<![CDATA[You’re Not As F*cked up As You Think You Are!]]>https://elburns02.podbean.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:45:05 GMTWed, 14 Jan 2026 22:05:56 GMT60elburns02We’re here to help you feel less alone!episodicelburns02elburns02@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Mind Hacks]]>Hacks for getting your mind to work with you instead of against you in day to day activities!

]]>03a014d6-46ed-4242-b681-100febf06fb9Sat, 24 Jan 2026 02:33:27 GMT<p>Hacks for getting your mind to work with you instead of against you in day to day activities!</p>yes00:45:28123Mind Hacksfull<![CDATA[Imposter Syndrome!]]>Imposter Syndrome is lame. Lets deal with it.

]]>cfd3b7b1-aba7-4761-8967-98638ee1fa1fFri, 23 Jan 2026 21:38:26 GMT<p>Imposter Syndrome is lame. Lets deal with it.</p>yes00:47:12122Imposter Syndrome!full<![CDATA[Discipline for Dummies]]>In this Episode Emily and Miranda discuss how discipline tends to show up a lot more readily when the future looks bright, so what do you do when it doesn't? This episode has some ideas!

]]>https://elburns02.podbean.com/e/the-discipline-dilemma/elburns02.podbean.com/65997b67-993f-3875-8c58-7c47ce8cea16Sat, 20 Sep 2025 20:44:22 GMT<p>In this Episode Emily and Miranda discuss how discipline tends to show up a lot more readily when the future looks bright, so what do you do when it doesn't? This episode has some ideas!</p> yes00:40:1919Discipline for Dummiesfull<![CDATA[You're Not as Behind as You Think You Are Part 2!]]>Ok Ok Ok! In this Episode Emily and Miranda actually deliver on their promise to discuss the treacherous illusion of "I'm behind" that so many of us are caught in.

Do you feel like you're not where you "should" be in life? Everyone else is doing better and your stuck sitting there watching life's milestones pass you by and even though you're not sure you really wanted to achieve said milestone, it still makes you feel bad about yourself when someone else does? Well you're not alone. Especially if your struggle with this in your career! Maybe give a listen for a little mental health

edu-tainment!(sorry for using that word)

There's a lot going on in this episode! Miranda spills some tea, Emily fails at grounding,  someone shares a mental reframe that broke her out of the "I'm Behind" mental prison for a WHOLE DAY, Dolly the Kitten does some astral traveling, both hosts make a decent case against the functionality of telling yourself you're "behind" and overall they just try to help bring awareness to this insidious way of thinking thats snatching up our peace like a Grinch grabbin tinsel. 

Also...Its episode 20!!!

]]>https://elburns02.podbean.com/e/youre-not-as-behind-as-you-think-you-are-part-2/elburns02.podbean.com/1e59695d-7901-3d71-b03f-d370e94c2e28Mon, 15 Dec 2025 20:54:59 GMT<p>Ok Ok Ok! In this Episode Emily and Miranda actually deliver on their promise to discuss the treacherous illusion of "I'm behind" that so many of us are caught in.</p> <p>Do you feel like you're not where you "should" be in life? Everyone else is doing better and your stuck sitting there watching life's milestones pass you by and even though you're not sure you really wanted to achieve said milestone, it still makes you feel bad about yourself when someone else does? Well you're not alone. Especially if your struggle with this in your career! Maybe give a listen for a little mental health</p> <p>edu-tainment!(sorry for using that word)</p> <p>There's a lot going on in this episode! Miranda spills some tea, Emily fails at grounding,  someone shares a mental reframe that broke her out of the "I'm Behind" mental prison for a WHOLE DAY, Dolly the Kitten does some astral traveling, both hosts make a decent case against the functionality of telling yourself you're "behind" and overall they just try to help bring awareness to this insidious way of thinking thats snatching up our peace like a Grinch grabbin tinsel. </p> <p>Also...Its episode 20!!!</p> yes00:49:4420You're Not as Behind as You Think You Are Part 2!full<![CDATA[How ya doin on those resolutions?]]>We are releasing from a new platform but hey, now that we're halfway through the year its a good a time as any to check in with those goals you have for 2025! Don't Worry! We're not here to make you feel bad for not hitting them, I, Emily am not all that close to hitting mine just yet but this episode is to help you think of goals and resolutions in a less confronting way than we as a society are accustomed to. Its kinda hard to achieve goals when thinking about them makes you feel guilt/shame/fear all the usual suspects that hang out in "should" land. Anyways...hope you enjoy it!

