Automatic Mouth

Have you ever left a conversation feeling like someone siphoned your soul through a straw? Yeah… same. In this episode of Automatic Mouth, we’re diving into the actual neuroscience behind burnout, negativity, venting, emotional contagion, and why some people exhaust you even when you’re “just listening.” Inside this episode you’ll learn: • What really happens in your brain when you complain — and when you hear someone else complain • Why venting feels good in the moment (hello dopamine… you sneaky little gremlin) • How chronic negativity activates the amygdala, cortisol, and emotional exhaustion • Why “good vibes only” is just emotional avoidance in a sparkly hat • How to shift your mindset from negative → neutral → grounded → positive without faking it • How to protect your energy so you stop burning out from other people’s chaos • Practical, psychologically-backed tools for emotional boundaries, self-regulation & realistic positivity This isn’t toxic positivity, spiritual bypassing, or “just think happy thoughts.” This is brain science + practical psychology + mindset you can actually use. Download the free workbook for this episode to rebuild your energy, set emotional boundaries, and detox your mental environment the healthy way.