Canaries in the Coal Mine

Shannon
  • 5.0 (19)
  • MENTAL HEALTH

Welcome to Canaries in the Coal Mine — a podcast for people who notice deeply, tell the truth, and are breaking patterns they didn’t choose. I’m Shannon — a former party girl turned cycle-breaker, trauma survivor, boundary-setter, and fellow feel-everything human. I know what it’s like to grow up reading the room, managing emotions that weren’t yours, and learning to doubt your own instincts just to stay connected. This podcast is for anyone who was raised around addiction, emotional immaturity, narcissism, codependency, or emotional neglect — and grew up feeling “too much,” too sensitive, or somehow wrong. But here’s the truth: You’re not broken. You’re not crazy. You’re just the canary. Through thoughtful conversations, grounded tools, and clear language, we talk about emotional patterns, family systems, boundaries that protect, nervous system overload, and what it actually takes to come back to yourself. Just honest conversation. If you’ve always noticed what others missed, you’ll feel at home here. 🎙️ New episodes every other Tuesday at 1 PM ET.

  1. 3D AGO

    I Thought It Was Just Me. It Wasn’t.

    One year ago, I started this channel because I didn’t understand my own life. I was carrying grief, estrangement, and a quiet belief that I was the problem. This video is about what shifted… and what grew here that I never expected. There’s also something new in this one. Watch to the end. Topics: emotional neglect, family patterns, shame, people pleasing, childhood trauma, nervous system healing, family dynamics, inner child, perfectionism, self worth, healing generational patterns, adult children of dysfunction Topics Covered: • Why this channel actually started • The shift from “what’s wrong with me” to “what happened to me” • The moment this stopped feeling like my channel • Why so many of us feel like “it’s just me” • Something new  -  watch to the end Watch Next: If this conversation landed, these go deeper. Why Sensitive People Often Feel So Alone https://youtu.be/MSjxku9XYlE Why Your Body Still Remembers Trauma https://youtu.be/M7nGA-bUxno When You’re the Only One Who Changed [https://youtu.be/tvLriymG6ls Cinematic conversations for people who feel deeply, think deeply, and are ready to understand themselves and their patterns more clearly. Subscribe: New cinematic films exploring emotional patterns, relationships, and the work of becoming yourself.  @thecanariesinthecoalmine   If you want to support this work: • Share this with someone who has quietly carried the weight of being “the problem” • Subscribe, like, and comment. It helps this message reach the people who need it Explore The Canary Book Nook: https://amzn.to/4fzi6Eu Helpful  Resources: Something New: https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com Canary Love Notes https://mc.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com/alovenote Vagus Nerve Reset Guide https://mc.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com/4qzfwvxxp7 Find  Us Online: Website https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com Podcast Canaries in the Coal Mine on Apple, Spotify, and Amazon Music Community Question: Have you ever spent years believing you were the problem… only to realize that wasn’t the full story? What started to shift for you? Sponsorship Disclosure: This episode is not sponsored. Affiliate links may support this channel at no additional cost to you. Timecodes: 0:00 - Introduction 0:31 - Where this channel actually started 1:37 - The patterns I was living inside 4:14 - The shift 4:21 - What I didn’t expect 6:41 - Something new #cyclebreaker #familyestrangement #emotionalneglect #selfawareness #healingjourney  About This Channel: Canaries in the Coal Mine is a space for people who feel deeply and are no longer willing to live on autopilot. Many of us grew up in homes shaped by emotional immaturity, addiction, or unspoken tension. We learned early how to read the room, take responsibility, and carry more than our share. This channel explores emotional neglect, family patterns, nervous system awareness, boundaries, and the quiet work of healing generational cycles. New films every other Tuesday at 1 PM ET, plus podcast uploads. Educational Disclaimer: This content is for educational and supportive purposes only. It is not therapy or medical advice.

