Help Me, I’m tired!

Episode Description: We’ve all had those moments—our brain is thinking one thing, our mouth says another, and suddenly we’re cringing at the words that just slipped out. In this episode, Kanu shares a hilarious but all-too-relatable story about a McDonald’s drive-thru mishap that turned into a lesson in self-compassion. Together, we’ll unpack why these verbal slip-ups happen, how they connect to o...

Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything you can to be kind, approachable, and positive—yet people still misread you? You’re just sitting in a meeting, arms crossed for comfort, and suddenly someone thinks you’re upset or angry. Sound familiar? In this honest episode of Help Me, I’m Tired, Kanu opens up about a moment that sparked her journey into self-awareness and emotional intelligence....

Are you constantly saying “sorry”—even when you haven’t done anything wrong? Do you apologize for needing time, asking questions, or simply taking up space? In this episode, licensed therapist Kanu Jacobsen gently unpacks the hidden emotional weight of chronic apologizing. With warmth, cultural wisdom, and clinical insight, she explores why so many of us—especially women—feel the need to cushion o...

In this deeply moving episode, Kanu opens up about the weight of grief—the kind that lingers long after the funeral flowers fade. From the profound loss of her parents and siblings to the silence of a 10-day meditation retreat that changed everything, she shares the raw, tender, and at times, humorous journey of learning to live with loss. Whether you’re grieving a loved one, a relationship, or a...

Ever felt like you’re one mistake away from being “found out”? Like your success is a fluke, your voice doesn’t carry weight, or you somehow slipped into rooms you don’t deserve to be in? That, my friend, is imposter syndrome—and it’s exhausting. In this heartfelt and honest episode, Kanu unpacks the quiet storm of imposter syndrome and why so many high-achieving, purpose-driven people struggle wi...

Are you exhausted from snapping, yelling, or walking on eggshells around someone else’s temper? Or maybe… you’re the one who keeps erupting, even when you swore you’d stay calm this time. In this episode of Help Me, I’m Tired, therapist and love expert Kanu Jacobsen dives into the real reasons behind chronic anger—what’s beneath it, how it shows up in our bodies, and why some of us are constantly...

She’s a therapist. A matchmaker. A woman of faith who cheers others on in their healing and relationships. But in this raw and honest episode, Kanu opens up about the one ache she can’t always out-talk, out-pray, or out-busy — the ache of being single while helping others find love. From the sting of walking through the airport with no one waiting to pick her up, to the quiet heaviness of doing li...

In this deeply honest and empowering episode, I open up about a time in my life when exhaustion brought me to a breaking point. After a panic attack, I went on a personal mission to figure out what was going on beneath the surface—and what I discovered changed everything. I created something I call my Blindspot Blueprint, and through that process, I came face to face with a truth I didn’t expect:...

Welcome to Help Me, I’m Tired: The Inner Weather Report — a soft, soul-level space where we pause, reflect, and ask: What’s the weather like inside today? In this first episode, Kanu, a licensed therapist and warmhearted guide, shares the story behind the podcast’s name — and why mental health is a lot like a forecast. From foggy mornings to emotional downpours, Kanu invites you to consider how yo...

Is your mind stuck in a loop — replaying conversations, second-guessing decisions, and leaving you mentally exhausted? In this episode, licensed therapist Kanu breaks down overthinking using a weather lens, shares practical tools to calm the storm, and offers faith-rooted encouragement to help you find peace in the middle of the noise. Breathe deep — you’re not alone, and you’re not the storm