Canaries in the Coal Mine
Welcome to Canaries in the Coal Mine — a podcast for people who notice deeply, tell the truth, and are breaking patterns they didn’t choose.
I’m Shannon — a former party girl turned cycle-breaker, trauma survivor, boundary-setter, and fellow feel-everything human. I know what it’s like to grow up reading the room, managing emotions that weren’t yours, and learning to doubt your own instincts just to stay connected.
This podcast is for anyone who was raised around addiction, emotional immaturity, narcissism, codependency, or emotional neglect — and grew up feeling “too much,” too sensitive, or somehow wrong.
But here’s the truth:
You’re not broken.
You’re not crazy.
You’re just the canary.
Through thoughtful conversations, grounded tools, and clear language, we talk about emotional patterns, family systems, boundaries that protect, nervous system overload, and what it actually takes to come back to yourself.
Just honest conversation.
If you’ve always noticed what others missed, you’ll feel at home here.
🎙️ New episodes every other Tuesday at 1 PM ET.
Canaries in the Coal Mine
I Thought It Was Just Me. It Wasn’t.
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One year ago, I started this channel because I didn’t understand my own life.
I was carrying grief, estrangement, and a quiet belief that I was the problem.
This video is about what shifted…
and what grew here that I never expected.
There’s also something new in this one.
Watch to the end.
Topics: emotional neglect, family patterns, shame, people pleasing, childhood trauma, nervous system healing, family dynamics, inner child, perfectionism, self worth, healing generational patterns, adult children of dysfunction
Topics Covered:
• Why this channel actually started
• The shift from “what’s wrong with me” to “what happened to me”
• The moment this stopped feeling like my channel
• Why so many of us feel like “it’s just me”
• Something new - watch to the end
Watch Next:
If this conversation landed, these go deeper.
Why Sensitive People Often Feel So Alone
https://youtu.be/MSjxku9XYlE
Why Your Body Still Remembers Trauma
https://youtu.be/M7nGA-bUxno
When You’re the Only One Who Changed
[https://youtu.be/tvLriymG6ls
Cinematic conversations for people who feel deeply, think deeply, and are ready to understand themselves and their patterns more clearly.
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Something New:
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Canary Love Notes
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Vagus Nerve Reset Guide
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Community Question:
Have you ever spent years believing you were the problem…
only to realize that wasn’t the full story?
What started to shift for you?
Sponsorship Disclosure:
This episode is not sponsored. Affiliate links may support this channel at no additional cost to you.
Timecodes:
0:00 - Introduction
0:31 - Where this channel actually started
1:37 - The patterns I was living inside
4:14 - The shift
4:21 - What I didn’t expect
6:41 - Something new
#cyclebreaker #familyestrangement #emotionalneglect #selfawareness #healingjourney
About This Channel:
Canaries in the Coal Mine is a space for people who feel deeply and are no longer willing to live on autopilot.
Many of us grew up in homes shaped by emotional immaturity, addiction, or unspoken tension. We learned early how to read the room, take responsibility, and carry more than our share.
This channel explores emotional neglect, family patterns, nervous system awareness, boundaries, and the quiet work of healing generational cycles.
New films every other Tuesday at 1 PM ET, plus podcast uploads.
Educational Disclaimer:
This content is for educational and supportive purposes only. It is not therapy or medical advice.