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Hosted by Vanessa Gorelkin · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 69 episodes
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Function, not perfection. Hosted by occupational therapist and executive coach Vanessa Gorelkin, Real over Ideal cuts through the noise to bring you practical strategies for life in a stressful world.
Vanessa Gorelkin hosts Real Over Ideal, a health show with 69 episodes published.
Decision Fatigue and How to Make Choosing Easier This episode explains why decision fatigue is real, what it does to your brain, and why even small choices can feel impossible by the end of the day. Vanessa Gorelkin, you
Why Nighttime Snacking Is Normal—and How to Manage It This episode explores the psychological and physiological reasons behind nighttime eating, distinguishing between habitual snacking and clinical nighttime eating synd
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Understanding the Cultural Shift Around Body Image and GLP-1s In this episode, Vanessa Gorelkin explores the rise of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and their complex impact on body image, health perceptions, and societal norms
If you ever feel crushing doubts about yourself- especially in circumstances that baffle you, this episode is for you. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: A Personal Reflection and Practical Guide In this episode, Vanessa Gore
Overcoming the "What-Ifery": How to Tame Your Brain's Catastrophic Thinking In this episode, Vanessa Gorelkin discusses the fascinating phenomenon of "what-ifery" — the mental habit of imagining every potential disaster.
Here's a great episode published a little over a year ago that always matters in the summertime. If you're a person who knows the summertime blues or have a loved one who feels this way-- help is on the way in this updat
Uncover and Rewrite Your Emotional Homeowners Association Rules In this episode, Vanessa Gorelkin explores how subconscious "rules"—much like HOA bylaws—govern our emotions and behaviors, often causing stress and guilt.
Embracing Imposter Syndrome: A Personal Reflection with Vanessa Gorelkin In this episode, Vanessa Gorelkin openly shares her recent struggles with procrastination and imposter syndrome, providing a candid behind-the-scen
Understanding the Bounce Back Tax: Why High-Functioning Days Leave You Drained Ever had a day where everything seems to go perfectly, only to crash the next morning? This episode breaks down the concept of the "bounce ba
Understanding and Navigating Mental Health Relapses with Vanessa Gorelkin. In this episode, your host, Vanessa Gorelkin, a licensed occupational therapist with 30 years of experience, discusses the often misunderstood na
Struggling with household tasks due to overwhelm or ADHD? Vanessa Gorelkin shares a compassionate, step-by-step body doubling approach to help you initiate and complete chores with less stress. This episode offers practi
Embracing Visibility: Overcoming Fear of Being Perceived What is the fear of being perceived? Discover practical ways to navigate the universal fear of being perceived in a world obsessed with visibility. Vanessa Gorelki
In this episode, Vanessa Gorelkin dives into the science behind the second wind phenomenon and how understanding your circadian rhythms can help you harness your natural energy peaks. Learn practical strategies to create
In this episode, host Vanessa Gorelkin describes how doubt can be harnessed to create a powerful path towards reaching our most important goals. As a follow up to the Motivation episode: learn about a technique that is u
Title: Unpacking Internal Family Systems: Benefits, Critiques, and Practical Insights In this episode, Vanessa Gorelkin explores the therapeutic model of Internal Family Systems (IFS), sharing her personal experiences, s
How to Truly Handle a Panic Attack-- Practical Neuroscience-Based Strategies In this episode, Vanessa Gorelkin debunks common misconceptions about panic attacks and anxiety, sharing evidence-based techniques rooted in ne
The Tiny Moments That Make a Big Difference: The Chihuahua Effect In this episode, Vanessa Gorelkin explores how simple acts of kindness and moments of silliness can create ripple effects of joy and connection. She share
Embracing Good Enough: Redefining Self-Worth and Self-Compassion In this episode, Vanessa Gorelkin explores the pervasive pressure to be perfect and the transformative power of embracing "good enough." She shares insight
Rethinking Motivation: How to Make Change Without Waiting for Feelings to Align In this episode of Real Over Ideal , Vanessa Garelkin challenges the myth that motivation is the secret to lasting change. Instead, she prov
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Real Over Ideal is hosted by Vanessa Gorelkin. The show is categorised under health (fitness) and has published 69 episodes.
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