Posts by Victoria Albina

Do family gatherings leave you feeling like you’re competing in the emotional outsourcing Olympics? You walk in with the best intentions, but within minutes, your nervous system is doing backflips. Your cousin is making passive-aggressive comments about your career, your mom is guilt-tripping you about not calling enough, and of course, someone has brought up…

Do you ever feel like you’re stuck on a hamster wheel of overwhelm, constantly putting others’ needs before your own? Do you find yourself snapping at loved ones, freezing in situations where you want to speak up, or feeling like your body is perpetually braced for the next challenge? If so, you’re not alone, my…

As a recovering codependent, perfectionist, and people-pleaser, I know firsthand how easy it is to stay in relationships that drain our energy and dim our light. This is a topic that does not get nearly enough airtime, and this week, I’m excited to guide you through the quiet, ongoing work of intentionally and thoughtful evaluating…

Do you ever feel like you’re living a life that doesn’t feel like your own? Like you’re constantly trying to please others, be perfect, and fit in – even if it means abandoning your true self? If so, you’re not alone.  In this powerful conversation, I explore the concept of emotional outsourcing with Paige Pritchard,…

Are you feeling the weight of this post-election moment? The rage, anger, sadness, and grief? As a listener of this podcast, I know you’re probably experiencing all of these emotions and more. In times of uncertainty and fear, it’s crucial that we find ways to stay grounded, connected, and focused on creating the change we…

Can you believe it? 300 episodes of Feminist Wellness – that’s 300 weeks of deep dives, real talk, and science-backed insights to support you on your healing journey. This milestone is a testament to each one of you showing up week after week with your curious minds and open hearts. In this special episode, I…

Do you ever find yourself saying things like “I don’t want to take up too much of your time” or “They’ll be disappointed if I say no, so I better change my plans?” These sneaky thoughts are common signs of codependency, people-pleasing, and perfectionism – what I call emotional outsourcing. As always, I approach this…

Do you feel like you’re constantly putting others’ needs before your own, to the point of exhaustion and resentment? Do you wish you could stop overextending yourself, but find yourself frozen by the fear of not being liked? You’re not alone. Many of us, especially those socialized as women, have been conditioned to prioritize the…

Have you heard the term “nervous system reset” and wondered what it means? In a world where quick fixes and instant solutions are all the rage, it’s tempting to believe we can simply hit a reset button and erase the impact of trauma and chronic stress on our bodies and minds. But is this really…

Have you ever wondered how to take control of your healing journey? Whether it’s breaking free from unhealthy patterns, depression, anxiety, or emotional outsourcing tendencies, my guest on the show today is the perfect example of what’s possible when you commit to your own healing and integrate the right tools and practices that support you…