Stupid Sh*t My Brain Tells Me Podcast

Overthinking Is My Full-Time Job

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 overthinking isn’t a flaw — it’s something your brain learned to do
Feeling responsible for other people’s feelings (even when no one asked you to)
The pressure to care, fix, and hold it all together
How to start putting things down instead of carrying them forever
This episode isn’t about shutting your brain off.It’s about learning when you don’t have to work so hard inside your own head.
If overthinking feels like a second job you never applied for — you’re not alone.

ICE, ICE BABY

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 difficult conversation — one we struggled with and needed to process after — and it’s not one we’re done having.
This conversation is raw, emotional, and deeply human. There are fewer laughs and more pauses — because sometimes what’s happening in the world needs to be named out loud.
In this episode, we talk about:
The fear and grief many immigrant communities are carrying right now
What it’s like to live with a constant sense of being targeted or watched
The impact of seeing violence over and over through social media and news
How racism, dehumanization, and power show up in modern systems
The emotional weight of holding empathy while trying to stay safe
The cognitive dissonance of going on with daily life while others can’t
Why this isn’t about “legality,” but about humanity
We also discuss:
Doom-scrolling and the toll it takes on our minds and bodies
The fear parents carry for their children — and children carry for their families
The pressure to stay informed while also protecting your mental health
What it means to care, witness, and still survive day-to-day
Toward the end of the episode, we share grounding reminders and practical resources, including:
Knowing your rights
The importance of memorizing phone numbers and emergency contacts
Planning for children’s safety and guardianship
Seeking legal and community support
Reaching out for mental health support when the weight feels too heavy
This episode is not meant to have answers.It’s meant to say: we see you, we’re hurting too, and you’re not alone.
Content note: This episode includes discussion of violence, death, racism, and immigration enforcement that may be distressing for some listeners.

Why Am I Like This? (A Love Letter to Our Inner Critics)

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 you for doing normal human things
Feeling like you don’t belong — at work, in relationships, or in your own life
How culture, family, and systems shape the way we talk to ourselves
Why being “professional” doesn’t mean being emotionless
Learning to name the voice in your head… and tell it to shut up
This isn’t therapy. It’s real conversation.Three friends. Messy thoughts. A lot of “why am I like this?” moments — and a reminder that you’re not broken for having them.

Episode 0.5 — Our Origin Story- (We are LIVE- Meet US and the meaning behind SSMBTM)

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 conversations we were already having in private.
Three therapists who get real
Two Licensed Mental Health Counselors
One Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Three friends
Three stories
A REAL BIPOC lens 
We’re laughing, unpacking, validating, challenging stigmas, and talking about all the stupid shxt our brains tell us  because we deal with it too. Being human is hard. Being a therapist doesn’t make us immune
 2 Stephs
 1 Lo
 Latina from the Bronx
 Latina from Queens
 Nuyorican from the Lower East Side
If you’ve ever wondered, “Why does my brain say this?” or “Am I the only one who thinks like this?” — welcome. You’re not alone, and you’re in the right place.
This is our origin story. This is Episode 0.5. Let’s get into it.

Teaser- Episode 0.5 " Origin Story" Clip

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.