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Andy OverthinksOverthinking Why Can't We Soak It All In Pt.2
Part two of this season’s finale: Is there something wrong that we often can’t fully appreciate life? Time, life and childhood are fleeting, but we still have our eye on the clock. Guests: McKay Ward, 99 year old Aileen Alfano, and Annie and Alex Grow. andyoverthinks.com/soakitallin2
Tim Kreider’s books
Tim Kreider’s Substack
Jordan Peterson Interview
Diary of an Honest Mom
Instagram reaction
Trudging
Ferris Bueller
Australian Radio Clip
Midnight Library
About Time
2022-10-271h 24Andy OverthinksOverthinking Why Can't We Soak It All In Pt. 1
Even though death is inevitable, most days we don’t feel grateful to be alive. Even though childhood is fleeting, much of the time our kids drive us crazy. It’s hard to be fully present and appreciative. Is there a solution? Very special guest: My favorite essayist, Tim Kreider. andyoverthinks.com/soakitallin1
Tim Kreider’s books
Tim Kreider’s Substack
Death Reflection Research
Ted Talk
NYTimes Articles Philip Brickman
Seinfeld Sucks and Great
2022-10-2748 minAndy OverthinksOverthinking Santa Lies
Lying about Santa makes me a little uneasy. But is it sad to deprive kids of the chance to believe in something magical? Hear a variety of opinions from every side, including author of “The Myths That Stole Christmas,” Dr. David Kyle Johnson. andyoverthinks.com/SantaLies
Dr. Johnson’s book “The Myths That Stole Christmas”
Dr. Johnson’s academia.edu page
Parody Song Lyrics:
You’re denying you’re a bold-faced liar,
Squash that nipping at your conscience.
Deflect when your child starts to inquire.
Your guilt prese...
2022-10-201h 13Andy OverthinksOverthinking Unpopular Opinions
In honor of our robust cancel culture, here are few opinions most people won’t agree with, and don’t want to hear. Listen now and troll us later. Co-hosted by Jessica Jensen. andyoverthinks.com/UnpopularOpinions
2022-10-1335 minAndy OverthinksFemale Fantasies
What are the strange and specific desires of a woman’s heart, and how is the Fictional Man so spot on? Listen as Andy and Stacey McEwan (romance author, Tik Tok and Bookstagram star) profile the perfect fictional lover and analyze the extremely fictional female fantasy. andyoverthinks.com/femalefantasies
“Never Had a Man Like Me” Parody song lyrics:
Well Mr. Darcy had 10,000 poundsAnd Edward Cullen was one hundred ten.But woman you’re in luck ‘cause in hardboundsAre fake men to read again and again…
I got the power to mak...
2022-10-0654 minAndy OverthinksOverthinking How Many Kids to Have
I began having kids at the end of Season One, but now how do I decide when to stop? What’s too many? What’s too few? And is there a number of children that’s just right? Hear from a panel of parents, researcher Dr. Nicholas Wolfinger, and therapist Ann Davidman. andyoverthinks.com/howmanykidstohave
Dr. Wolfinger’s website
Ann Davidman’s website
2022-09-291h 15Andy OverthinksOverthinking People Who Deserve More Credit (Again)
Jessica Jensen and I are back for a second time to give credit where credit is due. Hear from egoless ghostwriter, Hilary Liftin, as well as a philanthropic Amazon reviewer, a heroic YouTube tutorialist, an altruistic clickbait spoiler, and an indentured Senior Class President. andyoverthinks.com/peoplewhodeservemorecreditagain
Everyday Home Repairs YouTube channel
Hilary Liftin’s website
2022-09-2256 minAndy OverthinksOverthinking Thick Skin
It seems the people most able to ignore trolls, critics and hecklers get the most victories, have the most fun, and live the most freely. But why do they have such thick skin? And how can the rest of us toughen up? First learn from door-to-door sales expert and entrepreneur, Sam Taggart. Then hear how Trent Tueller survived a Twitter mob attack. Finally, discover why stand-up comedian Shelley Carling can laugh in the face of rejection. andyoverthinks.com/thickskin
Sam Taggart’s website. Sam’s Instagram. Sam’s podcast.