    11 min

  2. MAR 24

    The Black Sheep Was Never the Problem

    If you were the “black sheep” in your family, there’s a good chance you spent years believing something about you was wrong. Many thoughtful, emotionally aware people quietly carry that label without ever questioning where it came from. You may have been told you were too sensitive. Too emotional. Too difficult. But what if the story you were given about yourself wasn’t the full story? In many families, one person ends up carrying the tension that no one else is willing to name. Not because they caused it. But because they reacted to it. In this film, we explore how families quietly assign roles, why one person often becomes the problem, and why the person labeled “different” is often the one who noticed the truth first. If you’ve ever felt like everything somehow circled back to you… If you’ve questioned whether you were imagining what you were sensing… If you’ve carried the weight of being “the difficult one”… This episode is for you. --- Topics  Covered in This Episode • how families quietly assign roles • why one person becomes the problem • the scapegoat pattern in family systems • emotional awareness and nervous system sensitivity • the canary in the coal mine metaphor • reframing the “black sheep” role --- Cinematic conversations for cycle-breakers, deep feelers, and anyone trying to understand themselves, their nervous system, and the deeper patterns shaping their lives. --- Subscribe New cinematic healing films  @thecanariesinthecoalmine   --- If you want to support this work • Share this film with someone who has quietly felt like the problem in their family • Subscribe, like, and comment. Engagement helps these conversations reach more people --- Explore The Canary Book Nook https://amzn.to/4fzi6Eu --- Helpful Resources Canary Love Notes https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com/c6ivxhp4ti Vagus Nerve Reset Guide https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com --- Find  Us Online Website https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com Podcast Canaries in the Coal Mine on Apple, Spotify, and Amazon Music Book Nook https://amzn.to/4fzi6Eu --- Community  Question Have you ever felt like everything in your family somehow came back to you? Did you feel like you were the problem… or the one noticing something others didn’t? Share below. Your words might help someone else feel less alone. 💛 --- Sponsorship Disclosure This episode is not sponsored. Affiliate links may support this channel at no additional cost to you. --- Timecodes 0:00 - Feeling like the problem 0:52 - How families quietly assign roles 3:40 - When one person becomes the problem 7:15 - The canary in the coal mine 10:45 - Seeing the story differently --- #familypatterns #emotionalhealth #innerhealing #selfawareness #highlysensitive --- About  This Channel Canaries in the Coal Mine is a cinematic space for cycle-breakers, deep feelers, and truth-tellers. Many of us grew up in homes shaped by emotional immaturity, addiction, or unspoken tension. We learned early how to read the room, take responsibility, and carry more than our share. This channel explores emotional neglect, family patterns, nervous system awareness, boundaries, and the quiet work of healing generational cycles. New films every other Tuesday at 1 PM ET, plus podcast uploads. --- Educational  Disclaimer This content is for educational and supportive purposes only. It is not therapy or me

    11 min

  3. MAR 10

    Why Adult Friendships Are So Hard

    If you’ve noticed that making friends feels harder than it used to, you’re not imagining it. Many thoughtful, emotionally aware adults reach a point where social energy shifts, and connection starts to feel more complicated than it once did. You may still want friendship. You may still value meaningful connection. But the way we relate to people often changes as we move through adulthood. Many people quietly notice that adult friendships require a different kind of energy, honesty, and alignment than they did earlier in life. In this film, we explore why friendship can start to feel more difficult as we get older. We talk about shifting priorities, emotional alignment, nervous system energy, and why many adults begin moving away from surface-level connection toward fewer, deeper relationships. If you’ve been wanting meaningful friendships but feeling less social than you used to… If invitations feel both appealing and exhausting at the same time… If your circle has gotten smaller but your desire for honest connection hasn’t changed… This episode is for you. --- Topics  Covered in This Episode • why friendship can feel harder as we get older • emotional energy and changing social bandwidth • socioemotional selectivity theory and adult relationships • why many adult friendships quietly shift over time • choosing depth over social quantity --- Subscribe New cinematic healing films  @thecanariesinthecoalmine   --- If you want to support this work • Share this film with someone who has quietly struggled with friendship in adulthood • Subscribe, like, and comment. Engagement helps these conversations reach more people --- Explore The Canary Book Nook https://amzn.to/4fzi6Eu --- Helpful Resources Canary Love Notes https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com/c6ivxhp4ti Vagus Nerve Reset Guide https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com --- Find  Us Online Website https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com Podcast Canaries in the Coal Mine on Apple, Spotify, and Amazon Music Book Nook https://amzn.to/4fzi6Eu --- Community  Question Have you noticed your friendships shifting as you’ve gotten older? Do you find yourself wanting connection but also protecting your energy more? Share below. Your words might help someone else feel less alone. 💛 --- Sponsorship Disclosure This episode is not sponsored. Affiliate links may support this channel at no additional cost to you. --- Timecodes 0:00 - Wanting friends but also wanting peace 1:32 - Why friendship felt easier when we were younger 3:05 - Emotional selectivity and changing priorities 4:42 - Why energy and social rhythms shift 6:01 - When alignment replaces belonging 7:30 - Building meaningful connection differently --- #adultfriendships #midlife #friendship #emotionalhealth  --- About  This Channel Canaries in the Coal Mine is a cinematic space for cycle-breakers, deep feelers, and truth-tellers. Many of us grew up in homes shaped by emotional immaturity, addiction, or unspoken tension. We learned early how to read the room, take responsibility, and carry more than our share. This channel explores emotional neglect, family patterns, nervous system awareness, boundaries, and the quiet work of healing generational cycles. New films every other Tuesday at 1 PM ET, plus podcast uploads. Educational  Disclaimer This content is for educational and supportive purposes only. It is not therapy or medical adv

