Sometimes your reactions don’t make sense...even to you.
You might feel overwhelmed, anxious, shut down, or stuck in patterns you can’t quite explain…
and not know where to begin.
This is a gentle place to start understanding what’s really going on.
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Why Do I Feel This Way? - Exploring Your Inner World
This short video gives you a feel for what the Why Do I Feel This Way? series is about, and who it’s here to support.
Andrea Crabtree and Josie Cowley explore why so many people feel overwhelmed, confused, or unsure of their emotions, and how understanding the nervous system can begin to bring a sense of clarity, steadiness, and self-understanding.
Watch this short video to explore:
• why your emotions and reactions can feel confusing at times
• how your nervous system shapes anxiety, overwhelm, and shutdown
• why feeling “too much” doesn’t always look the way you expect
• what might be sitting underneath repeating emotional or relationship patterns
• how the Why Do I Feel This Way? series is designed to support you
• how you can access the series for yourself, or share it with someone you care about
It’s a simple way to get a sense of whether this feels like the right next step for you, or for someone you care about.
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A gentle way to begin understanding yourself.
A series of short, thoughtfully designed videos that help you make sense of what’s happening in your body, your mind, and your emotional world.
Not all at once.
Not in an overwhelming way.
Just one piece at a time.
Whether you're here for yourself or someone you care about, this is a supportive place to begin, without pressure, judgment, or needing to have it all figured out.
Sometimes, the people we love, or we ourselves, are struggling in ways that are hard to put into words.
There might be anxiety, emotional outbursts, disconnection, or shutdown…
and no clear understanding of why it’s happening.
You might find yourself thinking:
Why do I feel like this?
Why does this keep happening?
And while therapy can help, it can also feel like a big step.
So what if there was a way to begin… more gently?
A Gentle First Step Toward Healing
This is a series of short, thoughtfully designed videos that help you make sense of what’s happening in your body, your mind, and your emotional world.
Because sometimes it shows up like this:
• snapping at your partner over something small… and not really knowing why
• lying awake replaying a conversation, wishing you’d said it differently
• feeling on edge during the drive to work, even when nothing’s actually wrong
• saying yes when you mean no — and then feeling resentful later
• shutting down, going quiet, or pulling away when things feel too much
• wanting to respond calmly… but feeling it build before you can stop it
These aren’t random reactions.
Inside the series, you’ll begin to understand:
• why these moments happen
• what’s happening in your nervous system when they do
• where these patterns come from
• and how things can start to feel a little more steady over time
You don’t have to figure it all out at once.
This is just a place to begin.
When things start to make sense, something begins to settle
When you begin to understand what’s happening in your body and mind, there’s often a quiet shift.
Not because you’ve changed anything.
But because things start to feel a little more clear… and a little less overwhelming.
- • feeling a bit more steady in moments that used to feel overwhelming
• having language for what’s happening, instead of just reacting
• noticing patterns with curiosity, rather than judgment
• feeling less pressure to “fix” yourself
• beginning to respond, rather than react
• feeling more connected to yourself over time
This isn’t about becoming a different version of yourself.
It’s about getting to know yourself in a way that feels more supportive, more compassionate, and more grounded.
And letting that understanding build, gently, over time.
Share It With Someone You Love
You can gift or share this resource with someone who:
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• feels overwhelmed but can’t quite explain why
• gets stuck in the same reactions, even when they don’t want to
• feels anxious, shut down, or easily triggered
• is curious about themselves, but doesn’t know where to start
• finds it hard to put words to what they’re feeling
It's a gentle, supportive way to say: “I can see you’re struggling… and I want to help.”
This may be for you if...
• you’re supporting someone and aren’t sure how to help
• you want to understand your partner, child, friend, or parent more deeply
• you’ve thought about therapy but feel unsure or overwhelmed
• you notice patterns in how you react and want to understand them
• you’re curious about emotional wellbeing, but don’t know where to start
• you’re looking for something supportive, but not intense
A Gentle First Step Toward Healing
This is a series of short, thoughtfully designed videos that help you make sense of what’s happening in your body, your mind, and your emotional world.
Because sometimes it shows up like this:
• snapping at your partner over something small… and not really knowing why
• lying awake replaying a conversation, wishing you’d said it differently
• feeling on edge during the drive to work, even when nothing’s actually wrong
• saying yes when you mean no — and then feeling resentful later
• shutting down, going quiet, or pulling away when things feel too much
• wanting to respond calmly… but feeling it build before you can stop it
These aren’t random reactions.
Inside the series, you’ll begin to understand:
• why these moments happen
• what’s happening in your nervous system when they do
• where these patterns come from
• and how things can start to feel a little more steady over time
You don’t have to figure it all out at once.
This is just a place to begin.
What's Inside:
• short, easy-to-follow videos you can take in at your own pace
• simple explanations that help things start to make sense
• gentle introductions to how your nervous system works
• tools like grounding, breathwork, and tapping you can use in real moments
• space to reflect, without pressure to do anything with it straight away
• the ability to come back to it whenever you need
Bonus: Healing Tools Included
Alongside the videos, you’ll also have access to simple practices you can turn to in everyday moments:
• grounding techniques
• tapping (EFT)
• breathwork to help settle your system
These aren’t complicated or time-consuming.
They’re things you can come back to when you feel overwhelmed, on edge, or just not quite yourself.
You Can Start Whenever You're ready
Whether this is for you, or something you want to share with someone you care about, you’ll have access to the full video library straight away.
You can move through it at your own pace, in your own time.
No pressure. No expectation. Just a place to begin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is ‘Why Do I Feel This Way?’
Who is this series for?
Is this therapy?
Is the content trauma informed?
What if the videos bring up strong emotions?
Can I go at my own pace?
How many videos are included and how long are they?
How do I access the videos?
Can I rewatch the videos?
Is this suitable if I’ve experienced trauma?
Is this a good gift for someone else?
How will I know if this series is right for me?
What else is included in the series besides the videos?
If this feels like the right next step
You can choose the option that feels most comfortable for you.
Meet Your Co-Creators
Josie and Andrea are passionate mental health professionals dedicated to holistic, trauma-informed healing approaches that honour the whole person - mind, body, and spirit.
Josie is a qualified counsellor who holds a counselling diploma from Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors and is accredited with the Australian Counselling Association. with extensive training in holistic therapies including Inherited Release Method, Root Cause Therapy, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP), and Emotional Freedom Technique (Tapping). She is also a certified Reiki Master. Her diverse background as a mental health support worker and crisis supporter with Lifeline, combined with her own healing journey, brings deep understanding to her therapeutic approach.
Andrea is a Social Worker registered with the Australian Association of Social Workers and holds a post-graduate degree in Professional Education and Training. She is certified in Embodied Processing (body-based trauma therapy), and is trained in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) and Learning (EAL). Andrea is also a Reiki Practitioner. She has many years’ experience in counselling and therapy, and has advanced training in anxiety, depression, and trauma across all age groups. She brings a warm, compassionate and grounded presence to supporting individuals and groups through life's challenges.
Together, they bridge traditional therapeutic methods with holistic healing modalities, creating this comprehensive psychoeducation resource to help both practitioners and individuals understand the foundations of healing. Their combined expertise in trauma-informed care, somatic approaches, and holistic wellness provides the perfect foundation for understanding how mind, body, and emotions work together in the healing process.
Their mission: To make essential healing knowledge accessible to everyone, supporting both practitioners in their work and individuals on their healing journeys.
