Overachieving Shitshow

In this engaging conversation, Dr. Kate Rodriguez interviews Judge Deeanne Galvan, exploring the multifaceted roles women play in their personal and professional lives, particularly in the legal field. They discuss the importance of community involvement, the challenges of balancing various responsibilities, and the significance of supporting one another as women. Takeaways Empowerment through com...

In this conversation, Dr. Kate Rodriguez and Emma Rodriguez discuss various aspects of spirituality, personal experiences, and advocacy work, particularly focusing on the intersection of traditional Mexican spirituality and modern practices. They explore themes of authenticity, allyship in the LGBTQ community, and the importance of representation in creative spaces. In this conversation, Dr. Kate...

In this conversation, Dr. Kate Rodriguez interviews Celina Leon, a Corpus Christi native and attorney running for judge. They discuss Celina's journey through education, her experiences as a mother and lawyer, and the challenges of balancing personal and professional life while navigating the political landscape. The conversation explores the challenges and humorous experiences of balancing family...

The conversation covers topics related to grief, miscarriage, toxic relationships, and the aftermath of loss. Vanessa Maldonado shares her personal experiences and challenges, shedding light on the emotional and mental impact of these experiences. Vanessa shares her journey of coping with grief, postpartum depression, and a challenging relationship. She emphasizes the importance of support and und...

The conversation covers topics such as burnout, trauma, self-care, and the mind-body connection. It also delves into the impact of stress on physical health and the importance of taking time to grieve. The conversation concludes with a discussion about upcoming wellness events and the value of collaboration in the wellness community. Takeaways Burnout and stress can have a significant impact on ph...

Dr. Kate Rodriguez discusses the topic of grief and its impact on overachievers. She shares personal experiences and insights on healthy grieving, the challenges overachievers face, and the importance of self-care during the grieving process. Takeaways Grief is a complex and individual experience Overachievers often struggle with grief and need to prioritize self-care Chapters 00:00 Introduction a...

Dr. Kate Rodriguez, a therapist, interviews Tara O'Connell, a legend in the field of Child Protective Services (CPS). Tara shares her background and experiences working in CPS for 26 years, highlighting the challenges, burnout, and moments of impact. The conversation also touches on the role of judges in the CPS system and the importance of caring for children's well-being. The conversation covers...

Dr. Kate and Raymond discuss the challenges and experiences of pursuing careers in entertainment, the importance of cultural representation, and the drive to keep going despite setbacks and obstacles. They also touch on the significance of cultural identity and the support received from the community. The conversation delves into the influence of Corpus Christi on the speaker's comedy and identity...

The conversation covers the chaos of school beginnings, parenting and school challenges, stress signs in students, attention-seeking behaviors, counseling and support, and dealing with stress and pressure. The discussion delves into the challenges faced by parents, students, and school counselors during the school year, highlighting the need for understanding, support, and effective communication....

Dr. Kate Rodriguez and Clarissa Seda discuss their friendship, the traits of a Libra personality, navigating social interactions, managing expectations and identity, coping mechanisms, balancing professionalism and personal life, and the adaptability to overcome challenges. Takeaways Understanding the traits of a Libra personality The importance of self-care and coping mechanisms Chapters 00:00 In...

Am I the Problem? Ever have one of those days when it feels like everyone is mad at you? Your coworker is being snarky, someone quits, your boss seems annoyed, your friends leave you out, and somehow you can't seem to do anything right at home. So you start wondering: Was it something I did? Am I the problem? In this episode, Dr. Kate talks about why we so quickly take responsibility for other peo...

What does one of the world's most active volcanoes have to do with burnout? More than you'd think. While vacationing in Sicily with my family, I found myself staring at Mount Etna as it erupted in the distance. What surprised me wasn't the lava—it was the people. The locals weren't panicking. They watched, stayed informed, made a plan... and then calmly went about their lives. It made me realize t...

Ever feel like you’re pulling off the heist of the century just by showing up to your own job? This week, we’re diving into the absolute exhausting mind-game that is Imposter Syndrome. We talk about why the highest achievers usually feel like the biggest frauds, how to stop waiting for the "fraud police" to show up, and why success doesn't always cure the internal panic. Spoiler alert: You actuall...