]]>https://elburns02.podbean.com/e/how-ya-doin-on-those-resolutions/elburns02.podbean.com/59831b9c-4767-38d1-a646-366781c81ac9Tue, 20 May 2025 17:49:54 GMT<p>We are releasing from a new platform but hey, now that we're halfway through the year its a good a time as any to check in with those goals you have for 2025! Don't Worry! We're not here to make you feel bad for not hitting them, I, Emily am not all that close to hitting mine just yet but this episode is to help you think of goals and resolutions in a less confronting way than we as a society are accustomed to. Its kinda hard to achieve goals when thinking about them makes you feel guilt/shame/fear all the usual suspects that hang out in "should" land. Anyways...hope you enjoy it!</p> yes00:44:0812How ya doin on those resolutions?full<![CDATA[You're not as lazy as you think you are!]]>In this episode Miranda and Emily discuss their numbing habits of the past and present (mostly TV) and some guilt free ways they've gotten themselves to cut back on the screen time! Do you judge yourself for watching too much TV? Maybe the reason for all the binging isn't that you're not a total piece of sh*t! Check out this episode for alternative theories!

]]>https://elburns02.podbean.com/e/youre-not-as-lazyaddicted-to-tv-as-you-think-you-are/elburns02.podbean.com/9f16f71c-8d5d-3a96-95bd-e6175ffee41dSat, 06 Dec 2025 00:30:17 GMT<p>In this episode Miranda and Emily discuss their numbing habits of the past and present (mostly TV) and some guilt free ways they've gotten themselves to cut back on the screen time! Do you judge yourself for watching too much TV? Maybe the reason for all the binging isn't that you're not a total piece of sh*t! Check out this episode for alternative theories!</p> yes00:48:2519You're not as lazy as you think you are!full<![CDATA[Choose Your Mood AND Feel Your Feelings?!]]>Can it be done all at once?! On todays episode Emily and Miranda discuss that very thing while also being attacked by kittens. An eventful episode to say the least. Please enjoy, rate, review and subscribe! 

]]>https://elburns02.podbean.com/e/choose-your-mood-and-feel-your-feelings/elburns02.podbean.com/0c028abc-ae53-3bcf-b0f7-f16045fab90bFri, 07 Nov 2025 22:49:48 GMT<p>Can it be done all at once?! On todays episode Emily and Miranda discuss that very thing while also being attacked by kittens. An eventful episode to say the least. Please enjoy, rate, review and subscribe! </p> yes00:52:5216Choose Your Mood AND Feel Your Feelings?!full<![CDATA[An Informal Chat Regarding State Dependent Cognition]]>Our mood often colors our oerception of reality way more than we are conscious of. It can lead to you really getting in your own way with career, relationships and many other areas of life...so we chat about it!

]]>https://elburns02.podbean.com/e/an-informal-chat-regarding-state-dependent-cognition/elburns02.podbean.com/20c8bcd2-cc56-3ebf-943c-48e4dab08f61Sat, 25 Oct 2025 00:43:16 GMT<p>Our mood often colors our oerception of reality way more than we are conscious of. It can lead to you really getting in your own way with career, relationships and many other areas of life...so we chat about it!</p> yes01:04:2214An Informal Chat Regarding State Dependent Cognitionfull<![CDATA[You Can Do It! A Chat About Why We Keep Putting Off Our Dreams.]]>Procrastination comes for us all, almost as certainly as death. In this episode Emily and Miranda talk about some models of mind that cause it and some that might help stop it from holding you back from your goals!

