A private podcast & companion workbook

When Love Feels

Like Too Much

For people who carry the emotional weight of their relationships — and are ready to understand why, and what to do differently.

You've Been Carryin This for a Long Time

The emotional management. The anticipating. The softening of things so they don’t land too hard. The conversations you replay at 2am trying to figure out where it went wrong.

You do this because you care. But caring this much — at this cost — is not the same as connection. And at some point, the weight of it starts to show up in your body before it shows up in your words.

This isn’t a willpower problem. It’s a nervous system pattern. And it has a name.

When Love Feels Like Too Much is a private audio series for people who are ready to understand what’s actually driving the cycle — whether you’re in a relationship doing this work alone, holding uncertainty about whether to stay, or healing between relationships so you don’t carry the same patterns forward.

This is for you if...

You feel responsible for managing other people’s emotions — and exhausted by how automatic it’s become.

You overexplain, overthink, or overfunction to keep connection intact.

You notice your body gets tense, numb, or flooded in relationships — before you’ve even said a word.

You want insight that lives in your body, not just your head.

You’re doing this work solo while your partner isn’t yet engaged — and you need a container that’s just for you.

You’re at a crossroads and need clarity about what’s yours to own before you decide what comes next.

You’re between relationships and determined not to repeat the same patterns in the next one.

What's Inside

Five private audio episodes, each paired with gentle reflection and simple nervous system practices you can use in real life.

Episode 1: You’re Not Crazy — You’re Over-Functioning

See the invisible pattern behind over-functioning in relationships, how your nervous system fuses with others’ emotions, and what it means to start separating your calm from theirs.

Episode 2: The Emotional Labor Loop

Understand the quiet work of managing moods, anticipating reactions, and softening truths — and why this drains your energy even when you care deeply.

Episode 3: Fight, Flight, Freeze… or Fix

Learn how your nervous system protects connection during conflict, and why “fixing” often shows up before you even realize you’re activated.

Episode 4: When You Lose Yourself in Love

Explore how shape-shifting happens slowly, what it costs over time, and how to begin coming back to yourself without pulling away.

Episode 5: You’re Not Asking for Too Much

Clarify the difference between needs and triggers, and how to tell — in your body — when you’re reaching your limit.

Plus: The Companion Workbook

A printable workbook designed to help you slow down, name what’s happening, and practice micro-pauses between episodes — without pressure or perfection. Reflection prompts, nervous system check-ins, and space to notice what’s shifting.

Instant Access

When LoVe Feels Like Too Much

Five private podcast episodes

One companion notebook

Lifetime access

Listen at your own pace. Come back to episodes as often as you need.

$37

I'm Dr. Rachel Orleck

I’m a licensed psychologist, certified Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) couples therapist, and founder of The Attachment Revolution. For over 12 years I’ve worked with individuals and couples navigating the patterns that make love feel hard — over-functioning, emotional labor, shutdown cycles, and the slow erosion of self that happens when you keep prioritizing connection at your own expense.

I created When Love Feels Like Too Much because these patterns don’t wait for a therapy appointment. They show up on a Tuesday evening, in the silence after a text that didn’t land right, in the body before the brain has words for it. I wanted to give people something they could return to — at their own pace, in their own time — that actually explains what’s happening underneath.

I’ve lived this work too. I know what it costs to carry more than your share. This series is what I wish had existed when I needed it most.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this therapy?

No. This is an educational audio series — not a substitute for therapy, diagnosis, or clinical treatment. If you’re experiencing significant distress, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional. This series is for education, reflection, and nervous system awareness.

How long are the episodes?

Each episode is approximately 15–20 minutes. Short enough to listen during a walk or commute, substantial enough to stay with you afterward.

Do I need to listen in order?

The episodes are designed to build on each other, so listening in order is recommended. That said, you can return to any episode as often as you need — many listeners find certain episodes more relevant at different points in their process.

How long do I have access?

You'll have access to the private podcast and workbook, including any updates along the way, for the lifetime of the program. If the program is ever retired, you'll receive advance notice and time to download any included materials.

Can I get a refund?

Because this is a digital product with immediate access to all materials, all sales are final and refunds are not available. If you have questions before purchasing, feel free to reach out.

You're not broken for caring deeply.

You've just been carrying too much for too long.

A relationship revolution starts with you.

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