The Emotional Endurance Movement

This week on The Emotional Endurance Movement, we explore the feeling of pressure — a feeling many people experience but rarely name. In this episode, Laurie Sharp-Page and behaviorist Crimson McDonald break down how pressure builds internally, why unexamined expectations make stress worse, and how becoming more intentional about the pressure you carry can increase resilience, clarity, and emotion...

This week on The Emotional Endurance Movement, we explore the feeling of being worthy — not because you achieved something, proved something, or were chosen by someone else, but because you exist. So many of us quietly tie our worth to approval, productivity, relationships, or performance. When validation doesn’t come, self-doubt rushes in. In this episode, Laurie Sharp-Page and behaviorist Crimso...

Resentment feels righteous. Logical. Earned. But as Carl Jung reminds us, “Resentment is like taking poison and waiting for the other person to die.”In this episode of The Emotional Endurance Movement, Laurie Sharp-Page and behaviorist Crimson McDonald break down what resentment actually is — anger that has overstayed its welcome. It’s what forms when effort flows without reciprocity. When appreci...

In this episode of The Emotional Endurance Movement, Laurie Sharp-Page and behaviorist Crimson McDonald explore the part of love we don’t talk about enough — the fear that comes with caring deeply. Because when something matters, the possibility of loss suddenly feels very real. We break down why love can feel dysregulating, how fear of loss can make connection feel unsafe, and why so many people...

Longing shows up when you care — and it can feel like an ache that won’t quiet. In this episode of The Emotional Endurance Movement, Laurie Sharp-Page and behaviorist Crimson McDonald explore the feeling of longing and why it’s such a core part of being human. Drawing from Esther Perel’s insight that longing is the human condition, this conversation breaks down how wanting doesn’t make you weak —...

Welcome to The Emotional Endurance Movement, the mental health comedy game show that helps you learn how to cope with intention. In this episode, Laurie Sharp-Page and behaviorist Crimson McDonald dive into anger, outrage, and emotional fire—not to tell you to suppress it, but to help you understand what to do with it. Grounded in Brené Brown’s insight that anger is information, this conversation...

Welcome to The Emotional Endurance Movement, the mental health comedy game show that helps you build real coping skills—one week at a time. In this episode, Laurie Sharp-Page and behaviorist Crimson McDonald explore what it means to keep going even when slow is the best you can do. Using community check-in data, psychology, and practical tools, they unpack sluggishness, depletion, and why small, c...

Welcome to The Emotional Endurance Movement— the mental health comedy game show helping you stay regulated in a dysregulating world. In this episode Laurie and Crimson explore sadness, crying, and why tears matter— physically, emotionally, and neurologically. Using art, neuroscience, and real-time community data, they unpack how sadness shows up after periods of change, loss, and emotional effort,...

Welcome to The Emotional Endurance Movement— the mental health comedy game show helping you stay regulated in a dysregulating world. In this episode, we talk post-holiday reality (anxiety, guilt, grief, gratitude), the feeling of the week Reconnected, and the small skills that help you find your way back to yourself. Plus: Show & Tell coping tools, Chill or Triggered (no-buffer mornings, traff...

Welcome to The Emotional Endurance Movement —the mental health comedy game show that asks the question we all need to answer honestly: How are you coping? In this episode, Laurie Sharp-Page and behaviorist Crimson McDonald unpack what it means to stay mostly regulated in a dysregulating world, especially during the holidays. Blending neuroscience, humor, and real-life tools, they explore pride, bo...

Companies said, “Everyone back to the office”—but now many are quietly changing their minds. In this conversation, we talk about: The return-to-office push and why it failed Remote work as a benefit long before 2020 Workforce politics, cubicle shortages, and corporate strategy The emotional endurance required to navigate constant change Why flexibility and stability matter more than ever in leader...

Is “bed rotting” a form of self-care — or emotional avoidance? This week, Laurie and Crimson explore modern coping trends like bed rotting, bathroom camping, and cozy maxing and what they reveal about our relationship with rest, regulation, and overstimulation. From radio chats to personal stories, this episode is a mix of laughter, insight, and practical tools for staying grounded when life feels...

Your brain only receives new information when it’s in a receptive state — but how can you use that to your advantage? In this episode of the Emotional Endurance Movement , Laurie and Crimson unpack the neuroscience of receptivity, the power of conscious coping, and what it means to train your brain like a muscle. You’ll learn how to stay grounded during emotional triggers, recognize when your brai...

For too long, we’ve treated mental and physical health as if they were separate. The truth? They’re deeply connected. In this episode of the Emotional Endurance Movement , Laurie Sharp-Page and Crimson McDonald explore what it really means to have good mental health—and why it’s more than just a diagnosis. They unpack the mind-body connection, share ways to measure how prepared you are to cope wit...

What do you do when you face a rule you don’t agree with—at work, in school, or even in daily life? In this episode of the Emotional Endurance Movement , Laurie Sharp-Page and Crimson McDonald dive into the emotional toll of unfair or arbitrary rules and how to respond without spiraling. From classroom policies to workplace expectations, they share why rules can trigger strong reactions, how to co...

Production looks polished on the outside, but behind the scenes it’s often messy, stressful, and unpredictable. In this episode of the Emotional Endurance Movement , Laurie Sharp-Page and Crimson McDonald share real stories from their own production breakdowns—yes, even ring lights and microphones fail—and unpack what it takes to cope when things don’t go as planned. You’ll hear why production str...

Managing people, or being managed, can feel overwhelming, messy, and emotionally draining. In this episode of The Emotional Endurance Movement , Laurie Sharp-Page and Crimson MacDonald dig into the emotional labor at the heart of workplace dynamics. We explore why leadership often feels so heavy, the hidden toll of toxic managers, and what it takes to stay grounded when emotions run high. You’ll a...

Even after years of teaching coping skills, we’ll be the first to admit: staying regulated is messy. In this episode of The Emotional Endurance Movement, Laurie Sharp-Page and Crimson MacDonald get real about the unpolished side of emotional endurance. You’ll hear why even the "experts" slip up, how "regulated vibes only" became a survival mantra, and stories that prove you’re not the only one who...

Burnout is everywhere—and it’s exhausting just talking about it. But the truth is, burnout remains one of the biggest challenges in work and life today. In this episode of The Emotional Endurance Movement , Laurie Sharp-Page and Crimson MacDonald dive into what burnout really feels like, why it’s showing up so strongly now, and how the pandemic reshaped our resilience. They share personal stories,...