]]>https://elburns02.podbean.com/e/you-can-do-it-a-chat-about-why-we-keep-putting-off-our-dreams/elburns02.podbean.com/f8e5c65c-1712-3b7d-8ed6-0d50944c719bFri, 10 Oct 2025 15:04:23 GMT<p>Procrastination comes for us all, almost as certainly as death. In this episode Emily and Miranda talk about some models of mind that cause it and some that might help stop it from holding you back from your goals!</p> yes01:05:2012You Can Do It! A Chat About Why We Keep Putting Off Our Dreams.full<![CDATA[Whats the Deal With Mindfulness?!?]]>In this episode Emily and Miranda do their best to discuss the general concept of mindfulness, how it can help you break out of destructive patterns and to enjoy a more peaceful life! It probably won't make you any dumber to listen!

]]>https://elburns02.podbean.com/e/whats-the-deal-with-mindfulness/elburns02.podbean.com/24bc0cdc-14b3-37d1-b169-e0a6b6094f60Fri, 03 Oct 2025 03:36:23 GMT<p>In this episode Emily and Miranda do their best to discuss the general concept of mindfulness, how it can help you break out of destructive patterns and to enjoy a more peaceful life! It probably won't make you any dumber to listen!</p> yes00:51:3811Whats the Deal With Mindfulness?!?full<![CDATA[Procrastinating on Life Admin? This Might Help!]]>In this Episode Emily and Miranda discuss some of the reasons we tend to procrastinate on life admin tasks that seems so incredibly easy. If you find yourself perpetually putting off trips to fedex, making oil change appointments, or finally repotting your plants, this episode might be a good one for ya!

]]>https://elburns02.podbean.com/e/procrastinating-on-life-admin-this-might-help/elburns02.podbean.com/6e1a05d3-6933-32d4-ab24-0d937b959e81Fri, 31 Oct 2025 22:19:57 GMT<p>In this Episode Emily and Miranda discuss some of the reasons we tend to procrastinate on life admin tasks that seems so incredibly easy. If you find yourself perpetually putting off trips to fedex, making oil change appointments, or finally repotting your plants, this episode might be a good one for ya!</p> yes00:55:1015Procrastinating on Life Admin? This Might Help!full<![CDATA[Dealing with Unworthiness with Humor and Love]]>In this episode Emily and Miranda get a little vulnerable. They share some of their unworthiness patterns in hopes of helping you spot your own, feel less alone and of course laugh a lil!

Alan Watts talk

]]>https://elburns02.podbean.com/e/dealing-with-unworthiness-with-humor-and-love/elburns02.podbean.com/100ad27c-4276-34df-b351-775c6fd1e49eTue, 08 Jul 2025 01:53:40 GMT<p>In this episode Emily and Miranda get a little vulnerable. They share some of their unworthiness patterns in hopes of helping you spot your own, feel less alone and of course laugh a lil!</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZPBGv2BG6U&amp;t=208s" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Alan Watts talk</a></p> no01:13:346Dealing with Unworthiness with Humor and Lovefull<![CDATA[Positivity without the Toxicity!]]>In this episode, Emily and Miranda discuss whether or not they are Aliens and also delve into some one the nuances between being toxically positive and just being regularly positive!

]]>https://elburns02.podbean.com/e/positivity-without-the-toxicity/elburns02.podbean.com/07dfb8f7-e6cd-3a09-a396-d147c65907b7Sat, 27 Sep 2025 01:13:57 GMT<p>In this episode, Emily and Miranda discuss whether or not they are Aliens and also delve into some one the nuances between being toxically positive and just being regularly positive!</p> yes00:54:0010Positivity without the Toxicity!full<![CDATA[Stop Telling Yourself Such Scary Stories!]]>   It's the time of year we love to tell scary stories... but some of them are just too much! You thought the the ones about Slender Man were scary?! Well, have you ever told yourself the one called, "I'm not good enough"? or "I'll never find love and I'll be alone forever"? Those stories cause a lot more fear and anxiety for us than Michael Myers ever could and yet we can't stop telling them to ourselves! 