Trent Tueller’s TikTok
Shelley...
2022-09-151h 08Andy OverthinksOverthinking The Burden Of Beauty Pt. 2
In part two of two, I get different perspectives on the pursuit of beauty, first from clever sister duo, Lauren and Chanler Bledsoe from the Pop Apologists podcast, who gracefully temper some of my ideas and frustration. And then we get to hear how one man feels about the impact of beauty obsession on the women in his life. andy overthinks.com/theburdenofbeautypt2
The Pop Apologists podcast
Snapchat Dysmorphia on CNN
2022-09-081h 18Andy OverthinksOverthinking The Burden Of Beauty Pt. 1
Every woman is under pressure to be as beautiful as time, money, and energy can afford. But what’s the real cost? And is it worth it? Learn from Dr. Lexie Kite co-author of More Than a Body and co-founder Beauty Redefined. This episode also includes 90 year old Toos Ward’s perspective on aging and beauty. As well as Heather Delcamp, a young lady who shaved her head in order to get her head on straight. andyoverthinks.com/theburdenofbeautypt1
Part two also available now.
2022-09-081h 25Andy OverthinksOverthinking Things People Have Said To Me
One friend insulted my shoes and inspired me forever. Another said two words, and ended seven years of indecision. A neighbor’s offhand comment now dictates my budget. And something my husband mentioned on our first date locked him in as the ultimate rebound and life partner. Guests: Alex Grow, Wade Alleman, Ryan Swapp, Annie Grow, and Levi Ballstaedt andyoverthinks.com/thingspeoplehavesaidtome
Books by Thich Nhat Hanh
2022-09-011h 15Andy OverthinksOverthinking Overthinking
What would it be like to trust your gut, relax your brain, and generally calm down? I’m discussing the psychology of maximizers vs. satisficers with renowned researcher and author of The Paradox of Choice, Dr. Barry Schwartz. I’ll also chat with my dad, Kevin Seibert, about his chronic overthinking, and hear from John and Adrianne Canepa a couple in a mixed overthinking marriage. Finally I’ll overthink non-overthinking with the intuitive, creative genius, Brittany Wood. andyoverthinks.com/overthinking
Dr. Barry Schwartz’s book: The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less, Revised Edition
Dr. Schw...
2022-08-251h 18Andy OverthinksOverthinking What We Want In The EndIn this Season Two finale I’m asking myself and guests The Big Question: When the end comes, and you’re on your deathbed, what do you need to have experienced or accomplished in your life to feel satisfied? Guests: Annie Grow, Kevin Seibert, Doug Lochner, Mike Thayer, Levi Ballstaedt, Alex Grow, Randi Blaser, Toos Ward, Jenn […]
2021-03-181h 28Andy OverthinksOverthinking What We Want In The End
In this Season Two finale I’m asking myself and guests The Big Question: When the end comes, and you’re on your deathbed, what do you need to have experienced or accomplished in your life to feel satisfied?
Guests: Annie Grow, Kevin Seibert, Doug Lochner, Mike Thayer, Levi Ballstaedt, Alex Grow, Randi Blaser, Toos Ward, Jenn Swapp, and McKay Ward
For personal coaching with Doug Lochner contact: (478) 997-1571
Mike Thayer’s Books
Mitt Romney Saint Anselm College Commencement Address
Harvard Happiness Study
Helping Others Helps Oneself Study
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Andy OverthinksOverthinking What We Want In The EndIn this Season Two finale I'm asking myself and guests The Big Question: When the end comes, and you’re on your deathbed, what do you need to have experienced or accomplished in your life to feel satisfied?
