36 min

What my new therapists say about my sleepwalking and chronic pain This Might Get Uncomfortable

    • Mental Health

Whitney shares some personal updates and insights, covering topics from health and sleep challenges to ambitions and self-exploration. She discusses the ongoing battle with tiredness and the journey of understanding the brain. Whitney mentions neurodivergence and the importance of forming one’s own opinions about health. She shares insights into an addictive pattern with social media, particularly TikTok and YouTube Shorts, and the connection to seeking dopamine hits. Additionally, Whitney talks about a renewed interest in hiking, the dream of climbing Mount Everest, and the continuous pursuit of feeling 'good enough.' Other updates include a deep dive into sleepwalking and dreams, physical therapy for long-standing leg pain, and plans for camping and visiting national parks.

02:07 The Social Media Spiral: From TikTok to YouTube Shorts
04:45 Setting Sights on Mount Everest: Dreams and Realities
08:26 The Journey Beyond Success: Insights from Jim Carrey
12:01 Navigating Daily Life: Energy, Tasks, and Personal Goals
15:39 The Anxiety of Planning and the Power of Last-Minute Motivation
19:35 Decoding Dreams and Sleepwalking Mysteries
23:08 Embarking on a Physical Therapy Journey
28:35 The Quest to Visit All National Parks
34:23 Reflecting on Personal Growth and Podcasting Vulnerabilities

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Whitney shares some personal updates and insights, covering topics from health and sleep challenges to ambitions and self-exploration. She discusses the ongoing battle with tiredness and the journey of understanding the brain. Whitney mentions neurodivergence and the importance of forming one’s own opinions about health. She shares insights into an addictive pattern with social media, particularly TikTok and YouTube Shorts, and the connection to seeking dopamine hits. Additionally, Whitney talks about a renewed interest in hiking, the dream of climbing Mount Everest, and the continuous pursuit of feeling 'good enough.' Other updates include a deep dive into sleepwalking and dreams, physical therapy for long-standing leg pain, and plans for camping and visiting national parks.

02:07 The Social Media Spiral: From TikTok to YouTube Shorts
04:45 Setting Sights on Mount Everest: Dreams and Realities
08:26 The Journey Beyond Success: Insights from Jim Carrey
12:01 Navigating Daily Life: Energy, Tasks, and Personal Goals
15:39 The Anxiety of Planning and the Power of Last-Minute Motivation
19:35 Decoding Dreams and Sleepwalking Mysteries
23:08 Embarking on a Physical Therapy Journey
28:35 The Quest to Visit All National Parks
34:23 Reflecting on Personal Growth and Podcasting Vulnerabilities

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36 min