   In this episode Emily and Miranda discuss the kinds of limiting stories we always tell ourselves and how even though they feel true, they are every bit as fictional as Freddy and Jason. Listen to this episode and stop scaring yourself with such terrible stories!

]]>https://elburns02.podbean.com/e/stop-telling-yourself-such-scary-stories/elburns02.podbean.com/1683e897-ae76-3a5d-8e49-bd51cf97abfdFri, 17 Oct 2025 22:58:24 GMT<p>   It's the time of year we love to tell scary stories... but some of them are just too much! You thought the the ones about Slender Man were scary?! Well, have you ever told yourself the one called, "I'm not good enough"? or "I'll never find love and I'll be alone forever"? Those stories cause a lot more fear and anxiety for us than Michael Myers ever could and yet we can't stop telling them to ourselves! </p> <p>   In this episode Emily and Miranda discuss the kinds of limiting stories we always tell ourselves and how even though they feel true, they are every bit as fictional as Freddy and Jason. Listen to this episode and stop scaring yourself with such terrible stories!</p> yes00:58:2813Stop Telling Yourself Such Scary Stories!full<![CDATA[You're Not as Behind as You Think You Are + Discipline vs Self Care!]]>Wow there's a lot in this episode! Emily and Miranda wade into the murky waters of discipline vs self care, chat about the limiting stories we have that seamlessly masquerade as objective reality, and discuss what its like always feeling desperately yet vaguely behind in life. Also, Emily shares a very important MLM PSA as well as a F*cked up thing of the week that isn't so PG and Miranda showcases her rap skills. 

]]>https://elburns02.podbean.com/e/youre-not-as-behind-as-you-think-you-are/elburns02.podbean.com/eebe86a8-c0d4-39bc-b361-3c931e7a643fFri, 14 Nov 2025 20:15:17 GMT<p>Wow there's a lot in this episode! Emily and Miranda wade into the murky waters of discipline vs self care, chat about the limiting stories we have that seamlessly masquerade as objective reality, and discuss what its like always feeling desperately yet vaguely behind in life. Also, Emily shares a very important MLM PSA as well as a F*cked up thing of the week that isn't so PG and Miranda showcases her rap skills. </p> yes01:09:0017You're Not as Behind as You Think You Are + Discipline vs Self Care!full<![CDATA[Cleaner Motivation = More Energy?]]>In this episode Miranda and Emily keep it real light and silly while discussing how core childhood wounds have unconsciously driven big decisions and even the entire directions of their lives and how common this actually is for a lot of us humans. Digging right into how it can be painful to examine but how once you clean up the things actually driving you and you're working from real inspiration and not the lack of love and understanding you felt in childhood, life can start feeling a whole lot lighter!

]]>https://elburns02.podbean.com/e/cleaner-motivation-more-energy/elburns02.podbean.com/12384f42-1230-34e7-957b-d6230de54dfeFri, 28 Nov 2025 19:16:33 GMT<p>In this episode Miranda and Emily keep it real light and silly while discussing how core childhood wounds have unconsciously driven big decisions and even the entire directions of their lives and how common this actually is for a lot of us humans. Digging right into how it can be painful to examine but how once you clean up the things actually driving you and you're working from real inspiration and not the lack of love and understanding you felt in childhood, life can start feeling a whole lot lighter!</p> yes01:06:3518Cleaner Motivation = More Energy?full<![CDATA["Navigating Self-Esteem and Self-Compassion in Everyday Life"]]>Hey friends! In this Episode Emily and Miranda discuss the not so obvious but fairly significant benefits of patting yourself on the back for the little things everyday. That seemed sufficient but the AI editing software wanted to tart it up a little more so...

