Too Much, Apparently

Ever hit January feeling like you should be setting goals… but you’d rather hibernate? Yeah. Us too. In this episode of Too Much, Apparently, we (Carly and Alice — two therapists and recovering perfectionists with squishy brains) talk about what happens when New Year, new me culture collides with exhaustion, perfectionism, and the pressure to always be improving. We explore why so many of us begin...

Ever felt like you’re too much, too sensitive or too difficult to just enjoy Christmas? Yeah. Us too. In this episode of Too Much, Apparently , we (Carly and Alice — two therapists and recovering perfectionists with squishy brains) get real about why Christmas can feel unbearable when family trauma, old dynamics and unspoken roles come back online. We talk honestly about what happens when you’ve g...

Ever caught yourself wondering what the point of life is — while unloading the dishwasher? Yeah. Us too. In this episode of Too Much, Apparently , we (Carly and Alice — two therapists, overthinkers, and recovering existential spirallers) explore what it’s like to live with a brain that won’t stop zooming out to ask, what’s the point? We talk about curiosity, meaning, mortality, free will, and the...

Ever felt like you’re too overwhelmed, too overstimulated or too burnt out to enjoy something that’s meant to be magical ?Yeah. Us too. In this episode of Too Much Apparently, we (Carly and Alice — two therapists and recovering perfectionists with squishy brains) get real about sensory overload, festive pressure, and why so many sensitive or neurodivergent humans quietly fall apart during December...

Ever felt like you’re too smart to be struggling? Yeah. Us too. In this episode of Too Much, Apparently, we (Carly and Alice — two therapists and recovering perfectionists with squishy brains) unpack why intellect doesn’t protect you from emotional pain, and why being “high functioning” often means hiding distress really well. We explore the tension between looking capable on the outside and quiet...

Ever worried that being "too different" means people won't trust you to do your job? Yeah. Us too. In this episode of Too Much Apparently, we (Carly and Alice — two therapists and recovering perfectionists with squishy brains) get real about being autistic therapists in a field that still believes we lack empathy. We unpack harmful stereotypes, challenge the "blank slate" therapist ideal, and shar...

Ever wondered if it’s too late to finally understand yourself? Yeah. Us too. In this episode of Too Much, Apparently, we (Carly and Alice — two therapists, friends, and neurodivergent deep thinkers) talk about the emotional rollercoaster that follows a late autism or ADHD discovery — from the ohhh, that explains everything moment to the doubt, imposter syndrome, and slow acceptance that follow. We...

Ever felt like you're too tired to function when the clocks change? Yeah. Us too. In this episode of Too Much, Apparently, we (Carly and Alice - two therapists and recovering perfectionists with squishy brains) get real about what happens when autumn hits, the dark nights arrive, and your entire personality becomes about blankets, hot drinks, and avoiding the outside world. We unpack why fight...

Ever felt like you’re too quiet, too homey, or too introverted to be considered fun? Yeah. Us too. In this episode of Too Much, Apparently, we (Carly and Alice — two therapists and recovering perfectionists with squishy brains) talk about the fear of being “boring,” why it hooks so deeply for sensitive and neurodivergent people, and how we can start reclaiming “boring” as peaceful, fulfilling, and...

Ever felt like you’re too sensitive to handle the news without spiralling? Yeah. Us too. In this episode of Too Much Apparently , we (Carly and Alice — two therapists and recovering perfectionists with squishy brains) get real about news anxiety, empathy fatigue, and the emotional cost of caring deeply in a world that never stops hurting. We unpack what it’s like to feel everything — from helpless...

Ever felt like you’re too different to belong? Yeah. Us too. In this episode of Too Much, Apparently, we (Carly and Alice — two therapists and recovering perfectionists with squishy brains) get real about the ache of feeling like you don’t quite fit — even in the places you should belong. We talk about how sensitive and neurodivergent people often feel “out of sync” in friendships, families, and w...

Ever felt like you’re too angry to be nice — or too scared of anger to let it show at all? Yeah. Us too. In this episode of Too Much, Apparently , we (Carly and Alice — two therapists and recovering perfectionists with squishy brains) get honest about our complicated relationships with anger. The kind that’s been labelled “too much”, “too dramatic”, or “not very nice” — especially if you grew up b...

Ever felt like you’re too messy, too much, or too needy to admit you’re struggling? Yeah. Us too. In this episode of Too Much, Apparently, we (Carly and Alice — two therapists and recovering perfectionists with squishy brains) get real about why we’ve become so good at pretending to be fine, what it costs us, and how hard it can be to drop the “I’m okay” mask. We unpack our own resistance, spiral...

Ever felt like you’re too nice to say no — nodding along with a smile while part of you inside is screaming, please, no ? Yeah. Us too. In this episode of Too Much, Apparently , we (Carly and Alice -two therapists and recovering perfectionists with squishy brains) talk about people pleasing, boundaries, and the guilt that comes with trying to put yourself first. This time we talked about:🎙️ We’ve...

Ever felt like you’re too tired to live your actual life? Too burnt out to enjoy the things you usually love? Too exhausted to even recover? Yeah. Us too. In this episode of Too Much, Apparently , we (Carly and Alice — two therapists and recovering perfectionists with squishy brains) get real about burnout, bone-deep fatigue, and why “just rest” isn’t as simple as it sounds when you’re already run...

Ever felt like you’re too serious for chit-chat, too awkward for small talk, or too deep to feel satisfied by surface-level connections? Yeah. Us too. In Part Two of Too Deep for Small Talk , we (Carly and Alice — two therapists and recovering perfectionists with squishy brains) keep digging into why small talk can feel exhausting and why craving depth is both a blessing and a challenge. This time...

Ever felt like you’re too serious to enjoy everyday chit-chat? Too awkward to keep small talk flowing? Too deep to feel satisfied by the surface stuff? Yeah. Us too. In this episode of Too Much, Apparently , we (Carly and Alice — two therapists and recovering perfectionists with squishy brains) get real about why small talk feels exhausting, why depth feels nourishing, and what it’s like to long f...

Ever felt like you’re too anxious, too self-conscious, or too messy to start something you really care about? Yeah. Us too. In this very first episode of Too Much, Apparently , we (Carly and Alice — two therapists and recovering perfectionists with squishy brains) get real about what it’s like to launch something new while battling self-doubt and the fear of being perceived. We unpack our own resi...

Ever felt like you’re both too much and not enough at the same time? Yeah. Us too. In this episode of Too Much, Apparently , we (Carly and Alice - two therapists and recovering perfectionists with squishy brains) get real about the painful contradiction of being told you’re “too much” and still feeling like you’re never enough. We explore how those mixed messages shape our self-worth, why so many...

Ever felt like your mind is too loud to find peace or focus? Yeah. Us too. In this episode of Too Much Apparently , we (Carly and Alice — two therapists and recovering perfectionists with squishy brains) talk honestly about what it’s like to have a brain that never seems to switch off. When your thoughts feel like they’re competing for airtime, when the noise inside your head is louder than the wo...

This podcast is too much, you’ll love it Ever felt like you’re too sensitive, too emotional, or too intense to ever really fit in? Yeah. Us too. In this trailer for Too Much, Apparently , we (Carly and Alice — two therapists and recovering perfectionists with squishy brains) get real about why we started this podcast and who it’s for: the ones who’ve been told they’re “too much,” or who secretly f...