The Let Them Theory | The Messy Podcast

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 5 of The Messy Podcast!Tagline: Creating Unshakeable FriendshipsIn this episode, we explore why adult friendships require intention rather than convenience, the science of vulnerability, accountability, and shared values, and provide practical frameworks to deepen or rebuild connections.Key Takeaways:Understand why adult friendships require intention rather than convenience.Discover the science behind vulnerability, accountability, and shared values.Learn practical frameworks to deepen or rebuild connections.Practice:Action Step: Pick one friendship this week and take action to nurture it. Tag us with #LetMeConnect.Support Us: Visit https://themessypodcast.com to support our mission.Tune in to The Messy Podcast—navigating the chaos of life, one story at a time.

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 4 of The Messy Podcast!Tagline: The Truth About Adult Friendships – Why They Fade & How to RebuildIn this episode, we explore why adult friendships fade, the science behind "friendship autopilot" and life transitions, and how to rebuild or release relationships with grace and intention.Key Takeaways:Understand why adult friendships fade, even with people you love.Discover the science behind "friendship autopilot" and how life transitions impact friendships.Learn how to rebuild or release relationships with grace and intention.Practice:Action Step: Pick one friendship this week and say, "Let Them ______. Let Me ______."Support Us: Visit https://themessypodcast.com to support our mission.Tune in to The Messy Podcast—navigating the chaos of life, one story at a time.

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 3 of The Messy Podcast!Tagline: Comparison as Your Greatest Teacher – Turning Envy into FuelIn this episode, we explore why comparison triggers self-doubt and fear of judgment, the neuroscience of envy, and how to reframe comparison as a roadmap for growth using the "Let Them" and "Let Me" techniques.Key Takeaways:Understand why comparison triggers self-doubt and fear of judgment.Discover the neuroscience of envy and how social media rewires your brain.Learn to reframe comparison as a roadmap for growth using the "Let Them" and "Let Me" techniques.Practice:Action Step: Post a “Comparison Confession” story (tag #LetMeLearn) and include one action step it inspired.Support Us: Visit https://themessypodcast.com to support our mission.Tune in to The Messy Podcast—navigating the chaos of life, one story at a time.

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1 of The Messy Podcast!Tagline: Why the Right Decision Feels WrongIn this episode, we explore why trusting your intuition often feels uncomfortable, the link between people-pleasing and self-betrayal, and how to act on your needs despite others’ disapproval.Understand why trusting your intuition can feel uncomfortable due to the neuroscience of doubt.Discover how people-pleasing leads to self-betrayal.Learn to act on your needs despite others’ disapproval.Action Step: Identify one decision you’ve delayed due to fear of judgment. This week, say Let Them _______, then Let Me _______.Support Us: Visit https://themessypodcast.com to support our mission.Tune in to The Messy Podcast—navigating the chaos of life, one story at a time.Key Takeaways:Practice:

Welcome to Season 1, Episode 7 of The Messy Podcast!Tagline: When Adults Throw Tantrums – How to Stay Calm When Others Lose ItIn this episode, we explore why adults have emotional outbursts, the cost of engaging vs. detaching, and practical scripts to de-escalate and redirect conflict.Key Takeaways:Understand why adults throw tantrums due to amygdala hijacks and unmet needs.Learn the cost of engaging in conflicts vs. the benefits of detaching.Discover practical scripts to de-escalate and redirect conflicts.Practice:Action Step: This week, when someone erupts, practice Detach & Redirect. Text us your wins!Support Us: Visit https://themessypodcast.com to support our mission.Tune in to The Messy Podcast—navigating the chaos of life, one story at a time.

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1 of The Messy Podcast!Tagline: Why the Right Decision Feels WrongIn this episode, we explore why trusting your intuition often feels uncomfortable, the link between people-pleasing and self-betrayal, and how to act on your needs despite others’ disapproval.Key Takeaways:Understand why trusting your intuition can feel uncomfortable due to the neuroscience of doubt.Discover how people-pleasing leads to self-betrayal.Learn to act on your needs despite others’ disapproval.Practice:Action Step: Identify one decision you’ve delayed due to fear of judgment. This week, say Let Them _______, then Let Me _______.Support Us: Visit https://themessypodcast.com to support our mission.Tune in to The Messy Podcast—navigating the chaos of life, one story at a time.

Welcome to Season 1, Episode 6 of The Messy Podcast!Tagline: Loving Difficult People – How to Care Without Losing YourselfIn this episode, we explore the fine line between compassion and self-betrayal, understanding the neuroscience of empathy fatigue and resentment, and providing scripts to enforce boundaries without guilt.Key Takeaways:Understand the balance between compassion and maintaining self-respect.Learn about empathy fatigue and why helping others can feel addictive.Discover actionable scripts to set boundaries without guilt.Practice:Actionable Challenge: Identify one draining person this week and practice: "Let Them ______. Let Me ______."Support Us: Visit https://themessypodcast.com to support our mission.Tune in to The Messy Podcast—navigating the chaos of life, one story at a time.

Welcome to Season 1, Episode 5 of The Messy Podcast!Tagline: Let Them Think Bad Thoughts About YouIn this episode, we explore how the fear of judgment sabotages goals and how embracing self-rejection vs. self-acceptance can turn "Let Them think bad thoughts" into personal power.Key Takeaways:Understand how fear of judgment can paralyze you.Discover the neuroscience behind our craving for approval.Learn to turn judgment into personal power by embracing self-acceptance.Practice:Actionable Challenge: Do one thing you’ve avoided due to fear of judgment and tag us with #LetThemJudge.Support Us: Visit https://themessypodcast.com to support our mission.Tune in to The Messy Podcast—navigating the chaos of life, one story at a time.

Welcome to Season 1, Episode 4 of The Messy Podcast!Tagline: The Neuroscience of Stress – Why You Can’t Think StraightIn this episode, we explore how your brain’s primal stress response conflicts with rational control and how chronic stress traps you in survival mode. Discover how the "Let Them" and "Let Me" techniques can reset your nervous system.Key Takeaways:Understand the brain’s primal stress response vs. rational control.Learn why chronic stress keeps you in survival mode.Discover how "Let Them" + "Let Me" resets your nervous system.Practice:Listener Task: Track 3 daily stressors and apply "Let Them" + "Let Me."Support Us: Visit https://themessypodcast.com to support our mission.Tune in to The Messy Podcast—navigating the chaos of life, one story at a time.

Welcome to Season 1, Episode 3 of The Messy Podcast!Tagline: Let Them + Let Me – The Two-Step Power MoveIn this episode, we explore the concept of detachment vs. agency, the neuroscience of control, and how proactive ownership can turn detachment into empowered action.Key Takeaways:Understand why stopping at "Let Them" can lead to isolation.Discover how amygdala hijacks override rational thinking.Learn how to turn detachment into empowered action with the "Let Me" framework.Practice:Action Step: This week, catch yourself saying "Let Them" and add a "Let Me." Share your story with #LetMeRise.Support Us: Visit https://themessypodcast.com to support our mission.Tune in to The Messy Podcast—navigating the chaos of life, one story at a time.