You probably know someone who prides themselves on being chill, unbothered, or just not emotional. But here’s the truth: a lot of what looks like emotional intelligence is actually emotional avoidance, control, or shutdown. In this video, I’m breaking down 5 subtle signs of fake emotional intelligence — and how to spot them, so you can stop questioning your own sanity when something feels off. We’ll talk about:  The difference between emotional regulation and emotional repression How to recognize emotional avoidance in disguise What real emotional maturity looks like (and how to build it [...]

 If you’ve been wondering, “Why does this relationship suddenly feel off?” — you’re not being cold, flaky, or dramatic. You may have simply outgrown it. In this video, you’ll learn 7 clear signs you’ve outgrown someone — whether it’s a friend, partner, situationship, or even a family dynamic — and how to move forward without guilt or self-betrayal. Because outgrowing isn’t a failure. It’s a sign your inner world has changed — and your relationships are catching up.

 If you’re tired of feeling taken for granted — this is for you. In this video, therapist Julia Kristina breaks down why kind, sensitive people get walked all over and how to stop without losing your warmth or compassion. You’ll learn the deeper psychology behind people-pleasing and how to set calm, clear boundaries that earn respect. ✨ FREE GUIDE: Want to start saying no (without guilt)? 👉 Download your Free Guide: 25 Healthy Ways to Say No → https://courses.juliakristina.com/25-... If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation thinking “Why didn’t I just say something?” [...]

 Have you ever shared how something hurt you—and they twisted it until you questioned yourself? That’s not responsibility, that’s avoidance. Emotionally immature people use predictable moves to dodge accountability. In this video, I break down 6 common tactics (with examples) so you can spot it, and stay calm, clear, and steady when it happens. What you’ll learn: The 6 accountability dodges Why these are learned protection patterns (often rooted in shame) How to recognize each move in real time A 3-step reset to regulate your emotions so you don’t spiral or lash back

   👉 Grab my FREE 3-Step Emotional Reset Plan here: https://courses.juliakristina.com/3-step-emotional-reset Do you keep getting pulled into other people’s drama — and end up drained, stressed, and resentful? In this video, I’ll show you 3 simple shifts to protect your peace without abandoning the people you care about. ✨ Here’s what you’ll learn in this video: Why drama is so emotionally “sticky” and hard to resist How people-pleasing and codependency keep you hooked into chaos 3 practical shifts to stay grounded, compassionate, and drama-free By the end, you’ll know how to care without carrying [...]

 Do you ever feel like your brain is about to shut down in a noisy café, crowded office, or even your own kitchen? That “I can’t take one more thing” feeling is often a sign of overstimulation—especially if you’re a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). In this video, I’m breaking down 7 subtle signs you’re overstimulated (and how to calm down fast) before you snap, shut down, or spiral. You’ll learn: ✔️ Why overstimulation happens in the brain and nervous system ✔️ The early signals most people miss (irritability, foggy brain, restless body, sudden urge [...]

 💡Download my free 10-Minute Guided Mindfulness Audio here → https://courses.juliakristina.com/Free-Mindfulness Do you ever feel like you overthink everything? Replay conversations. Worry about the future. Stress about things you can’t control. It’s exhausting. But here’s the truth: overthinking isn’t a personality flaw — it’s a brain pattern. And with the right tools, you can retrain your mind to be calmer, clearer, and more present. In this video, I’ll teach you 3 therapy-based skills to help you: ✅ Stop spiraling thoughts before they take over ✅ Calm your nervous system in the moment ✅ Actually enjoy [...]

 Have you ever brought up something important with your partner — only for it to spiral out of control? Maybe you’re calm and clear, but suddenly they’re defensive, dismissive, or turning it all back on you. If that sounds familiar, you might be dealing with emotional immaturity. And here’s the good news: you can protect your peace and stay grounded — even if they don’t change. In this video, you’ll learn: ✅ 4 steps to handle conflict with an emotionally immature partner ✅ Phrases you can use to stay calm and steady (without over-explaining [...]

 Have you been carrying hidden shame without realizing it? If you constantly feel like you have to do more, take care of everyone, or keep proving you’re “enough,” it might not be laziness or lack of motivation holding you back—it could be quiet, hidden shame. In this video, I’m breaking down 6 subtle signs you might be living with shame you didn’t even know was there—plus where it often comes from, and what you can do to begin healing it. We’ll talk about: How childhood conditioning and emotionally immature family systems plant the seeds [...]

 Do you walk away from conversations overanalyzing everything you said? Feel like it must be your fault when someone else is upset? Apologize constantly — even when you didn’t do anything wrong? If so, you’re not broken. You’re not “too sensitive.” And you don’t have low self-esteem. You’ve just learned to survive by blaming yourself — and this video will help you understand why. In this talk, I’ll walk you through: ✅ The real reason self-blame feels safer than the truth ✅ How childhood survival patterns become adult habits ✅ The psychology behind emotional [...]

