From lunchroom comparisons to highlight reels on Instagram, social pressure is everywhere, and it’s exhausting. In this empowering episode, Lindsey Carnick breaks down how those daily “shoulds” and unspoken rules mess with our heads, especially in the workplace. Whether it’s a certification, a diet, or a new fitness trend, this conversation gives you the tools to filter noise and choose what’s right for you.

Key takeaways to listen for

• How social expectations sneak into everyday choices and how to spot them

• Why awareness of social media pressure doesn’t mean immunity from it.

• The “Should” Spiral: How overthinking is fueled by subtle workplace and social norms.

• Reasons why you should name your emotion matters more than buying the next solution

• The power of writing your own story instead of replicating someone else’s path.

About Lindsey Carnick

Lindsey Carnick is a licensed clinical social worker offering transformational therapy to clients in Colorado, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, Nebraska, Nevada, and Rhode Island. She specializes in helping individuals move beyond old patterns, anxiety spirals, and self-doubt to build lives filled with meaningful relationships, emotional resilience, and inner peace.

With a focus on both deep insight and concrete strategies, Lindsey helps people build confidence, engage complex emotional issues, and feel good not just about their feelings, but about how they show up in the world. She is passionate about walking alongside each client on their unique healing journey.

Connect with Lindsey

• Website: Onward Psych Services

Connect with Us

• For more information, visit https://LauraJaneLayton.com

• For more tips, see https://www.facebook.com/TheLauraJaneLaytonShow

• For more updates, follow us on https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurajanelayton/

SPONSOR

Tired of feeling tired? Optimize your hormones and reclaim your energy. Test, don't guess – book your free coaching call today at coachadamhq.com!

All the content found on our website or podcast at LauraJaneLayton.com and The Laura Jane Layton Show – Silencing Your Inner Bully ®, including images, audio, text, videos, infographics, and any other format of content, are provided for informational and/or educational purposes only.

Our content is not meant to be a substitute for professional medical or health advice, and you should not accept it as such.

If you need medical and/or health advice, evaluation, or consultation, then you must seek the advice of a qualified physician or healthcare provider in your area regarding any health and/or medical questions you have for your health condition.

Do not ignore or delay your physician’s advice or orders based on something you read on our site or hear on our podcast. If you’re having a medical emergency or are dealing with health issues, please consult your physician and/or go to the hospital.

Although every effort is put into making sure that all the information provided on laurajanelayton.com and on The Laura Jane Layton Show – Silencing Your Inner Bully® is accurate and updated, your reliance on any information provided by Laura Jane Layton LLC is solely at your own risk.

Laura Jane Layton LLC is not responsible or liable for any claims made by external websites or education companies.