2021-03-181h 28Andy OverthinksOverthinking Narcissism (I bet you don't think this show is about you)We’ve never been more narcissistic, nor more okay with it. How much farther can we fall in love with ourselves before we collectively fall? Guests: therapist Alex Lamoreaux, and researcher Dr. Chris Barry. Get your NPI score Alex Lamoreaux’s Therapy Insta Dr. Barry’s Research The Narcissism Epidemic: Living in the Age of Entitlement Selfie by […]
2021-03-1138 minAndy OverthinksOverthinking Narcissism (I bet you don't think this show is about you)
We’ve never been more narcissistic, nor more okay with it. How much farther can we fall in love with ourselves before we collectively fall? Guests: therapist Alex Lamoreaux, and researcher Dr. Chris Barry.
Get your NPI score
Alex Lamoreaux’s Therapy Insta
Dr. Barry’s Research
The Narcissism Epidemic: Living in the Age of Entitlement
Selfie by Will Storr
The New Yorker on Narcissism
Jim Gaffigan Clip
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2021-03-1138 min
Andy OverthinksOverthinking Narcissism (I bet you don't think this show is about you)We've never been more narcissistic, nor more okay with it. How much farther can we fall in love with ourselves before we collectively fall? Guests: therapist Alex Lamoreaux, and researcher Dr. Chris Barry.
2021-03-1138 minAndy OverthinksOverthinking Work-Life BalanceIt may be a tired topic, but is that because we are talking about it wrong? Hear from viral Ted talker and best-selling author, Nigel Marsh and several others about their definitions of a balanced life. andyoverthinks.com/worklifebalance Nigel Marsh’s viral Ted Talk And his first book: Fat, Forty, and Fired: One Man’s Frank, Funny, and Inspiring […]
2021-03-0444 minAndy OverthinksOverthinking Work-Life BalanceIt may be a tired topic, but is that because we are talking about it wrong? Hear from viral Ted talker and best-selling author, Nigel Marsh and several others about their definitions of a balanced life. andyoverthinks.com/worklifebalance
Nigel Marsh’s viral Ted Talk
And his first book: Fat, Forty, and Fired: One Man’s Frank, Funny, and Inspiring Account of Losing His Job and Finding His Life
And his second book: Fit, Fifty and Fired Up
His podcast “Five of My Life”
Follow Nigel on Instagram
Other guests: Kat...
2021-03-0444 min
Andy OverthinksOverthinking Work-Life BalanceIt may be a tired topic, but is that because we are talking about it wrong? Hear from viral Ted talker and best-selling author, Nigel Marsh and several others about their definitions of a balanced life. andyoverthinks.com/worklifebalance
2021-03-0444 minAndy OverthinksOverthinking Political CorrectnessIs political correctness keeping us from correcting anything? Learn from leftist Dr. Fredrik deBoer, Sherita Coffelt, and listen to excerpts from Stephen Fry and other famous comedians. AndyOverthinks.com/PoliticalCorrectness Shownotes: Stephen Fry in full Monk Debate Dr. Fredrik deBoer article Dr. Fredrik deBoer website John Cleese and Bill Maher Jerry Seinfeld on The Herd Late Night […]
2021-02-2555 minAndy OverthinksOverthinking Political CorrectnessIs political correctness keeping us from correcting anything? Learn from leftist Dr. Fredrik deBoer, Sherita Coffelt, and listen to excerpts from Stephen Fry and other famous comedians. AndyOverthinks.com/PoliticalCorrectness
Shownotes:
Stephen Fry in full Monk Debate
Dr. Fredrik deBoer article
Dr. Fredrik deBoer website
John Cleese and Bill Maher
Jerry Seinfeld on The Herd
Late Night With Seth Meyers Clip
Real Time with Bill Maher clip
Sarah Silverman Clip
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2021-02-2555 min
