Harvard-trained clinical psychologist and relationship expert Dr. Sabrina Romanoff joins the pod to help us untangle all the messy thoughts that come up when you really want love, but it’s not feeling easy. From dating apps that suck to overthinking every emotion, this conversation is a warm and wise look at how to build healthier romantic patterns—and trust yourself along the way.

We talk about:

• Why it’s hard to trust someone even when they haven’t done anything wrong

• Whether the butterflies mean their the one… or not

• How to find people who actually want a serious relationship

• Expressing your feelings without feeling like you're "too much"

• Understanding the line between compromise and self-abandonment

This one is grounding, affirming, and informative in all the best ways.

Listen: Trust issues, dating fatigue + picking the right partner with Dr. Sabrina Romanoff

Ever feel like no one really gets you? Like you’re constantly translating yourself just to be received correctly? In this Dear Evergreen episode, we explore what it means to feel misunderstood or “too much”—and how to move through it and remain open hearted.

We talk about:

• Why feeling “too much” is often a sign of being in the wrong room

• Exposure therapy for authenticity: surviving rejection & staying open

• How to tune into emotional intimacy—without over-explaining

• Building an internal compass that keeps you grounded in your truth

• Noticing what's going right in your connections

• Finding peace in the parts of you that may never be fully understood

If you’ve ever felt like you’re  just a little too complex or tender to be held by the people around you—this one’s for you.

Listen: Fearing rejection, over-explaining, & managing perceptions

What happens when your life starts to feel a little too small? Maybe you’re craving more fun, connection, or adventure—but trying new things can feel awkward, intimidating, or hard to know where to start.

In this episode, I’m joined by Eleanor from @atxwitheleanor, a creator in Austin who’s made it her mission to find the best ways to explore the city, build community, and say yes to new experiences.

We get into:

• How to overcome the fear of looking awkward or out of place

• Simple, low-stakes ways to explore your city and meet new people

• Tips for making new friends

• How Eleanor finds and curates cool experiences

you're itching for something new or just feeling stuck in the same old cycle, this episode might be the gentle nudge you need.

Listen: Trying new things & putting yourself out there with Eleanor Lee

What do you do when your self-care just isn’t cutting it? In this episode, we explore how to cope when your usual strategies feel flat, frustrating, or totally ineffective—and why that’s more common than you might think. Whether you’re burned out, stuck in a funk, or just over your usual routine, this one’s for you.

We cover:

• Why your tools might not be working right now

• Creative (and unconventional) ways to care for yourself

• The difference between coping and avoiding

• What to do when your body holds onto stress after your mind has let it go

• Self-soothing strategies for when your comfort person isn’t available

• Why coping doesn’t make you weak—it makes you human

Let this episode be a gentle check-in, not a judgment. You’re allowed to change, adapt, and find new ways to care for yourself as you grow.

Listen: Coping skills, emotional regulation + completing the stress cycle

Ever feel like your energy is all over the place—peaceful one moment, totally drained the next? In this Dear Evergreen episode, I’m joined by intuitive healer and Reiki Master Izzy Swanson for a conversation about tuning into your energetic rhythms and learning how to care for yourself on a deeper, more soulful level.

We explore:

• How to cleanse, ground, and protect your energy

• How to tell if you have an energetic attachment or intrusion that is draining you

• Tools for balance when your inner world doesn't match your outer one

• Using the earth and sun to support your energetic flow

This episode is for anyone who wants to feel more steady, clear, and connected—without burning out or shutting down.

Listen: Protecting your energy, detecting intrusions + staying grounded with Izzy Swanson

What do you do when you’re not invited—and it stings more than you want to admit? In this episode, we dive into the tender, very human feeling of being left out. Whether it’s a group photo that catches you off guard or a weekend plan you didn’t know about, moments of exclusion can bring up shame, jealousy, and even old stories from the past.

We talk about how to normalize the initial sting, why your feelings are valid, and how to decide whether to bring it up or let it go. Plus, how to know when it's just a miscommunication—and when a friendship may be changing in ways you're not quite ready for.

No one gets through life without a little FOMO, but hopefully this episode brings you comfort the next time you’re feeling left out.

Listen: FOMO, spiraling + saying how you feel

Why does silence feel so uncomfortable? Why can’t I just be—without scrolling, multitasking, or reaching for some distraction the moment things get quiet?

In this episode, we talk about overstimulation: how life today keeps us in a state of low-level urgency, why silence can feel unsettling, and what’s really going on in our bodies when we try to slow down.

