Episode 119 Emotional Floodlighting

What’s up, everybody? Welcome back to Outspoken—the show where we talk real, stay bold, and call out the stuff nobody else will.
And today, we’re talking about a psychological landmine wrapped in a hug — emotional floodlighting. You know, that thing where someone treats you like a therapist five minutes into a coffee date.
Right? Like, “Hey, I’m Joe. Nice to meet you.” And they’re like, “Cool. I was abandoned as a child and haven’t felt love since 2004.” Bro… breathe.
We’re unpacking why people do this, where it comes from, and why it might be the reason some of your relationships feel like a crime scene. So let’s get into it.