Why You Overthink Messages (and What It Says About Safety)

Ever received a message that made your stomach drop… and your brain instantly filled in the blanks with “They’re annoyed” or “I’ve done something wrong”?

In today’s episode I share a real moment from my Instagram DMs that could have easily led to shame, confrontation or avoidance - and how demonstrates the importance of nervous system safety.

This episode covers:
 • why we overthink texts and and replay social interactions
 • how ambiguity becomes threat for a dysregulated nervous system
 • why we assume tone, meaning and intention behind peoples messages
 • the difference between confidence and safety
 • how e fight/flight/freeze/fawn can show up in communication
 • and why repair requires nervous system safety, not just assertiveness or  “good communication skills”

If you identify with overthinking, people-pleasing, anxious attachment, rejection sensitivity, masking, fear of confrontation or avoiding conflict - this episode will help you make sense of these patterns, how to stop overthinking and how to respond differently.

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