Just Can't Help Myself Podcast's Podcast

In today’s episode, I’m finally sitting down to share the real story behind why I started this podcast and what the title truly means to me. After navigating major life shifts with my kids growing more independent and facing a big professional transition, I found myself needing a real, honest space for deep connection. I realized that while I genuinely can't help myself when it comes to being...

Ever wonder why it is so easy to give love and support but the second someone compliments you, shows up for you, or genuinely tries to help, your brain starts pushing back? Welcome back to Just Can’t Help Myself, where I am exposing my own issues so you feel better about yours. In this episode, I am getting real about why receiving kindness, help, and genuine care can feel so incredibly uncomforta...

Welcome to the very first guest episode of Just Can't Help Myself. In this episode, I sit down with my beautiful and resilient friend, Christina Moscatiello, who joins me as a model, influencer, makeup artist, and Pilates instructor. Together, we open up about the realities behind our social media highlight reels, navigating the unique challenges of our 40s, and finding comfort in being uncom...

Have you ever felt like your life is stuck in a waiting room while everyone else seems to be moving forward? In this episode, I'm talking about what happens when we put our lives on hold while waiting for answers, opportunities, relationships, or clarity. From a random HomeGoods mystery that sent my brain into detective mode to the stories we create when we don't have all the facts, we&a...

In this episode, I explore the difference between healthy boundaries and emotional walls. We talk about why "protecting your peace" can sometimes become emotional avoidance, how past experiences shape the way we connect with others, and why real boundaries require honest communication rather than distance. I share insights on vulnerability, self-awareness, emotional healing, and how to s...

Have you ever apologized for asking a question? For crying? For needing help? For literally existing? Because I know I have! In this episode, I'm talking about why so many of us say "I'm sorry" when we haven't actually done anything wrong. We get into people-pleasing, overthinking, awkward text message spirals, the pressure to keep everyone around us comfortable, and why s...

In this episode, I talk about that weird switch where one minute you’re insanely productive and the next you’re suddenly avoiding one single task like it personally attacked you. I break down why procrastination is really just anxiety, perfectionism, and mental overwhelm in disguise, and how it shows up in everyday habits without us even realizing it. I also share simple ways to get unstuck, stop...

In this episode, I’m talking about the exhaustion of constantly overthinking how people perceive us. From rewriting texts and overanalyzing conversations to treating captions like graded assignments, it’s exhausting trying to make sure we’re never misunderstood. I also share how I handled my first mean comment online, why it ended up being more corny than hurtful, and the random moment that gave m...

Why does peace feel so uncomfortable sometimes? In this episode, I’m opening up about something that’s been challenging me lately: even when life is good, my brain still feels like it’s waiting for something to go wrong. I had a genuinely great weekend. Good food, great company, and I even won at ping-pong, but I still couldn’t fully relax. Instead of enjoying the calm, I found myself searching fo...

In this episode, I’m talking about what it feels like when the thing that used to define you is no longer part of your life. When you’re younger, everything is structured. You have a role, a routine, and a clear sense of who you are. Then that ends, and no one really prepares you for how off it can feel after. Lately I’ve realized I don’t always process how I’m actually doing. I move on, say I’m f...

We often pride ourselves on being the person who "has it all handled," but there is a quiet exhaustion that comes with being too capable. In this episode, we explore the "I've Got It" trap. The reflex of taking on every responsibility until we’ve effectively trained everyone around us to stop offering help. I break down the 70% rule as a tool for letting go of control and...

Welcome back to Just Can't Help Myself, where I’m opening up about the uncomfortable reality of being a lifelong "fixer". I’ve realized that my instinct to jump in and solve everyone’s problems is often just an attempt to calm my own discomfort when seeing others struggle. In this episode, I talk about these patterns of people-pleasing and how I see them reflected in reality TV star...

"I almost didn’t record this because I was scared." We’re kicking things off with a confession. For years, host Lauren Lizzie lived the "high-functioning" life while looking indestructible on the outside. But internally? It was a different story. In this inaugural episode, Lauren focuses on the high-frequency hum of anxiety that keeps your brain running, even when you’re trying...