    13 min

  4. FEB 24

    Why Everything Suddenly Irritates You

    If you’ve been feeling more irritable lately, you’re not alone. Many people reach a point in midlife where nothing is technically wrong, but their tolerance for noise, pressure, and emotional labor quietly drops. This film explores why everything can start to feel a little more draining, a little more irritating, and a little less sustainable - especially for people who learned early to be flexible, responsible, or accommodating in complicated environments. We talk about nervous system fatigue, shifting priorities, emotional bandwidth, and why this stage of life often brings a strong pull toward honesty, boundaries, and recalibration. If you’ve been feeling less patient than you used to… If everyday interactions leave you more depleted… If your capacity feels lower but life keeps asking for more… This episode is for you. Free Support for this episode: 1-page freebie, 'When Everything’s Fine But You’re Not'→ coming soon Watch Next: If Life Feels Off in Your 40s and 50s, Watch This → https://youtu.be/svJ9WjC4TNQ The Vagus Nerve Explained: Why Your Body Remembers Trauma  → https://youtu.be/M7nGA-bUxno Each film is a soft place to land. Cinematic truth-telling for cycle-breakers, deep feelers, and anyone healing from the inside out. Subscribe: New cinematic healing films →   @thecanariesinthecoalmine   If you want to support my work: • Share this film with someone who feels more easily drained lately • Subscribe, like, and comment. Your engagement helps this work reach more people • Explore the Canary Book Nook → https://amzn.to/4fzi6Eu Free Resources for your journey: Canary Love Notes → https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com/c6ivxhp4ti Vagus Nerve Reset Guide → https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com/4qzfwvxxp7 7 Tools for Sensitive Souls → https://mailchi.mp/7d6d2342bb0b/the-canarys-survival-guide The Guilt-Free No, 1-Page Starter → https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com/82zbqakphl Find Us Online: Website → https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com (New website currently being updated.) Podcast → Canaries in the Coal Mine is on Apple, Spotify and Amazon Music Book Nook → https://amzn.to/4fzi6Eu Community Question: Have you noticed your tolerance shifting in the last few years? Less patience? Less bandwidth? What’s felt different about this season of life for you? Share below. Your words might help someone else feel less alone. 💛 Sponsorship Disclosure: This episode is not sponsored. Affiliate links help support this channel at no additional cost to you. Timecodes: 0:00 - When tolerance starts to drop 1:22 - How this shows up in real life 2:59 - What's Actually Changing 4:19 - Why Midlife Makes This Louder 5:26 - How to adjust without blowing up your life 6:32 - Lower tolerance isn't failure #midlife #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #nervoussystem #cyclebreaker About This Channel: A cinematic space for cycle-breakers, deep feelers, and truth-tellers. We are not too much. We are wired for honesty, healing, and connection. New episodes every other Tuesday at 1 PM ET, plus podcast uploads. Educational Disclaimer: This content is for educational and supportive purposes only. It is not therapy or medical advice.

    9 min

  5. FEB 10

    Something Feels Off in Midlife. Here's Why.