Here is what AI had to say about this episode, "Join Emily and Miranda in this insightful episode as they delve into the fluctuating nature of self-esteem and the common struggle of personal appreciation. Through candid stories and humorous anecdotes, they explore the importance of recognizing and celebrating the small, everyday victories that often go unnoticed. Discover how shifting your focus from criticism to self-praise can not only uplift your mood but also transform your motivation and life perspective. Whether you're battling self-doubt or simply seeking ways to enhance your daily mindset, this episode offers relatable experiences and practical advice to help you appreciate your own journey more. Tune in and learn why you're not as "fucked up" as you might think!"

 

]]>https://elburns02.podbean.com/e/navigating-self-esteem-and-self-compassion-in-everyday-life/elburns02.podbean.com/c0669d92-bdf4-3067-ac25-3c269fd1b478Thu, 26 Jun 2025 22:02:15 GMT<p>Hey friends! In this Episode Emily and Miranda discuss the not so obvious but fairly significant benefits of patting yourself on the back for the little things everyday. That seemed sufficient but the AI editing software wanted to tart it up a little more so...</p> <p>Here is what AI had to say about this episode, "Join Emily and Miranda in this insightful episode as they delve into the fluctuating nature of self-esteem and the common struggle of personal appreciation. Through candid stories and humorous anecdotes, they explore the importance of recognizing and celebrating the small, everyday victories that often go unnoticed. Discover how shifting your focus from criticism to self-praise can not only uplift your mood but also transform your motivation and life perspective. Whether you're battling self-doubt or simply seeking ways to enhance your daily mindset, this episode offers relatable experiences and practical advice to help you appreciate your own journey more. Tune in and learn why you're not as "fucked up" as you might think!"</p> <p> </p> yes00:47:424"Navigating Self-Esteem and Self-Compassion in Everyday Life"full<![CDATA[Is it Self Care?]]>Do you ever find yourself taking some action you believe to be "self care" in the moment only to look back later and realize it did not, in fact, make you feel cared for in any way?   There are so many mixed messages out there about what it actually is, not to mention that the entire concept has been completely hijacked by capitalism! Sometimes it feels a lot harder than it should. Ultimately, these hosts feel that it is a very subjective experience and so this episode will not have recommendations for the best bath bombs or advise you to cancel all your plans. Instead, they will walk you through some ways to figure out what self care actually looks like for your unique self and also how to better identify actions that masquerade as self care but don't deliver in the end.

]]>https://elburns02.podbean.com/e/is-it-self-care/elburns02.podbean.com/9b3deccb-9459-348e-9adf-eb8cc282d200Sat, 20 Dec 2025 01:20:45 GMT<p>Do you ever find yourself taking some action you believe to be "self care" in the moment only to look back later and realize it did not, in fact, make you feel cared for in any way?   There are so many mixed messages out there about what it actually is, not to mention that the entire concept has been completely hijacked by capitalism! Sometimes it feels a lot harder than it should. Ultimately, these hosts feel that it is a very subjective experience and so this episode will not have recommendations for the best bath bombs or advise you to cancel all your plans. Instead, they will walk you through some ways to figure out what self care actually looks like for your unique self and also how to better identify actions that masquerade as self care but don't deliver in the end.</p> yes00:47:0521Is it Self Care?full<![CDATA[Mastering Urges: A Brain-Based Approach to Habit Change]]>In this insightful episode, Emily and Miranda explore new strategies for dealing with urges that often lead to destructive habits. From overspending to junk food indulgences, they share personal stories and practical advice on how to rewire the brain and use a brain-based approach to overcome these challenges. The discussion emphasizes the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques and planning to mitigate the impact of urges, helping listeners find balance without relying solely on deep psychological work.

Join Emily and Miranda as they candidly discuss their experiences and provide a fresh perspective on managing impulses, using simple yet powerful methods that have worked for them. Whether it’s avoiding that tempting treat or sticking to a budget, this episode offers relatable stories and useful tips for anyone looking to regain control over their habits. Discover the blend of mindfulness and planning that can transform your response to urges and lead to healthier lifestyle choices.