In this episode of The Overtucan Shit Show , licensed counselor Dr. Kate Rodriguez delivers some aggressive honesty about our late-night, 11 PM TikTok and Amazon shopping habits. It turns out, we’ve all been sold a lie. We work 40 to 60 hours a week to buy luxury candles, fancy planners, and high-end skincare, hoping they will fix our stress. But here is the clinical truth: you cannot retail-thera...

This week, Kate is taking the shit show on location! We’re coming to you live from Herbanna in Corpus Christi to chat with the ultimate multi-hyphenate: skincare guru, aesthetician, and powerhouse drag performer John Cantu (aka Vivi LeGrand). If you’ve ever identified as "Captain Save-a-Ho," struggled to protect your energy, or needed a little bit of healthy delusion to get your business off the g...

What happens when a therapist and a family law attorney give a high school leadership speech and immediately decide to hit record? Absolute, beautiful chaos. In this episode of the Overachieving Shit Show , Dr. Kate Rodriguez sits down with her very first family law attorney guest—and longtime family friend—Roxy Johnson. Together, Kate and Roxy dive deep into the messy reality of relationships, co...

Long before he was hosting a ridiculous Facebook cooking show where the "surprise taster" was his best friend Sam every single week, Matt Stevens was a high school kid in Portland, Texas renting dance halls and chartering 50-seat buses to Luckenbach. In this laugh-out-loud but surprisingly deep episode, Dr. Kate talks to Matt about what happens when you spend your life managing big personalities (...

Fifteen years, a few panic attacks in the Bell Library, multiple kids, and a dozen jobs later, they are sitting down to talk about how high-capacity women navigate life when they constantly take on "one more thing." If your accountant has ever asked you why you have so many W-2s, or you've accidentally used a deactivated credit card because you're functioning at 70%, this episode is your validatio...

Dr. Kate Lodriguez and Portia Hargrove discuss the challenges of being high-achieving women, setting boundaries, and the importance of proactive self-care. They also explore the impact of being the 'strong one' and the complexities of relationships and dating. The conversation covers topics related to dating, self-reflection, and managing sociopolitical pressure. It delves into the motivations beh...

If your version of "chilling out" involves scrubbing the baseboards, organizing the garage, or aggressively planning your next week, this one is for you. This week, Dr. Kate breaks down the clinical truth behind our historical inability to do absolutely nothing. Spoiler alert: It’s not just a quirky personality trait; it’s hypervigilance. Kate shares hilarious and vulnerable stories about trying t...

In this episode of the Overachieving Shitshow , Dr. Kate is joined by her "sister-in-arms" and fellow overachieving Latina, Sammie Ramon . Sammie isn’t just a corporate meeting planner for a top engineering firm; she’s the current Chair of Leadership Corpus Christi and a master of navigating spaces where she’s often the only person who looks or sounds like her. Dr. Kate and Sammie dive deep into t...

Why do we spend 10 hours putting out fires at work just to come home and watch a medical drama like The Pit ? Dr. Kate gets into the "guilty as charged" reality of why overachievers crave high-stress entertainment and what it reveals about our own nervous systems. In this episode, we break down the five types of burnout—from the "I Got It" over-functioner to the cynical "Everyone is Annoying" phas...

What do you do when your phone charger won't plug in and you're suddenly screaming at the wall? You might be in menopause, and you’re definitely an overachieving shit show. Dr. Kate and guest Heidi Hovda get real about the "psychopath at night" phase of life, the beauty of "rage poems" (5-7-5 or bust!), and why we’re all choosing the bear. Grab a drink and pull up a spot on the floor—this one is f...

Don’t be too pretty. Don’t be too angry. Don’t wear hoops." Criminal defense attorney Lisa Greenberg spent years trying to follow the "rules" of being a female lawyer before realizing that her greatest weapon wasn’t her suit—it was her rage and her humanity. In this episode, Dr. Kate and Lisa dive into the grit of the legal system, the dark humor that keeps them sane, and why being a "Venmo Mom" i...

Do you ever feel like a hero at the office—the calm "fire extinguisher" who handles every crisis with a smile—only to walk through your front door and lose your mind because someone asked what’s for dinner? You’re not a "cold bitch" or a "bad partner." You’re experiencing The Saint Paradox. In this solo episode, Dr. Kate Rodriguez dives into the messy reality of burnout and why we often give our b...