Stupid Sh*t My Brain Tells Me Podcast

In this episode, we unpack the unspoken rules many of us grew up with : don’t wear red lipstick, don’t talk back, don’t take up space, don’t embarrass the family. We dive into something many of us were taught but rarely question: that family comes first, no matter the cost. Through honest conversation and personal stories, we explore how cultural expectations, generational messages, and family rol...

In Episode 2 of Stupid Sh*t My Brain Tells Me, we talk about what it’s like to live inside a mind that won’t stop replaying, questioning, and taking responsibility for everything. The guilt for resting. The urge to over-explain. The mental spiral that starts with “Did I say the wrong thing?”, turns into “Do people even like me?”, and somehow ends with “This is my fault.” We get into: Why overthink...

This is a heavier episode. In this impromptu live recording, the hosts of Stupid Sh*t My Brain Tells Me come together to process their reactions to ongoing ICE raids, violence against immigrant communities, and the emotional toll of witnessing these events in real time. This episode reflects our personal experiences and emotions. We know not everyone will share these perspectives. This was a diffi...

Why does your brain tell you the wildest things — that you’re a fraud, too much, not enough, or one mistake away from everything falling apart? In this first full episode of Stupid Sh*t My Brain Tells Me, three New York therapists sit down to talk honestly about imposter syndrome, inner critics, guilt, perfectionism, and the pressure to “hold it all together.” We get into: Why your brain roasts yo...

Have you ever had those nagging, negative thoughts that make you question everything — yourself, your past, your present, your future? Yeah… same. And honestly? That’s exactly how this podcast was born. In this 0.5 intro episode, we’re bringing you behind the scenes into who the heck we are, why we’re talking about all this messy human stuff, and how three therapists ended up hitting record on the...

Ever wonder what therapists say when the mics aren’t on? Here’s your preview. Three BIPOC clinicians, intrusive thoughts, origin stories, and the exact moment we said, “Screw it, let’s make a podcast.” Here's a taste of what you can expect when the full episode drops 12/16.