A Cluttered Mind

By Tracilyn George, Author

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🎙️ Introduction to A Cluttered Mind
Hosted by Tracilyn George

Welcome to A Cluttered Mind, a podcast that explores the deeply human, often messy experience of living with mental illness through the lens of storytelling.

Hosted by author Tracilyn George, this podcast is a journey through the pages of fiction and memoir—offering powerful narratives that reflect the realities of depression, bipolar disorder, addiction, and other mental health struggles.

Most episodes feature chapters from Tracilyn’s own books—raw, intimate, and honest depictions of what it means to live with a mind that doesn’t always follow the rules. Some episodes will include personal recollections from the host herself, offering listeners insight into her lived experiences with mental health challenges.

Occasionally, you’ll also hear conversations with others who bravely share their own stories of survival, resilience, and healing.

This podcast is not about providing clinical advice or one-size-fits-all solutions. It’s about telling the truth, holding space for the hard stuff, and reminding each other that we are not alone.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your own mind—or if you love someone who does—this podcast is for you.

You are worthy. You are valued. And your story matters.

🧠 A Cluttered Mind – Because some of the most powerful stories come from the most chaotic places.


Episode Date
The Link Between Sleep Deprivation and Depression
May 10, 2026
People-Pleasing as a Trauma Response
May 10, 2026
How Bullying Shapes Self-Esteem
May 10, 2026
Why Motivation Disappears During Depression
May 10, 2026
Emotional Neglect: The Trauma Nobody Talks About
May 10, 2026
What High-Functioning Anxiety Really Looks Like
May 10, 2026
Comparison Culture and Self-Worth
May 10, 2026
Perfectionism and Self-Hatred
May 10, 2026
Alcohol, Drugs, and Mental Health
May 10, 2026
The Mental Health Impact of Chronic Exhaustion
May 10, 2026
Attachment Styles and Why People Fear Love
May 10, 2026
Friendship Breakup and Grief
May 10, 2026
Unsteady Ground: How Instability Shapes Children's Mental Health
May 10, 2026
Coping with Sudden Loss
Apr 24, 2026
"Always Available" Culture and Burnout
Apr 24, 2026
The Mental Health Effects of Being the "Strong One"
Apr 24, 2026
How Social Media Fuels Loneliness
Apr 24, 2026
Overthinking and How It Destroys Peace
Apr 24, 2026
Online Bullying and Emotional Damage
Apr 24, 2026
Trauma Responses: Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn
Apr 24, 2026
Why Some People Feel Overwhelmed All the Time
Apr 24, 2026
Grieving the Life You Never Got to Have
Apr 24, 2026
Complicated Grief and Unresolved Trauma
Apr 24, 2026
Why Some People Fear Happiness
Apr 24, 2026
Losing Someone While They're Still Alive
Apr 24, 2026
Why "Rest" Makes Some People Feel Guilty
Apr 24, 2026
Gambling and Mental Health
Apr 24, 2026
Seasonal Depression and Emotional Isolation
Apr 24, 2026
Grief That Doesn't Look Like Crying
Apr 24, 2026
Relationship Trauma
Apr 24, 2026
Identity Loss After Trauma
Apr 24, 2026
Masking Emotions And Living Behind A Persona
Apr 24, 2026
How Others Dismissing Feelings Affect Mental Health
Apr 24, 2026
How Nature Versus Nurture Affects Mental Health
Apr 10, 2026
Understanding Physical and Biological Triggers of Mental Health
Apr 10, 2026
How Narcissistic Attitudes Affect Mental Health
Apr 10, 2026
How Family Dysfunction Shows Up in Children Versus Adults
Apr 10, 2026
The Difference Between Chemical and Situational Depression
Apr 10, 2026
Behavioral and Habitual Triggers
Apr 10, 2026
How Stress Silently Changes Your Personality
Apr 10, 2026
Codependency: When Love Becomes Survival
Apr 10, 2026