    Something strange happens in midlife. One day the life we built stops fitting. Not because it’s bad. Not because we failed. But because it no longer tells the truth about who we are. This film explores why midlife can suddenly feel uncomfortable, restless, or quietly misaligned even when life looks stable from the outside. We talk about identity shifts, survival roles, nervous system fatigue, and why this season often brings a deeper pull toward honesty and meaning. If you’ve been feeling out of place in a life you worked hard to build… If your energy is lower but your responsibilities are higher… If the roles that once worked now feel tight or outdated… This episode is for you. For many of us raised in emotional immaturity, chaos, or pressure to perform, we built adulthood using survival skills. Those skills helped us succeed. But at some point, they stop fitting. Midlife is often when the body and identity stop accepting an old deal. Today we are talking about: • why midlife can feel strangely uncomfortable • how survival roles can start to feel limiting • the shift from performance to meaning • role strain, nervous system fatigue, and emotional honesty • how to update your life without blowing it up • practical tools for clarity, energy, and alignment You are not falling apart. You are outgrowing an old version of yourself. --- Free Support for this episode: Midlife Role Audit (1-Page Guide) → coming soon Watch Next: The Truth About Sensitive People → https://youtu.be/zHO9NcRcmA0 Why Highly Sensitive People Feel So Alone → https://youtu.be/MSjxku9XYlE?si=xZqkmboE1jJeIEiV Each film is a soft place to land. Cinematic truth-telling for cycle-breakers, deep feelers, and anyone healing from the inside out. Subscribe: New cinematic healing films →  @thecanariesinthecoalmine   If you want to support my work: • Share this film with someone in midlife who feels out of sync • Subscribe, like, and comment. Your engagement helps this work reach more people • Explore the Canary Book Nook → https://amzn.to/4fzi6Eu](https://amzn.to/4fzi6Eu Free Resources for your journey: Canary Love Notes → https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com/c6ivxhp4ti Vagus Nerve Reset Guide → https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com/4qzfwvxxp7 7 Tools for Sensitive Souls → https://mailchi.mp/7d6d2342bb0b/the-canarys-survival-guide The Guilt-Free No, 1-Page Starter → https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com/82zbqakphl Find Us Online: Website → [https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com (NEW WEBSITE UNDER CONSTRUCTION) Podcast → Canaries in the Coal Mine is on Spotify, Apple, and Amazon Music Book Nook → https://amzn.to/4fzi6Eu Community Question: Have you noticed anything shifting in midlife lately? Energy, identity, priorities, relationships? What’s felt most surprising about this season? Share below. Your words might help someone else feel less alone. 💛 Sponsorship Disclosure: This episode is not sponsored. Affiliate links help support this channel at no additional cost to you. Timecodes: 0:00 - When life stops fitting 1:32 - How this shows up in everyday life 4:12 - Survival roles in adulthood 6:28 - Identity catching up to truth 8:05 - Why midlife feels unsettling 9:42 - Practical tools for this season 12:15 - You’re not falling apart #midlife  #MidlifeShift #FeelingStuck #LifeTransition #EmotionalGrowth #CycleBreaker #AdultChildrenOfAlcoholics #TraumaHealing #NervousSystem #AuthenticLiving About This Channel: A cinematic space for cycle-breakers, deep feelers, and truth-tellers. We are not too much. We are wired for honesty, heal

    16 min

  6. JAN 27

    Why Sensitive People Often Feel So Alone

    Sensitive people and highly sensitive people often feel alone because they notice what others miss. This film explores emotional awareness, reading the room, and the nervous system wiring behind deep sensitivity. We talk about early nervous system wiring, why groups avoid emotional truth, the exhaustion of self-editing, and how building a life that fits your sensitivity is not weakness. It is wisdom. If you feel out of sync in rooms… If you notice what others overlook… If you’ve been told you’re “too much” for naming what feels real… This episode is for you. For sensitive people raised in emotional immaturity, chaos, or addiction…awareness was not a personality trait. It was survival. And once the body learns to read emotional weather, it does not stop in adulthood. Today we are talking about: • where deep emotional awareness begins • why some people read rooms automatically • how groups protect surface harmony • the loneliness of being the one who notices • the quiet exhaustion of self-editing • how to build spaces where depth is welcome You are not imagining it. You are not broken. You are early. Free Support for this episode: Finding Depth-Friendly Spaces, 1-Page Guide → coming soon Optional Companion Guide on Gumroad → coming soon Watch Next: The Truth About Sensitive People → https://youtu.be/zHO9NcRcmA0 What Happens When You Become Your Family’s Cycle Breaker → https://youtu.be/UQuw9pgf03E Each film is a soft place to land. Cinematic truth-telling for cycle-breakers, deep feelers, and anyone healing from the inside out. Subscribe: New cinematic healing films →  @thecanariesinthecoalmine   If you want to support my work: • Share this film with someone who needs it • Subscribe, like, and comment. Your engagement helps this work reach more people. • Explore the Canary Book Nook → https://amzn.to/4fzi6Eu Free Resources for your journey: Canary Love Notes → https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com/c6ivxhp4ti Vagus Nerve Reset Guide → https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com/4qzfwvxxp7 7 Tools for Sensitive Souls → https://mailchi.mp/7d6d2342bb0b/the-canarys-survival-guide The Guilt-Free No, 1-Page Starter → https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com/82zbqakphl Find Us Online: Website → https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com (*NEW WEBSITE UNDER CONSTRUCTION.) Podcast → Canaries in the Coal Mine is on Spotify, Apple, and Amazon Music Book Nook → https://amzn.to/4fzi6Eu](https://amzn.to/4fzi6Eu Community Question: When you walk into a room, do you feel the emotional tone immediately? And what helps you feel safe being honest about what you notice? Share below. Your words might be the thing that helps someone else breathe. 💛 Sponsorship Disclosure: This episode is not sponsored. Affiliate links help support this channel at no additional cost to you. Timecodes: 0:00 - Introduction 1:29 - The kid who knew too much 3:40 - The agreement to stay comfortable 5:13 - The loneliness of being the deep one 6:22 - Finding people who speak your language 7:39 - Ways back home 8:59 - Crossing the line into ourselves #highlysensitiveperson #SensitivePeople #EmotionalAwareness #FeelingAlone #ReadingTheRoom #TraumaHealing #CPTSDRecovery #AdultChildrenOfAlcoholics #CycleBreaker #EmotionalNeglect #NervousSystem #AuthenticConnection About This Channel: A cinematic space for cycle-breakers, deep feelers, and truth-tellers. We are not too much. We are wired for honesty, healing, and connection. New episodes every other Tuesday at 1 PM ET, plus podcast uploads. Educational Disclaimer: This content is for educational and supportive purposes only. It is

