Canaries in the Coal Mine
Welcome to Canaries in the Coal Mine—a podcast and YouTube channel for sensitive souls, truth-tellers, and cycle-breakers who see the fire before anyone else smells the smoke.
I’m Shannon—recovering party girl, trauma survivor, boundary-setter, and fellow feel-everything-er—and I’m here to help you stop gaslighting yourself, set sacred boundaries, and remember: your sensitivity is your superpower.
If you were raised around addiction, narcissism, codependency, or emotional neglect, you might feel like you're too much, too emotional, or just plain broken.
But here's the truth:
💛 You're not broken. You're not crazy. You're just the canary.
Through raw conversations, grounded tools, and gently rebellious truth-telling, we’ll explore healing from trauma, setting boundaries without guilt, reparenting ourselves, and rebuilding the nervous system—one deep breath at a time.
No toxic positivity. No bullshit. Just soul-level self-care, emotional wisdom, and some dry humor to get us through the hard stuff.
Whether you're just beginning to question your family patterns or knee-deep in breaking generational cycles—you belong here.
🎙️ New episodes every week.
—Let’s stay connected:
🕊️ Free healing guide: www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com
📬 Email: shannon@thecanariesinthecoalmine.com
🎥 YouTube: @thecanariesinthecoalmine
Episodes
12 episodes
What Depression Really Feels Like (From the Inside)
In this episode, I share honestly what it’s like from the 'inside', and I answer the questions so many of us carry: Is depression just a chemical imbalance? Why are so many people depressed today? And how do you actually begin to climb out when...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 12
•
18:03
The Vagus Nerve Explained: Panic, Trauma & Why You Don’t Feel Safe
Vagus nerve trauma, panic attacks, and nervous system healing. Learn how childhood trauma rewires the vagus nerve, why you still feel unsafe, and science-backed tools to reset anxiety and body memories.What if your panic attacks, your c...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 11
•
12:28
How Childhood Trauma Shows Up in Your Adult Life
What if your panic attacks... your insomnia... your people-pleasing—weren’t quirks, but survival instincts?Childhood trauma doesn’t end when we grow up. It lingers—in our relationships, our nervous systems, and our sense of self.
•
Season 1
•
Episode 10
•
13:46
10 Narcissistic Behaviors You Were Taught to Call ‘Love’
narcissistic behaviors, narcissistic parent, emotional abuse, gaslighting, childhood trauma, CPTSD, inner child healing, toxic family dynamics, emotional neglect, trauma recoveryWhat if the red flags weren’t loud or obvious—what if they...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 9
•
12:11
I Finally Told My Narcissistic Father the Truth About Our Childhood
Narcissistic parent. Gaslighting. Childhood trauma. Estrangement. Emotional neglect. This video shares what happened when I confronted my father after years of silence and denial.It’s been one year since my father and I last spoke.N...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 8
•
19:08
What It Really Means to Be the 'Cycle Breaker'
Being a cycle breaker means healing generational trauma, setting boundaries, and choosing truth—even when it hurts. In this video, we explore what it really means to break toxic family patterns.Being the first in your family to say “no ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 7
•
10:03
What Is Trauma, Really? (It's Not What You Think)
Trauma isn’t always what we think.It doesn’t just come from war zones, accidents, or abuse. Sometimes, trauma comes quietly—from emotional neglect, disconnection, or growing up without the support you needed.In this hea...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 6
•
21:19
8 Tools to Set Healthy Boundaries
Boundaries, people-pleasing, codependency recovery, emotional burnout-if setting limits makes you feel like the bad guy, you're not alone. Sensitive souls often carry the heaviest guilt.Have you ever said yes with a smile… and then felt...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 5
•
13:27
The Truth About Highly Sensitive People
Highly Sensitive Person traits, sensitivity, emotional healing - Have you ever been told you're "too sensitive"? Felt like your emotions were inconvenient, dramatic, or just "too much"?Here's the truth: You're not broken-you're the cana...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 4
•
29:44
The 6 Hidden Roles in Every Dysfunctional Family
Have you ever felt like you were playing a part in your family—one you never chose? 👉 The Hero. 👉 The Scapegoat. 👉 The Lost Child. 👉 The Mascot. 👉 The Caretaker. 👉 Or the Switcher—alwa...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 3
•
39:06
9 Signs You Grew Up in a Dysfunctional Family
Have you ever felt like the adult in your own childhood? Or found yourself constantly fixing everyone else’s emotions — even now?In this episode, we explore 9 subtle but powerful signs you may have grown up in a dysfunc...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 2
•
13:15
Were You the Sensitive One in a Dysfunctional Family?
Ever feel like the one who notices everything… but no one else seems to care?In this first episode of Canaries in the Coal Mine, Shannon shares a message every sensitive soul needs to hear—especially if you grew up in a d...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 1
•
8:33