 If You Grew Up with an Alcoholic Parent, This Will Explain a Lot You might look like you’ve got it together… But inside? You’re always bracing. For something to go wrong. For someone to get upset. For the other shoe to drop. And you might not realize this is still the impact of growing up with an alcoholic parent. In this video, I’ll walk you through 7 signs that the chaos, instability, or emotional neglect you lived through didn’t just disappear when you left home — it followed you. Into your relationships. Your self-worth. [...]

 “You’re being selfish.” If that voice shows up every time you try to set a boundary with a parent — this video will change everything. Whether your parent makes you feel guilty, plays the victim, or turns every boundary into an argument… it’s not just them — it’s the old wiring in your brain that says keeping the peace matters more than protecting your peace. In this video, you’ll learn: 💬 Why guilt shows up (even when your boundary is healthy) 🧠 How your brain is wired to equate boundaries with danger 🛑 3 [...]

 If you grew up with an emotionally immature parent, you might still feel the effects — even if you’ve never been able to put your finger on why. ✔️ You second-guess your feelings ✔️ You over-function in relationships ✔️ Boundaries feel impossible ✔️ You carry a quiet fear of disappointing people The truth? That environment leaves an imprint — one that often follows you into adulthood in ways you didn’t expect. In this video, I’m breaking down 6 hidden wounds from emotionally immature parents — and how they show up now in your relationships, [...]

 If you grew up with an emotionally immature parent, you probably learned early on how to tiptoe around feelings, overthink your every move, and doubt your own worth. But those patterns don’t just disappear when you grow up — they follow you. In this video, I’m breaking down 7 common behaviours emotionally immature parents display — and how they leave a lasting imprint on your confidence, boundaries, and relationships. We’ll cover: ✔️ How they made you responsible for their emotions ✔️ Emotional manipulation disguised as “victim” behaviour ✔️ Why they expected you to be [...]

 Ever given or gotten an apology that somehow made things worse? Like… “I’m sorry you feel that way,” or “I said I was sorry — what more do you want?” The truth is, that’s not a real apology. That’s a deflection. Real apologies don’t avoid accountability — they build trust. But most were never taught how to do that. In this video, I’ll walk you through what a real apology looks like — in 4 clear, powerful steps — so the apology can actually create repair instead of more resentment. You’ll learn: • What [...]

 If setting boundaries makes you feel like the bad guy — this video is for you. You set a boundary calmly and respectfully… and they still got angry, guilt-tripped you, or pulled away. Sound familiar? In this video, I’ll break down 5 common ways emotionally immature people react when you set a boundary — and what their response actually says about them, not you. You’ll learn how to spot emotional manipulation, stay grounded when someone pushes back, and stop second-guessing yourself for speaking up. ✨ You deserve to protect your peace — without feeling [...]

 💔 You ever feel like you’re aching for someone to just say, “I’m sorry”? You’ve explained how it hurt. You’ve stayed calm. And still… no real apology. No ownership. Just silence, defensiveness, or blame. In this video, you’ll learn why some people avoid apologizing — even when they’ve clearly hurt you — and what that reveals about them (not you). We’ll unpack: ✔️ What a real apology actually requires ✔️ The 5 common fake apology patterns emotionally immature people use ✔️ Why avoidance often has more to do with shame than carelessness ✔️ What [...]

 Have you ever tried to calmly talk through something that bothered you… only to walk away wondering if you were the problem? Emotionally immature people often avoid accountability in subtle but deeply confusing ways—through blame-shifting, jokes that cut deep, silence, and even victimhood. In this video, we’ll break down 6 sneaky ways emotionally immature people dodge responsibility, and I’ll show you how to protect your peace and stop second-guessing yourself in the aftermath. You’ll learn: ✅ Why these patterns feel so destabilizing ✅ How to stay grounded when you feel blamed or dismissed ✅ [...]

 You bring up something small — a boundary, a need, a gentle truth — and suddenly, you're in a storm. They shut down. Or explode. Or somehow make it all about them. And you’re left standing there wondering: “Wait… what just happened?” In this video, we’re unpacking 6 common behaviors emotionally immature people show when they’re triggered — so you can stop second-guessing yourself, protect your peace, and finally name the patterns for what they are. You’ll learn: 🔹 Why shutdown isn’t silence — it’s emotional avoidance 🔹 What emotional hijacking looks like (and [...]

 Some phrases sound polite, casual — even harmless. But emotionally immature people often use them to avoid responsibility, manipulate, or shut down connection. In this video, you’ll learn: ✔️ 7 everyday phrases that are actually red flags ✔️ What emotionally mature people say or do instead ✔️ How to recognize subtle signs of emotional immaturity — and trust your gut when something feels off If you’ve been second-guessing yourself in a relationship, or wondering if you're the problem… This video will give you the clarity and language to see the truth.