    12 min

  7. JAN 13

    When You’re the Only One Who Changed

    This video explores why January can feel worse instead of better, especially for cycle-breakers, highly sensitive people, and anyone whose body has spent years staying alert just to get through life. We talk about the post-holiday crash, nervous system exhaustion, and why slowing down after a long emotional season is not failure. It is biology. If you feel tired instead of motivated… If quiet feels strange or unsafe… If you are wondering why everyone else looks fine… This episode is for you. 💛 For those raised in emotional immaturity, chaos, or addiction, the holidays are not just busy. They are bracing. And when the season ends, the body finally stands down. Today we are talking about: • why January often feels like a come-down • how your nervous system responds after long periods of emotional labor • why shame shows up when your body slows down • how quiet seasons can feel unsafe at first • small ways to steady yourself without forcing motivation • why nothing is wrong with you, even when you feel off You did not lose momentum. Your body found safety. Free Support for this episode: Post-Holiday Nervous System Reset, 1-Page Guide → coming soon Optional Companion Guide on Gumroad →coming soon Watch Next: What Happens When You Become Your Family's Cycle Breaker → https://youtu.be/UQuw9pgf03E That guilt when you say no and here is what is really happening → https://youtu.be/e_umz5MfZ5Y Each film is a soft place to land. Cinematic truth-telling for cycle-breakers, deep feelers, and anyone healing from the inside out. Subscribe: New cinematic healing films → @thecanariesinthecoalmine   If you want to support my work: • Explore the Canary Book Nook → https://amzn.to/4fzi6Eu • Share this film with someone who needs it • Subscribe, like, and comment. Your engagement helps this work reach more people. Free Resources for your journey: Canary Love Notes → https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com/c6ivxhp4ti Vagus Nerve Reset Guide → https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com/4qzfwvxxp7 7 Tools for Sensitive Souls → https://mailchi.mp/7d6d2342bb0b/the-canarys-survival-guide The Guilt-Free No, 1-Page Starter → https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com/82zbqakphl Find Us Online: Website → https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com (*NEW WEBSITE UNDER CONSTRUCTION.) Podcast → Canaries in the Coal Mine on Spotify, Apple, and Amazon Book Nook → https://amzn.to/4fzi6Eu](https://amzn.to/4fzi6Eu Community Question: What does January feel like in your body? Energized, flat, heavy, or quiet? And what helps you feel steady when the season shifts? Share below. Your words might be the thing that helps someone else breathe. 💛 Sponsorship Disclosure: This episode is not sponsored. Affiliate links help support this channel at no additional cost to you. Timecodes: 0:00 - Introduction 1:23 - When the armor drops 3:39 - What the body is saying 5:46 - How we steady 8:20 - Moving in our own time #JanuaryCrash #NervousSystem #PostHoliday #CycleBreaker #EmotionalExhaustion #TraumaHealing #CPTSDRecovery #AdultChildrenOfAlcoholics #Boundaries #HealingJourney About This Channel: A cinematic space for cycle-breakers, deep feelers, and truth-tellers. We are not too much. We are wired for honesty, healing, and connection. New episodes every other Tuesday at 1 PM ET, plus podcast uploads. Educational Disclaimer: This content is for educational and supportive purposes only. It is not therapy or medical advice.