Andy OverthinksOverthinking Political CorrectnessIs political correctness keeping us from correcting anything? Learn from leftist Dr. Fredrik deBoer, Sherita Coffelt, and listen to excerpts from Stephen Fry and others. AndyOverthinks.com/PoliticalCorrectness
2021-02-2555 minAndy OverthinksOverthinking RegretsWhat kinds of regret hurt the most? And what do we do about it? Does thinking about regret do us any good? Hear from Country Music Hall of Fame songwriter Bill Anderson, HGTV star Chrisi Hammer, top researcher Dr. Shai Davidai, and more. andyoverthinks.com/regrets
Bill Anderon’s website including his latest single
Whisperin Bill’s Instagram
Kenny Chesney “A lot of Things Different” Song
Chrisi Hammer’s HGTV Show “The Family Hammer”
And their family design company @mend_design
Dr. Shai Davidai website and research
2021-02-181h 31Andy OverthinksOverthinking RegretsWhat kinds of regret hurt the most? And what do we do about it? Does thinking about regret do us any good? Hear from Country Music Hall of Fame songwriter Bill Anderson, HGTV star Chrisi Hammer, top researcher Dr. Shai Davidai, and more. andyoverthinks.com/regrets Bill Anderon’s website including his latest single Whisperin Bill’s Instagram Kenny […]
2021-02-181h 31
Andy OverthinksOverthinking RegretWhat kinds of regret hurt the most? And what do we do about it? Does thinking about regret do us any good? Hear from Country Music Hall of Fame songwriter Bill Anderson, HGTV star Chrisi Hammer, top researcher Dr. Shai Davidai, and more. andyoverthinks.com/regrets
2021-02-181h 31Andy OverthinksOverthinking Personality TestsWe all want to be perfectly understood and classified, and personality tests promise just that. Overthink the personality tests that overthink us overthinking ourselves. andyoverthinks.com/personalitytests
Guests: Jessica Jensen, Doug Waggoner, Levi Ballstaedt
Kimberly Lochner on Youtube
Doug Waggoner’s company Resolution PI
Discover your Myers-Briggs
Learn your Enneagram
Discover your Big Five
Washington Post assessment of Myers-Briggs
Fast Company assessment of Myers-Briggs
NPR on Personality Tests
Quote from psychologist Walter Mischel
Enneagram Institute...
2021-02-1139 minAndy OverthinksOverthinking Personality TestsWe all want to be perfectly understood and classified, and personality tests promise just that. Overthink the personality tests that overthink us overthinking ourselves. andyoverthinks.com/personalitytests Guests: Jessica Jensen, Doug Waggoner, Levi Ballstaedt Kimberly Lochner on Youtube Doug Waggoner’s company Resolution PI Discover your Myers-Briggs Learn your Enneagram Discover your Big Five Washington Post assessment of […]
2021-02-1139 min
Andy OverthinksOverthinking Personality TestsWe all want to be perfectly understood and classified, and personality tests promise just that. Overthink the personality tests that overthink us overthinking ourselves. andyoverthinks.com/personalitytests Guests: Jessica Jensen, Doug Waggoner, Levi Ballstaedt.
2021-02-1039 minAndy OverthinksOverthinking The Division of Household LaborChore wars plague most marriages. Who is to blame, and what is the solution? Learn from renowned psychotherapist, Dr. Julie Hanks, and best-selling author and psychologist, Dr. Thomas Phelan. andyoverthinks.com/householdlabor
Also featuring: John Canepa, Annie and Alex Grow.
Dr. Phelan‘s awesome book: The Manager Mom Epidemic
Dr. Julie Hanks Website, Podcast, Partnership Families Course, Instagram: @Drjuliehanks
NBC “Chore War: How to stop fighting about housework”
The Atlantic: The Difference Between a Happy Marriage and a Miserable one: Chores
Pew Research: Parents’ Time with Kids Mo...