Healing from Narcissistic Parents
Apr 10, 2026
What Healing Actually Feels Like (And Why It's Messy)
Apr 10, 2026
Panic Attacks: What They Feel Like and Why They Happen
Apr 10, 2026
Why Some People Attract Toxic Partners
Apr 10, 2026
Emotional Burnout versus Physical Burnout
Apr 10, 2026
Mental Health and Intimacy Issues
Apr 10, 2026
Parasocial Relationships and Emotional Dependence
Apr 10, 2026
Coping with Anxiety in a Digital World
Apr 10, 2026
Why People Self-Sabotage After Progress
Apr 10, 2026
Protests and Civil Disobedience
Apr 10, 2026
Boundaries Without Guilt
Apr 10, 2026
Childhood Trauma and Adult Relationships
Apr 10, 2026
Discussion of the Wounded Spirit by Frank Peretti
Apr 10, 2026
Love Bombing and Gaslighting on Mental Health
Apr 10, 2026
Mental Illnesses versus Mental Disorders
Apr 10, 2026
Betrayal by Friends and Family
Apr 10, 2026
Social and Relationship Triggers
Mar 22, 2026
How Stress and Anxiety Affects Mental Health
Mar 22, 2026
Emotional and Psychological Triggers
Mar 12, 2026
Triggers Around Us
Mar 12, 2026
How Environment, Weather, and Seasons Affect Mental Health
Mar 12, 2026
How Family Dysfunction Affects Mental Health
Mar 12, 2026
Effects of Mental Health on Friends
Mar 12, 2026
How Mental Health is Viewed Around the World
Mar 02, 2026
Anxiety and How It Shows Up In Others
Mar 02, 2026
Incest, Mental Health, and the Law in Canada
Mar 02, 2026
Seeking Therapy: Healing Mental Health and Past Trauma
Mar 02, 2026
The Triggers We Don't Talk About
Mar 02, 2026
Suicide and Suicidal Ideation
Mar 02, 2026
Finding Positive Skills
Mar 02, 2026
How Bullying Triggers and Affects Mental Health
Mar 02, 2026
How Family Trauma Affects Mental Health
Mar 02, 2026
Mental Health vs Mental Disorders
Mar 02, 2026
Dealing With Demons: Understanding Clinical Depression from a Survivor's Perspective
Jan 02, 2026
Grief in the Clutter: How Loss Shapes Our Mental Health
Dec 23, 2025
Mental Health Around the Holidays
Dec 23, 2025
Tribute to Rob Reiner
Dec 23, 2025
Embracing the Quiet - Diary of an Introvert
Oct 17, 2025
The Beauty of Imperfection - Diary of an Introvert
Oct 17, 2025
Finding Balance #2 - Diary of an Introvert
Oct 17, 2025
The Courage to be Vulnerable - Diary of an Introvert
Oct 17, 2025
Embracing Change #2 - Diary of an Introvert
Oct 17, 2025
The Power of Presence - Diary of an Introvert
Oct 17, 2025
Finding Clarity Amid the Chaos
Oct 17, 2025
The Art of Letting Go - Diary of an Introvert
Oct 17, 2025
Reclaiming Joy - Diary of an Introvert
Oct 17, 2025
Embracing Change #1 - Diary of an Introvert
Oct 17, 2025
The Quiet Strength of Alone Time - Diary of an Introvert
Oct 17, 2025
The Power of Saying No - Diary of an Introvert
Oct 17, 2025
Finding Balance - Diary of an Introvert
Oct 09, 2025
The Quiet Struggles - Diary of an Introvert
Oct 09, 2025
The Weight of Words (#2) - Diary of an Introvert
Oct 09, 2025
The Sound of Silence - Diary of an Introvert
Oct 09, 2025
The Quiet of Being Seen - Diary of an Introvert
Oct 09, 2025
The Quiet Spaces We Keep - Diary of an Introvert
Oct 09, 2025
The Art of Quiet - Diary of an Introvert
Oct 09, 2025
The Things I Don't Say - Diary of an Introvert
Oct 09, 2025
The Weight of Words (#1) - Diary of an Introvert
Oct 09, 2025
When the World Gets Too Loud (#2) - Diary of an Introvert
Oct 09, 2025
When the World Gets Too Loud (#1) - Diary of an Introvert
Oct 09, 2025
A Voice in the Crowd - Diary of an Introvert
Oct 09, 2025
Tea Girl has a Name - Diary of an Introvert
Oct 09, 2025
The Party that Wasn't - Diary of an Introvert
Oct 09, 2025
Avoiding the Spotlight - Diary of an Introvert
Oct 09, 2025
Coffee Shops and Eavesdrops - Diary of an Introvert
Oct 09, 2025
The First Page - Diary of an Introvert
Oct 09, 2025
Conclusion - Adventures with Bill
Sep 19, 2025
