spiral. If you’ve ever found yourself asking: “Why do I feel like this?” “What does this mean?” “How do I fix this?” This episode will help you understand why those questions might be the very thing dysregulating your nervous system. You’ll learn: The difference between feeling your emotions vs. thinking about them How your Inner Controller creates emotional overwhelm Why storytelling amplifies anxiety instead of resolving it A simple, powerful shift: name it, don’t narrate it A 3-step reset to move out of your head and back into your body This isn’t about fixing your emotions. It’s about learning how to be with them—without the story. If you’re ready to feel without spiraling, this episode is for you. 👉 Connect with Kim (the host): 👉 New Book: https://www.kimgrosscoaching.com/free-to-be.php 👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kimgrosscoaching 👉 Instagram…

People in this episode

Host: Kim Gross

Topics covered

• emotional awareness
• overthinking
• nervous system
• anxiety
• self-acceptance

Keywords

• emotions
• storytelling
• anxiety
• nervous system
• self-improvement
• mindfulness

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