Brain vs Me™
Brain vs Me™ is the podcast for overthinkers, ADHD brains, and anyone who’s ever spiraled over a simple text message. Hosted by author and professional brain battler Joshua Ericson, this show dives into mental health, therapy, ADHD, relationships, burnout, and the chaos of everyday life—all with a dose of humor and self-awareness. If your brain won’t shut up, you’re in the right place. Let’s navigate the mess together.
Episodes
11 episodes
When Reliability Becomes a Role
At some point, being dependable stopped being a choice and started becoming an expectation. In this episode, Josh talks about the hidden cost of being “the reliable one” — the person who holds it together, absorbs stress, and never asks f...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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13:09
When Impressive Feels Like a Threat
It didn’t start as jealousy. It started as measurement. In this episode, Josh unpacks a subtle but familiar moment: when someone impressive enters the room and curiosity quietly turns into threat assessment. Using an interview as the entr...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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10:53
If You’re Thinking About It, You’re Already Late
For a long time, Josh tried to understand how he felt by thinking harder. But by the time the thoughts showed up, the damage was usually already done. In this episode, he explores the difference between what the body notices first and how...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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16:12
Conversations I’ve Had That Never Existed
We don’t just imagine conversations before they happen — we replay them long after they’re over, refining responses, adjusting tone, and convincing ourselves we’re “preparing.” In this episode, Josh explores how mental rehearsal masquerad...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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12:46
Therapy Isn’t Linear
Progress in therapy doesn’t move in straight lines—it loops, stalls, and sometimes backtracks entirely. In this episode, Josh explores the emotional whiplash of doing the work, only to feel like you're starting over again. From breakdowns...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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17:52
Depression – When Even Your Coping Skills Call in Sick
Ever feel like you're still functioning but completely numb inside?This week on Brain vs Me™, we dive into the quiet version of depression—the one that doesn’t look dramatic, but slowly wears you down. It's the kind where your c...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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16:27
ADHD: Oh Look, a Full-Blown Identity Crisis
Ever tried to send one email and ended up deep into jellyfish documentaries and reorganizing your sock drawer? Same.This episode of Brain vs Me dives into what it’s really like living with ADHD—the full-body panic, the productiv...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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22:26
Marriage, Parenting, and Other Ways to Lose Sleep
Marriage and parenting are full-time jobs—with no training, no pay, and coworkers who are somehow always sticky. In this episode, Josh dives into the messy, beautiful, occasionally soul-crushing chaos of family life. From folding-clo...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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16:50
Burnout in Disguise: We Need to Talk About Your ‘I’m Fine’ Face
Ever been praised at work while secretly falling apart?That surreal moment when someone says, "You're killing it," and all you want to do is cry—because it confirms your worst fear: no one can tell you're drowning.This ep...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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20:01
Therapy: I’m Paying Someone to What, Now?
You walk into therapy expecting a few tips and tricks… and suddenly you’re crying about something from third grade.Welcome to the weird, awkward, deeply uncomfortable magic of therapy. In this episode, Josh explores the myths, spirals, a...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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19:06