Calm AF

Kristen Finch created Calm AF for a very specific type of person: the one who looks completely put together on the outside while their internal monologue is running a marathon of worst-case scenarios. Running since 2018 with over 360 episodes, this weekly show zeroes in on overthinking, rumination, and nervous system regulation with an approach that feels more like coaching than therapy. Episodes are refreshingly short, typically 12 to 22 minutes, which means you can actually listen to one during a lunch break instead of adding it to your ever-growing queue. Recent topics include why trying to stop overthinking backfires, signs of chronic nervous system dysregulation, and what it means to be a conflict-avoidant energy manager. Kristen speaks from experience as a life coach who works specifically with high achievers, and she has a knack for naming the exact thought patterns that keep people stuck. The show carries a 4.8 rating from 150 Apple Podcasts reviews. She also offers calibration calls and coaching for listeners who want to go deeper. Honestly, the episode titles alone can feel like a wake-up call -- the kind where you think, oh, she is talking directly to me.