    11 min

  8. 12/16/2025

    When You’re the Only One Who Changed

    This video explores why being around family feels so exhausting during the holidays, especially for adult children of emotionally immature parents. We talk about holiday family stress, emotional exhaustion, and healing. If your stomach tightens when the group text comes through… If you feel drained before you even arrive… If you’re not mad, just done… This episode is for you. 💛 For those raised in emotional immaturity, chaos, or addiction, the holidays don’t just bring memories — they bring roles. Today we’re talking about: • why “nothing terrible is happening” can still feel unbearable • how your body stops calling steady tension “normal” • why healing can make family gatherings feel harder at first • the grief that shows up when hope starts to change shape • practical ways to protect your energy without over-explaining • how to get through the season without losing parts of yourself You didn’t lose tolerance. You gained self-respect. Watch Next: 'That guilt when you say “no” & here’s what’s really happening' → https://youtu.be/e_umz5MfZ5Y 'What Happens When You Become Your Family's Cycle Breaker' → https://youtu.be/UQuw9pgf03E Each film is a soft place to land — cinematic truth-telling for cycle-breakers, deep feelers, and anyone healing from the inside out. Subscribe: New cinematic healing films →   @thecanariesinthecoalmine   If you want to support my work: • Explore the Canary Book Nook → https://amzn.to/4fzi6Eu • Share this film with someone who needs it • Subscribe, like, and comment — your engagement helps this work reach more people Free Resources (for your journey): Canary Love Notes → https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com/c6ivxhp4ti Vagus Nerve Reset Guide → https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com/4qzfwvxxp7 7 Tools for Sensitive Souls → https://mailchi.mp/7d6d2342bb0b/the-canarys-survival-guide The Guilt-Free No – 1-Page Starter → https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com/82zbqakphl Find Us Online: Website → https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com Podcast → Canaries in the Coal Mine (Spotify / Apple / Amazon) Book Nook → https://amzn.to/4fzi6Eu Community Question: What part of the holidays drains you the most: the build-up, the visit, or the aftermath? And what helps you stay connected to yourself when old family roles show up? Share below — your words might be the thing that helps someone else breathe. 💛 Sponsorship Disclosure: This episode is not sponsored. Affiliate links help support this channel at no additional cost to you. Timecodes: 0:00 - Introduction 0:36 - When the Shift Comes Quietly 2:09 - Why Being Around Family Feels Different Now 7:43 - How to Stay With Yourself Through It 9:57 - The Grief that Comes with Growth #HolidayStress #FamilyTriggers #EmotionalExhaustion #CycleBreaker #TraumaHealing #CPTSDRecovery #AdultChildrenOfAlcoholics #Boundaries #NervousSystem About This Channel: A cinematic space for cycle-breakers, deep feelers, and truth-tellers. We aren’t “too much” - we’re wired for honesty, healing, and connection. New episodes every other Tuesday at 1 PM ET, plus podcast uploads. Educational Disclaimer: This content is for educational and supportive purposes only. It is not therapy or medical advice.

    15 min
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Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
19 Ratings

About

Welcome to Canaries in the Coal Mine — a podcast for people who notice deeply, tell the truth, and are breaking patterns they didn’t choose. I’m Shannon — a former party girl turned cycle-breaker, trauma survivor, boundary-setter, and fellow feel-everything human. I know what it’s like to grow up reading the room, managing emotions that weren’t yours, and learning to doubt your own instincts just to stay connected. This podcast is for anyone who was raised around addiction, emotional immaturity, narcissism, codependency, or emotional neglect — and grew up feeling “too much,” too sensitive, or somehow wrong. But here’s the truth: You’re not broken. You’re not crazy. You’re just the canary. Through thoughtful conversations, grounded tools, and clear language, we talk about emotional patterns, family systems, boundaries that protect, nervous system overload, and what it actually takes to come back to yourself. Just honest conversation. If you’ve always noticed what others missed, you’ll feel at home here. 🎙️ New episodes every other Tuesday at 1 PM ET.

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  • Creator
    Shannon
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Canaries in the Coal Mine
  • Show Website
    Canaries in the Coal Mine

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