2021-02-0448 minAndy OverthinksOverthinking The Division of Household LaborChore wars plague most marriages. Who is to blame, and what is the solution? Learn from renowned psychotherapist, Dr. Julie Hanks, and best-selling author and psychologist, Dr. Thomas Phelan. andyoverthinks.com/householdlabor Also featuring: John Canepa, Annie and Alex Grow. Dr. Phelan‘s awesome book: The Manager Mom Epidemic Dr. Julie Hanks Website, Podcast, Partnership Families Course, Instagram: @Drjuliehanks NBC […]
2021-02-0448 min
Andy OverthinksOverthinking The Division of Household LaborChore wars plague most marriages. Who is to blame, and what is the solution? Learn from renowned psychotherapist, Dr. Julie Hanks, and best-selling author and psychologist, Dr. Thomas Phelan. andyoverthinks.com/householdlabor
2021-02-0348 minAndy OverthinksOverthinking Whether Men Or Women Have It Better Pt.2The debate continues. Who has been dealt the better hand- men or women? This episode argues women have it better while Part One argues in favor of men. Hear from academic and author, Dr. Martin van CreVeld. andyoverthinks.com/womenhaveiteasier
Additional guests: Jenn Swapp and Annie Grow
Martin Van CreVeld Website
Martin Van CreVeld Book: The Privileged Sex
His most recent book, based on this podcast interview: The Gender Dialogues
Veep: Man Up
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2021-01-2834 minAndy OverthinksOverthinking Whether Men Or Women Have It Better Pt.2The debate continues. Who has been dealt the better hand- men or women? This episode argues women have it better while Part One argues in favor of men. Hear from academic and author, Dr. Martin van CreVeld. andyoverthinks.com/womenhaveiteasier Additional guests: Jenn Swapp and Annie Grow Martin Van CreVeld Website Martin Van CreVeld Book: The Privileged […]
2021-01-2834 minAndy OverthinksOverthinking Whether Men Or Women Have It Better Pt.1In this two-part series we are debating who has been dealt the better hand– men or women. This episode argues men have it better while part two argues in favor of women. andyoverthinks.com/menhaveiteasier
Parody song written by Andy, performed by Connor Egan.
Guests: Kevin Seibert, Molly Birchall, Ryan & Jessica Jensen, Alex & Annie Grow, Adrianne & John Canepa, Kimber Cutler
Links:
Pew survey if men or women have it easier
Death in childbirth
Women spending on cosmetics
Ages of men and women at pe...
2021-01-2835 minAndy OverthinksOverthinking Whether Men Or Women Have It Better Pt.1In this two-part series we are debating who has been dealt the better hand– men or women. This episode argues men have it better while part two argues in favor of women. andyoverthinks.com/menhaveiteasier Parody song written by Andy, performed by Connor Egan. Guests: Kevin Seibert, Molly Birchall, Ryan & Jessica Jensen, Alex & Annie Grow, […]
2021-01-2835 minAndy OverthinksOverthinking SubculturesEvery subculture we subscribe to comes with its own quirks, rules, and dress code. Listen as we dissect and poke fun at hunting, nerd, yoga, and surf subcultures with Ryan Jensen, Mike Thayer, Rebbie Brassfield, and Ned Sweet. andyoverthinks.com/subcultures
Mike Thayer’s website
Mike Thayer’s books
Rebbie Brassfield’s website
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2021-01-2145 minAndy OverthinksOverthinking SubculturesEvery subculture we subscribe to comes with its own quirks, rules, and dress code. Listen as we dissect and poke fun at hunting, nerd, yoga, and surf subcultures with Ryan Jensen, Mike Thayer, Rebbie Brassfield, and Ned Sweet. andyoverthinks.com/subcultures Mike Thayer’s website Mike Thayer’s books Rebbie Brassfield’s website Follow @andyoverthinks on Instagram Rate, review and subscribe
2021-01-2145 min
Andy OverthinksOverthinking SubculturesEvery subculture we subscribe to comes with its own quirks, rules, and dress codes. Listen as we dissect and poke fun at hunting, nerd, yoga, and surf subcultures with Ryan Jensen, Mike Thayer, Rebbie Brassfield, and Ned Sweet. andyoverthinks.com/subcultures
2021-01-2145 minAndy OverthinksOverthinking How Much We Don't KnowWe are all full of it. And it’s time to admit we’re mostly BS-ing our way through life. Listen to research exposing, and several guests confessing, painful ignorance and shameful incompetencies. andyoverthinks.com/wedontknow
Kimberly Lochner on Youtube
Included clips:
Nate Bargatze: Full Time Magic
Schitt’s Creek – “Fold In the Cheese!”
