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ShrinkChicks

The Fear of Being "Too Much"

ShrinkChicks

Jennifer Chaiken, LMFT and Emmalee Bierly, LMFT

Mental Health, Education, Health & Fitness, Society & Culture, Self-improvement, Relationships

5717 Ratings

🗓️ 17 March 2025

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Summary

On this week's episode of ShrinkChicks, Emmalee and Jen are diving into the fear of being "too much." They start the episode by sharing what "too much" means to both of them and where the feeling/fear can stem from. Emmalee and Jen talk about how we, as a society, feel about authenticity and how that plays a role in the label of "too much." They discuss shame, societal expectations as women, how this fear can show up in one context (work, for example) and not another (at home with a spouse, for example), how to depersonalize the feeling when it comes up, and so much more! Tune in to gain insight, awareness, and action! PS: Fast forward to around 4:15 to skip the intro and get straight to today’s content. The 36 Questions That Lead to Love: NYT Article Where Should We Begin? Ester Perel card game Get Matched With One of Our Therapists at The Therapy Group! ShrinkChicks on Instagram Our Know Yourself Grow Yourself Journal!! Check out ShrinkChicks on YouTube by subscribing here! https://youtube.com/channel/UCrxuhDqoL4ML3UE8b2J2BBg A special thank you to this week's sponsors for supporting ShrinkChicks! We have these exclusive offers for our listeners: Wildgrain: Get $30 off your first box - PLUS free croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/SHRINKCHICKS to start your subscription or use code SHRINKCHICKS at checkout Factor: Get started at factormeals.com/FACTORPODCAST and use code FACTORPODCAST to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping Prose: See the difference custom care can make with 50% off your first haircare subscription order at prose.com/shrinkchicks Mint Mobile: Shop plans at mintmobile.com/shrinkchicks Quince: Go to quince.com/shrinkchicks for free shipping and 365-day returns on your next order Spot & Tango: go to spotandtango.com/shrinkchicks and use code SHRINKCHICKS to get 50% off your first order

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0:00.0

This podcast is brought to you by Podcast Nation.

0:04.0

I think also being able to ask yourself that question, okay, so if I was too much, what's going to happen?

0:10.0

What are they going to say?

0:11.0

Are they going to reject me?

0:13.0

You know, like ask yourself, like, well, what's next?

0:16.0

Right?

0:17.0

Where is that coming from for me that I think I was too much?

0:20.0

Am I allowed to be authentically myself in conversations, in relationships, and walk away

0:29.7

from that and say, okay, I'm allowed to say things, I'm allowed to do things, I'm allowed

0:35.2

to express myself.

0:36.2

Like are you giving yourself permission to freely express yourself?

0:52.6

Welcome back to another episode of shrink chicks.

0:55.3

Take a seat on our virtual therapy couch and get ready to learn all about, well, you.

1:00.4

I'm Emily Beirley.

1:01.6

And I'm Jennifer Chakin.

1:02.8

And we're both licensed, marriage and family therapist and relationship experts.

1:06.7

We're the owners and founders of the therapy group, a nationwide psychotherapy practice with down-to-earth therapists just like us.

1:14.2

Your session is starting, so get ready to know yourself and grow yourself.

1:22.5

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1:41.3

i have the time to fully commit to becoming a bread baker right now.

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