Triage for the Soul

In this episode of Triage for the Soul, we explore what balance really means—and why it often feels out of reach. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stretched too thin, mentally exhausted, or like you’re constantly trying to keep up, this episode is for you. We talk about the truth behind overwhelm, how your body signals when you’re carrying too much, and why balance isn’t about doing everything—...

In this episode of Triage for the Soul, we explore two powerful forces shaping your life every day — the voice you use when you talk about yourself, and the voice you allow others to use when they speak about you. If you’ve ever minimized yourself, laughed off your own pain, or tolerated subtle disrespect… this episode is for you. We talk about self-respect, boundaries, identity, and how your word...

In this episode of Triage for the Soul, we talk about the voice in our head — the way we talk to ourselves, judge ourselves, pressure ourselves, and sometimes hold ourselves back. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, not good enough, behind in life, or constantly putting yourself last, this episode is for you. We talk about changing negative self-talk, investing in yourself, setting boundaries, being...

In this episode of Triage for the Soul, we talk about overwhelm, anxiety, and what happens when life moves so fast that you forget to check in with yourself. Many of us live in a constant state of responsibility, pressure, and mental noise, and we don’t realize how overwhelmed we are until our bodies force us to slow down. This episode is an invitation to pause, breathe, and reconnect with yoursel...

You can be strong and still be struggling. In this episode of Triage for the Soul , we explore what it really means to appear “high-functioning” while quietly overwhelmed. From showing up for patients, family, and responsibilities to carrying emotional exhaustion behind the scenes, this conversation speaks to those who keep going even when they’re running on empty. If you’ve ever said “I’m fine” w...

Many of us carry responsibilities, expectations, and emotional labor without realizing how heavy the load has become. In this episode of Triage for the Soul, we explore the quiet pressure experienced by high-functioning caregivers, professionals, and parents — and how the body often speaks when the mind refuses to pause. Through reflection and honest conversation, this episode invites listeners to...

What happens when the people who care for everyone else forget to check in with themselves? In this opening episode of Triage for the Soul, a physician assistant, Air Force officer, and single mom reflects on burnout, resilience, and the quiet weight carried by high-functioning professionals. This conversation explores the tension between strength and vulnerability—and why those who serve others d...

Welcome to Triage for the Soul, a podcast about military life, motherhood, medicine, and real-world resilience. Hosted by Chanute, an Air Force physician assistant and single mom, this show shares the honest, unfiltered stories behind the uniform — from balancing duty and parenting to navigating healthcare, leadership, and personal growth. This trailer introduces the mission of the podcast and wha...