Facts mentioned:
Identifying Iran on a map
Changing a tire
Stamps needed for voters
Trouble swallowing pills
Most asked Google questions
CPR Fail...
2021-01-1439 min
Andy OverthinksOverthinking How Much We Don't KnowWe are all full of it. And it's time to admit we're mostly BS-ing our way through life. Listen to research exposing, and several guests confessing, painful ignorance and shameful incompetencies. andyoverthinks.com/wedontknow
2021-01-1439 minAndy OverthinksOverthinking Dreamers vs. RealistsWho lives better, the dreamer or the realist? Hear from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles creator: Kevin Eastman, celebrity dancer: Chelsie Hightower, singer songwriter: Chris Commisso, artist: Caroline Augusta, entrepreneur: Alex Grow, and former business litigator: Kevin Seibert. andyoverthinks.com/dreamersandrealist
Kevin Eastman website
Chris Commisso youtube
Caroline Augusta website
Chelsie Hightower website
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@kevineastsmantmnt
@chriscommisso
@chelshightower
@papergutzz
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2021-01-0752 min
Andy OverthinksOverthinking Whether Men Or Women Have It Better Pt.1In this two-part series we are debating who has been dealt the better hand– men or women. This episode argues men have it better while part two argues in favor of women. andyoverthinks.com/menhaveiteasier
2020-12-3035 min
Andy OverthinksOverthinking Dreamers vs. RealistsWho lives better, the dreamer or the realist? Hear from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles creator: Kevin Eastman, celebrity dancer: Chelsie Hightower, singer songwriter: Chris Commisso, artist: Caroline Augusta, entrepreneur: Alex Grow, and former business litigator: Kevin Seibert. andyoverthinks.com/dreamersandrealists
2020-12-2952 min
Andy OverthinksOverthinking Whether Men Or Women Have It Better Pt.2The debate continues. Who has been dealt the better hand- men or women? This episode argues women have it better while part one argues in favor of men. Hear from academic and author, Dr. Martin van CreVeld. andyoverthinks.com/womenhaveiteasier
2020-10-0134 min
Calling All NerdsOverthinking Everything with Podcaster Andy BallstaedtAndy is the creator and host of the Andy Overthinks podcast (AndyOverthinks.com) and one of my very favorite conversationalists. We tackle everything from the controversial Gillette ad to parenting styles, to giving kids cell phones, to political correctness, to gender equality, and more! (*sorry for the slight echo with my voice on this episode. Not sure what happened there)
2019-01-232h 28Andy OverthinksOverthinking Becoming a ParentArguably life’s greatest change and challenge is almost upon me. Our first child is on her way. In this season one finale I’m researching, surveying, and overthinking parenthood with 9 good friends and experienced parents.
Washington Post article on the emotional difficulty of becoming a parent
Research on the transition to parenthood
The New Demography of American Motherhood
Psychology Today: Does having children make us happy?
Washington Post- good reasons why Americans need family-focused social policies
CNN- Parenthood and happiness
Fortune- Mothers, Marr...
2018-04-1939 min
Andy OverthinksOverthinking Becoming a ParentArguably life's greatest change and challenge is almost upon me. Our first child is on her way. In this season one finale I'm researching, surveying, and overthinking parenthood with 9 good friends and experienced parents.
2018-04-1939 minAndy OverthinksOverthinking Facebook FightsFacebook can be a breeding zone for conflict. But can’t we all just get along? Hear ideas from Dr. Alloway, renowned professor of psychology and social media researcher, and listen to highlights from Brené Brown and other research.
Dr. Tracy Alloway’s research and links
Dr. Tracy Alloway’s Tedx Talk
Brené Brown’s GREAT book quoted in the episode:Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone
Bill Bishop’s book:The Big Sort: Why the Clustering of Like-Minded America is Tearing Us Apart...