We explore:

• Why your brain craves dopamine and distraction (and how to gently interrupt the cycle)

• What happens when your body doesn’t feel safe enough to relax

• The quiet fear beneath the noise: avoidance, feelings phobia, and staying busy to not feel

This one’s for the listener who can’t sit still, who doesn’t know how to “do nothing,” and who wants to get better at resting and attuning to themselves.

Listen: Overstimulation, multitasking + hating silence

On the other side of a birthday, I’m reflecting on what it means to grow older—not in a “milestone checklist” way, but in the subtle shifts that change how we move through life. In this episode, I talk about the doing less, feeling more grounded, and the beauty of letting a few things fall through the cracks.

We explore:

• How brain capacity, emotional regulation, and self-trust deepen with age

• The relief of not struggling against yourself so much

• Letting go of urgency and redefining what a meaningful life looks like

• Temporality is empowering: nothing is permanent, and that’s liberating

• Why it’s okay to veer off course—and how you can always come back

• Finding healing not just in pain, but in ease, joy, and connection

Let me know your thoughts and reflections on your current stage of life!

Listen: Getting older, doing less + learning to chill

In this Dear Evergreen episode, we’re talking about one of the most tender transitions we go through in our 20s: outgrowing old friendships without quite knowing where to go next. A listener writes in feeling stuck in long-standing connections that no longer feel aligned and wondering when if it’s time to walk away.

We explore:

• the discomfort of drifting from people you still care about

• why so few friendships end with a proper goodbye

• how to create closure without conflict

• grieving what was while making space for what’s next

• how to stay open to new friendships

This episode leaves you with ideas on how to master goodbyes and give yourself the opportunity for real closer — and how to be open to all the wonderful connections you haven’t even made yet.

Listen: Outgrowing friendships + learning how to say goodbye

It’s a grab bag episode all about one of the messiest parts of life: decision-making. A handful of listeners wrote in with questions that all circle around the same quiet fear—what if I get it wrong?

We explore:

• how to tell if you’re choosing what’s right or just what’s familiar

• what to do with regret, even when a choice felt right at the time

• how to stop outsourcing your decisions to everyone else

• why fear often does accompany the right decision

• how to rebuild self-trust after years of people-pleasing

Whether you're standing at a crossroads, replaying a choice you made months ago, or wondering how to stop second-guessing yourself, I hope you hear something today that helps you.

Listen: Being decisive, navigating people pleasing, & trusting yourself

Today on the pod, we’re talking about the comedown after a truly great vacation. A listener writes in about the disorienting feeling of returning home—how hard it is to jump back into “real life” after feeling calm, curious, and rejuvenated while away.

We explore:

• why post-travel blues are a real (and totally valid) part of the experience

• how to identify what exactly made the trip feel so good—novelty, spaciousness, connection—and invite more of it into everyday life

• why rushing back into routine often makes the return harder

• how to honor a special trip without clinging to it or making yourself miserable that it’s over

If you LOVE to travel (like me) hopefully this episode will ease your aching heart after returning from a trip or remedy the pre-trip blues you may already be feeling just thinking about it being over one day.

Listen: Post-trip depression, recalibrating + “real life”

In this Dear Evergreen episode, we’re digging into something that doesn’t get talked about enough: what happens after you build the habits that you dreamed of establishing. A listener writes in about feeling uneasy when they want to loosen up their routines—and wondering if it means they’re backsliding or losing themselves.

We explore:

• how to tell the difference between self-compassion and self-sabotage

• why flexibility is a sign of growth, not failure

• how life phases and personal evolution shape what "health" looks like over time

• why rules are meant to serve you, not trap you

If you’ve ever been caught in a cycle of outgrowing old routines but fearing you are getting too “soft” on yourself - give this a listen!

Listen: Relaxing your routine, facing backslides, & challenging self-imposed rules

In this Dear Evergreen episode, we’re digging into the complicated truth behind “romanticizing your life.” A listener writes in about feeling disconnected when trying to create beautiful moments—and wondering if they’re actually living their life or just performing it.

We explore:

• the difference between curating your life and truly being present

• why chasing “perfect moments” can sometimes backfire

• how aesthetic culture and social media shapes our expectations

• the role of discipline, discomfort, and acceptance in real presence

• why embracing imperfection is key to genuine joy

If you’ve ever felt like you were trying to enjoy your life more than you were actually living it, this one’s for you.