]]>https://elburns02.podbean.com/e/mastering-urges-a-brain-based-approach-to-habit-change/elburns02.podbean.com/6b067cbb-5c70-3227-8d40-d68914bdf6a7Thu, 12 Jun 2025 19:51:13 GMT<p>In this insightful episode, Emily and Miranda explore new strategies for dealing with urges that often lead to destructive habits. From overspending to junk food indulgences, they share personal stories and practical advice on how to rewire the brain and use a brain-based approach to overcome these challenges. The discussion emphasizes the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques and planning to mitigate the impact of urges, helping listeners find balance without relying solely on deep psychological work.</p> <p>Join Emily and Miranda as they candidly discuss their experiences and provide a fresh perspective on managing impulses, using simple yet powerful methods that have worked for them. Whether it’s avoiding that tempting treat or sticking to a budget, this episode offers relatable stories and useful tips for anyone looking to regain control over their habits. Discover the blend of mindfulness and planning that can transform your response to urges and lead to healthier lifestyle choices.</p> yes00:56:095Mastering Urges: A Brain-Based Approach to Habit Changefull<![CDATA[Analysis Paralysis and Some Unique/Unusual Ways To Get Out Of It!]]>In this episode Emily and Miranda chat about how perfectionism and fear of making the "wrong" decision in important life choices but also little every day circumstances can keep you stuck and be a huge energy drain. They also share a few thoughts on how to let go of those fears and live with a little more freedom!

]]>https://elburns02.podbean.com/e/analysis-paralysis-and-some-uniqueunusual-ways-to-get-out-of-it/elburns02.podbean.com/b49a3d4f-7053-32d5-b35b-40e193954ca5Thu, 24 Jul 2025 21:41:38 GMT<p>In this episode Emily and Miranda chat about how perfectionism and fear of making the "wrong" decision in important life choices but also little every day circumstances can keep you stuck and be a huge energy drain. They also share a few thoughts on how to let go of those fears and live with a little more freedom!</p> yes00:50:2417Analysis Paralysis and Some Unique/Unusual Ways To Get Out Of It!full<![CDATA[You're Not as Alone as You Think You Are!]]>Today Emily and Miranda discuss dealing with flakey friends, feeling like the only lonely person on the planet and crying-themed birthday parties!

]]>https://elburns02.podbean.com/e/youre-not-as-alone-as-you-think-you-are/elburns02.podbean.com/dacc3fa2-a1e1-3397-aec2-c516bb50a8efSat, 24 May 2025 01:58:58 GMT<p>Today Emily and Miranda discuss dealing with flakey friends, feeling like the only lonely person on the planet and crying-themed birthday parties!</p> yes00:53:3313You're Not as Alone as You Think You Are!full<![CDATA[Hello and Welcome!]]>Intro episode for the podcast! Miranda and Emily share what its all about here!

]]>https://elburns02.podbean.com/e/hello-and-welcome/elburns02.podbean.com/43c0e9f8-e577-364c-9678-3ba37afad392Tue, 13 May 2025 22:40:31 GMT<p>Intro episode for the podcast! Miranda and Emily share what its all about here!</p> yes00:25:5911Hello and Welcome!full<![CDATA[How to Plan Your Week to Actually Get Things Done! (and not hate every minute of it!)]]>In this Episode Emily and Miranda chat about why so many of us have goals on our to do lists for years and years and never make progress AND some ways to break out of that pattern!

]]>https://elburns02.podbean.com/e/how-to-plan-your-week-to-actually-get-things-done-and-not-hate-every-minute-of-it/elburns02.podbean.com/abf5328d-7b9e-3bc3-a6ac-b341d140a223Sun, 17 Aug 2025 04:19:27 GMT<p>In this Episode Emily and Miranda chat about why so many of us have goals on our to do lists for years and years and never make progress AND some ways to break out of that pattern!</p> yes01:02:118How to Plan Your Week to Actually Get Things Done! (and not hate every minute of it!)full