 Emotional maturity isn’t about being perfect. It’s about how you respond when things get messy. In this video, I’m walking you through 9 things emotionally mature people never say — and what they say and do instead. These aren’t just communication tips — they’re insights into the mindset and emotional intelligence that help you show up with calm, clarity, and self-responsibility… even when it’s hard. Whether you’re working on your relationships, setting better boundaries, or just trying to break old patterns, this is for you. ✨ Download my free guide 25 Power Thoughts: 25powerthoughts.com

 One simple shift to stop your next big fight before it starts. Ever had your brain make a bad moment worse? Here’s how to catch it — and calm it — before it damages your relationship. That’s not just frustration — it’s confirmation bias at work. In today’s video, I’m sharing a real (and personal!) story of how a simple conversation with my partner almost spiraled into a much bigger conflict — and how one small moment of pause changed everything. You’ll learn: What confirmation bias is — and why it shows up when [...]

 How do you talk about what matters — without the other person shutting down, getting defensive, or pulling away? It’s not just what you say — it’s how your nervous system delivers the message. In this video, I’ll show you: ✨ Why communication breaks down even when your words seem fine ✨ How to regulate your nervous system before and during hard conversations ✨ A simple 4-step framework (OFNR) to express yourself clearly and kindly — even when it’s tough Because when you feel safe inside, your words land differently. And real connection becomes [...]

 You know that voice in your head that shows up when you've fumbled, failed, messed up, been left out or hurt in some way. The one that says: "You're not good enough." "Everyone else has it figured out." "You're going to mess this up." That voice? It's your inner critic — and it can be ruthless. That voice isn’t the real you. It’s fear. It's mis-guided self-protection It’s old wiring. And in this video, I’m going to show you how to talk back to it — in a way that feels grounded, real, and [...]

 Feeling flat, foggy, or numb — but not sure why? You might be stuck in emotional freeze — a nervous system state that shuts down your energy, clarity, and connection… all to protect you from overwhelm. But here's what most people don’t realize: You might be doing tiny things every day that are quietly reinforcing that frozen state — and making it harder to thaw out. In this video, I’ll walk you through 10 subtle habits that keep your nervous system stuck in freeze — and more importantly, what you can gently start doing [...]

 Feeling exhausted, anxious, or resentful—but not sure why? You might be quietly neglecting your own needs... without even realizing it. In this video, I’m sharing 5 sneaky signs of self-abandonment—the subtle ways we override our own feelings, silence our needs, and lose touch with ourselves in everyday life. These aren’t the obvious signs. They’re the ones we’ve normalized. The ones that fly under the radar while slowly eroding our self-trust and emotional wellbeing. If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, "Why do I feel so disconnected?" "Why am I always second-guessing myself?" "Why do I [...]

 How to deal with one-uppers: People who constantly “one-up” others can be exhausting to deal with. Whether you’re sharing a personal story, a win at work, or something you’re struggling with, they always seem to have a better, bigger, or more dramatic version. In this video, we’ll talk about why people one-up in the first place—what’s really driving the behavior—and more importantly, how to handle people who always try to one-up you without losing your cool or getting pulled into the competition. You’ll learn practical strategies to acknowledge, redirect, or even call it out [...]

 Dealing with defensive people can be exhausting—especially when all you're trying to do is have a normal conversation, offer feedback, or express your feelings. But here’s the thing: defensiveness isn’t about you. It’s a psychological response to feeling emotionally threatened. In this video, I break down why people get so defensive (hint: it’s often linked to insecurities, past experiences, or even their nervous system being stuck in fight-or-flight mode) AND exactly how to handle it without escalating the situation. You’ll learn: ✅ The 5 biggest reasons people react defensively (and how to spot them) [...]

 Do you find yourself getting easily offended by what people say or do? Maybe it feels like an attack, an accusation, or a rejection—but what if you had the power to stop letting it affect you so much? In this talk, I’ll walk you through six key strategies to stop taking things so personally and start feeling more confident, grounded, and in control of your emotions. You’ll learn how to separate intent from impact (not everyone is out to hurt you), regulate your emotions in the moment, and recognize when something triggers an insecurity. [...]

 Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP)? If you’ve ever felt like the volume on life is turned up a little louder for you—emotionally, physically, and socially—you’re not alone. Highly sensitive people experience the world in a deeply intuitive and intense way, noticing details others miss, feeling emotions more powerfully, and needing time to recharge from overstimulation. In this video, I’m breaking down 8 special traits of highly sensitive people, including heightened awareness, deep empathy, strong intuition, and the need for mindful regulation. If you’ve ever wondered why you process the world differently or [...]