Last week on STRIPPED, we unpacked texting anxiety — that all-too-familiar spiral of overthinking every word, emoji, and pause before hitting send. This week, we’re going deeper: the unspoken, absurd “rules” we’ve all internalized, why our brains go straight to worst-case scenarios, and how modern texting has made real-life conversation harder than ever.
Last week on STRIPPED, we unpacked texting anxiety — that all-too-familiar spiral of overthinking every word, emoji, and pause before hitting send. This week, we’re going deeper: the unspoken, absurd “rules” we’ve all internalized, why our brains go straight to worst-case scenarios, and how modern texting has made real-life conversation harder than ever.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
I’ll also share a personal (and slightly embarrassing) story from my dating past to show exactly how texting anxiety can derail a connection — and what happens when you finally let go of the mental gymnastics.
Reflect: This week, notice one texting rule you’ve been following obsessively and break it. Send a text authentically — without worrying about timing, emojis, or “right” wording — and observe what happens. Comment or DM me with your results!
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