Our First Time - Adventures with Bill
Sep 19, 2025
Slumber Party - Adventures with Bill
Sep 19, 2025
Arcade - Adventures with Bill
Sep 19, 2025
Rainy Sunday - Adventures with Bill
Sep 19, 2025
Camping - Adventures with Bill
Sep 19, 2025
Road Trip - Adventures with Bill
Sep 19, 2025
Baking - Adventures with Bill
Sep 19, 2025
Game Night - Adventures with Bill
Sep 19, 2025
Haunted House - Adventures with Bill
Sep 19, 2025
Tribute to my brother, John
Sep 18, 2025
Amusement Park - Adventures with Bill
Sep 12, 2025
Pittsburgh - Adventures with Bill
Sep 12, 2025
To The Rescue - Adventures with Bill
Sep 12, 2025
Trivia Night - Adventures with Bill
Sep 12, 2025
Our First Get Together - Adventures with Bill
Sep 12, 2025
How We Met - Adventures with Bill
Sep 12, 2025
Disclaimer/Introduction - Adventures with Bill
Sep 11, 2025
Let's Talk Mental Health
Aug 28, 2025
The Silence Within: Speaking the Unspoken
Aug 22, 2025
Added Insight to Letters to Prince William and Prince Harry - Letters to the Broken
Aug 22, 2025
Letter to Vincent Van Gogh - Letters to the Broken
Aug 22, 2025
Letter to Hunter S. Thompson - Letters to the Broken
Aug 22, 2025
Letter to Eric Clapton - Letters to the Broken
Aug 22, 2025
Letter to Jamie Lee Curtis - Letters to the Broken
Aug 22, 2025
Letter to George Michael - Letters to the Broken
Aug 22, 2025
Letter to Elton John - Letters to the Broken
Aug 22, 2025
Letter to Robert Downey, Jr. - Letters to the Broken
Aug 22, 2025
Letter to Prince William - Letters to the Broken
Aug 22, 2025
Letter to David Carradine - Letters to the Broken
Aug 22, 2025
Letter to Karen Carpenter - Letters to the Broken
Aug 21, 2025
Letter to Sylvia Plath - Letters to the Broken
Aug 21, 2025
Letter to Dwayne Johnson - Letters to the Broken
Aug 21, 2025
Letter to Delta Burke - Letters to the Broken
Aug 21, 2025
Letter to Lady Gaga - Letters to the Broken
Aug 21, 2025
Letter to Will Smith - Letters to the Broken
Aug 21, 2025
Letter to Marilyn Monroe - Letters to the Broken
Aug 21, 2025
Letter to Anthony Bourdain - Letters to the Broken
Aug 21, 2025
Letter to Ben Affleck - Letters to the Broken
Aug 21, 2025
Letter to Princess Diana - Letters to the Broken
Aug 21, 2025
Letter to Taylor Swift - Letters to the Broken
Aug 21, 2025
Letter to Naomi Judd - Letters to the Broken
Aug 21, 2025
Letter to Craig Ferguson - Letters to the Broken
Aug 21, 2025
Letter to tWitch - Letters to the Broken
Aug 21, 2025
Letter to Sting - Letters to the Broken
Aug 21, 2025
Letter to Margot Kidder - Letters to the Broken
Aug 21, 2025
Letter to Elvis Presley - Letters to the Broken
Aug 16, 2025
Letter to Rehteah Parsons - Letters to the Broken
Aug 16, 2025
Letter to Terry Bradshaw - Letters to the Broken
Aug 16, 2025
Letter to Billy Connolly - Letters to the Broken
Aug 16, 2025
Letter to Zendaya - Letters to the Broken
Aug 16, 2025
Letter to Michael E. Knight - Letters to the Broken
Aug 16, 2025
Letter to Courtney Love - Letters to the Broken
Aug 16, 2025
Letter to Johnny Depp - Letters to the Broken
Aug 16, 2025
Letter to Robert Munsch - Letters to the Broken
Aug 16, 2025
Letter to Matthew Perry - Letters to the Broken
Aug 16, 2025
Letter to Marie Osmond - Letters to the Broken
Aug 16, 2025
Letter to Winona Ryder - Letters to the Broken
Aug 16, 2025
Letter to Jim Carrey - Letters to the Broken
Aug 16, 2025
Letter to Ernest Hemingway - Letters to the Broken
Aug 16, 2025
Letter to Carrie Fisher - Letters to the Broken
Aug 16, 2025
Letter to Kurt Cobain - Letter to the Broken
Aug 15, 2025
Letter to Drew Barrymore - Letters to the Broken
Aug 15, 2025
Letter to Robin Williams - Letters to the Broken
Aug 15, 2025
Letter to Prince Harry - Letters to the Broken
Aug 15, 2025
Foreword to Letters to the Broken
Aug 15, 2025
Introduction to A Cluttered Mind
Aug 05, 2025