<p>What happens when your gift for noticing and helping quietly turns into a job no one asked you to do – and you can’t seem to stop?</p><br><p>In this episode, I’m joined by <a href="https://www.typec-creative.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Andrea Reeves</strong></a> – founder of Type C Creative and writer behind the Substack <em>Rebellious Systems</em> – for a candid conversation about what it means to be the emotional caretaker at work.</p><br><p>We explore the cost of over-functioning, the tangled relationship between sensitivity and boundaries, and the quiet rebellion of saying “this isn’t sustainable – for me”.</p><br><p>Andrea brings her background in journalism, operations, and systems design together with her lived experience as a neurodivergent, sensitive professional. She helps creative entrepreneurs find more human, compassionate ways of working – starting with how they relate to themselves.</p><br><p><strong>What we talk about in this episode:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>The emotional cost of being the “go-to” person at work</li><li>How caretaking shows up for sensitive professionals and why it’s hard to step out of</li><li>The body’s quiet cues: resentment, tension, and the jaw that won’t unclench</li><li>Why setting boundaries often starts with nervous system regulation</li><li>Tools and rituals that help – from emotional regulation menus to the legendary “Don’t Cry at Work” playlist</li></ul><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>More about Andrea:</strong></p><br><p>You can explore more of Andrea’s work and writing here:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Website: <a href="https://www.typec-creative.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.typec-creative.com</a></li><li>Substack: <a href="https://typeccreative.substack.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://typeccreative.substack.com</a></li><li>Andrea’s <a href="https://typeccreative.notion.site/My-Emotional-Regulation-Toolkit-2f4aa7120d864aaf8075ae0831e7572b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Emotional Regulation Toolkit</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><em>© Teresa Beehan. Everything shared here is for information and reflection – not professional advice. Please use your judgement before taking action based on anything you hear. We accept no responsibility for any decisions made in connection with the content.</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>