Listen: Romanticizing life, finding true presence + embracing imperfection

Ever feel like you’re trying to be five different people at once? One scroll through Pinterest or TikTok and suddenly you want to be the jet-setting party girl and the cozy, book-reading homebody and the green-juice yoga girl—at the same time. In this Dear Evergreen episode, we unpack the pressure to curate a life that looks perfect from every angle and the confusion that comes from absorbing so many beautiful, conflicting versions of “the ideal.”

We talk about:

- The difference between inspiration and imitation

- The trap of performative living

- How to reconnect with your real preferences

- And why you can’t be everyone, especially not all at once

If you’ve ever wondered whether your dreams are truly yours—or just a mood board you accidentally became—this one’s for you.

Listen: Pinterest boards, trend hopping + the pressure to be everything

Today we’re talking about something so many of us wrestle with: the pressure to “use our time wisely.” A listener writes in about feeling disconnected from fun—not because their life is falling apart, but because everything feels like a task to optimize. Even rest comes with guilt.

We explore:

• softening the line between work and play

• why wasting time might be the most healing thing you do

• the difference between dopamine hits and slow, sustaining joy

• coping with shutdown by being less precious about our time

Plus: a listener voicemail about the impact of flippant comments like “I want to die” when facing discomfort or inconveniences of life.

I love this one and I hope you do too! Share with a friend to keep the conversation going <3

Listen: Work vs. fun, wasting time + dark humor

In this grab-bag episode of The Evergreen Rx, we're tackling a mix of listener questions about relationships, boundaries, and navigating tricky social dynamics. From knowing when to walk away to reconnecting with old friends, we’re covering it all.

Questions answered in this episode:

• How do you know when it’s time to walk away from someone?

• How do I stop overanalyzing every text I send to someone I like? (

• What’s the best way to reconnect with an old friend without it feeling awkward?

• How do I deal with a friend who drains my energy but I still care about them?

• For your host: Have you ever misjudged someone?

If you’ve ever overthought a text, struggled with friendship dynamics, or felt like you are staying in a relationship that is no longer serving you this episode holds some wisdom for you!

Listen: Draining friendships, texting anxiety + gut checks

In this episode of The Evergreen Rx, we’re answering a letter from someone who has spent years trying to unlearn toxic food rules and body shame. They’ve made progress, but old thought patterns still creep in, making them wonder: Why does healing feel like such a messy and never-ending?

We’ll talk about:

Why healing isn’t linear—and why that’s okay

What’s really being tested when old food fears resurface

How to practice self-compassion, even in moments of self-doubt

For any of you struggling with accepting your body, listening to your gut, and feeling healthier and happier inside of yourself - this one’s for you!

Listen: Body image, unlearning old habits + trusting yourself again

In this episode of The Evergreen Rx, we explore the question: How do I build a sense of belonging when I’m starting from scratch? A listener writes in about finally making their long-awaited move to a new city—only to be met with an unexpected loneliness. They’ve tried putting themselves out there, but deep connections feel out of reach. As they watch others effortlessly find their people, they wonder: What am I missing?

We’ll talk about:

• Attachment styles

• The role of comparison and high expectations in loneliness

• The belonging wound—and how to gently stretch the comfort zone

If you’ve ever felt like an outsider in your own life or struggled to find your place in a new chapter, this episode is for you.

Listen: Moving cities, loneliness + finding your people

In this episode of The Evergreen Rx, we explore the question: How do I reconnect with my creativity without falling into comparison and self-doubt? A listener writes in about feeling disconnected from the creative spark they had as a child. Now, at 30, they’ve built a stable career in corporate marketing—but at the cost of the artistic passion that once made life feel meaningful. When they try to return to painting, imposter syndrome and toxic productivity creep in, making them wonder: What’s the point? Is it too late to start again?

We’ll talk about:

• How to realign with your priorities and values

• The imposter trap and the true purpose of creativity

• Untangling your relationship with productivity and self-worth

If you've ever struggled to reclaim a creative part of yourself or felt paralyzed by comparison, this episode is for you.

Listen: Childhood passions, toxic productivity, and feeling apathetic

In this episode of The Evergreen Rx, we explore the question: Who am I outside of who I am to other people? A listener writes in about the struggle of being "the responsible one" and the guilt she feels after setting boundaries to focus on herself. As she begins to prioritize her own needs, she faces pushback from loved ones and worries about losing the relationships that have defined her.

We’ll talk about:

• the roles we play in relationships

• the pushback we receive when we change & how guilt is protective

• the cost of growth and how to navigate it

If you’ve ever felt torn between personal growth and maintaining your connections, this episode is for you. Tune in if you can relate!

Listen: Shedding expectations, embracing authenticity, and letting relationships go