2018-04-1236 min
Andy OverthinksOverthinking Facebook FightsFacebook can be a breeding zone for conflict. But can't we all just get along? Hear ideas from Dr. Alloway, renowned professor of psychology and social media researcher, and listen to highlights from Brené Brown and other research.
2018-04-1236 minAndy OverthinksOverthinking What Everyone Else Is ThinkingThe majority of people don’t have it all figured out. So why do we base decisions off what everyone else thinks and does? Laugh with Jessica Jensen, learn from elderly consultants, and review research on some of humanity’s most irrational behaviors.
References:
Women and working out
Stanford research on priming
Quotes to help you care a little less
Fantastic read from Dr. Dan Ariely!:Predictably Irrational
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2018-04-0529 min
Andy OverthinksOverthinking What Everyone Else Is ThinkingThe majority of people don't have it all figured out. So why do we base decisions off what everyone else thinks and does? Laugh with Jessica Jensen, learn from elderly consultants, and review research on some of humanity's most irrational behaviors.
2018-04-0529 minAndy OverthinksOverthinking Instasham Pt.2Part two of two thinking about the picture-perfect lives of lifestyle Instagrammers. Hear from influencers Sara Jane Warner and Ashton Barrett. And learn about the effects of following strangers from psychologist and researcher Dr. Leora Trub.
Shawni Pothier blog disclaimer
Brooke White’s Website
Dr Trub’s instagram research
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2018-03-2930 min
Andy OverthinksOverthinking Instasham Pt.2Part two of two thinking about the picture-perfect lives of lifestyle Instagrammers. Hear from influencers Sara Jane Warner and Ashton Barrett. And learn about the effects of following strangers from psychologist and researcher Dr. Leora Trub. AndyOverthinks.com/Instasham
2018-03-2830 minAndy OverthinksOverthinking Instasham Pt.1Lifestyle instagrammers- they look great; we feel awful. In part one of two, get a behind-the-scenes exposé with anonymous blog photographer, review research, and real talk with author of viral “Lifestyle Porn” article, Mike Thayer.
Part of My World Instagram ParodyVocals: Kimberly LochnerLyrics: yours truly, AndyArtwork: Anoosha Syed Illustration
More on this topic:
Mike Thayer’s “Lifestyle Porn” article
Dr Trub’s instagram research
A professional instagrammer/blogger’s perspective
A hilarious parody instagram account
Instagram ...
2018-03-2232 min
Andy OverthinksOverthinking InstashamLifestyle instagrammers- they look great, we feel awful. In this part one of two, get a behind-the-scenes exposé with anonymous blog photographer, review research, and real talk with author of viral "Lifestyle Porn" article, Mike Thayer.
2018-03-2232 minAndy OverthinksOverthinking RedheadsRedheads have it hard. From the constant sunburns to the verbal ones. Hear what it’s like from American redheads: Alex Grow and Eric Innes, Irish ginger, Paddy O’Shea, and Canadian comedian, Shawn Hitchins.
Shawn Hitchin’s book: A Brief History of Oversharing: One Ginger’s Anthology of Humiliation
Documentary- Being Ginger
Sperm bank turns down redheads
Physical attraction experiment
Redheads and pain
CBS article on redheads
BBC article on redheads
Research: “Red Hair in Popular Culture and the Relationship with Anxiet...
2018-03-1538 min
Andy OverthinksOverthinking RedheadsRedheads have it hard. From the constant sunburns to the verbal ones. Hear what it's like from American redheads: Alex Grow and Eric Innes, Irish ginger Paddy O’Shea, and comedian Shawn Hitchins. andyoverthinks.com/redheads
2018-03-1538 minAndy OverthinksOverthinking Perfect PartiesToday’s parties and weddings- fun or frightening? Hear from 7-time bridesmaid- Kristal Milnik, founder of PinterestFail.com- Jenna Anderson, and finally, Emily Hardman, author of NY Times article “I planned my wedding in 5 days. You could too.”
Links/Resources:
Emily Hardman’s New York Times article: “I planned my wedding in 5 days. You could too”
Accompanying article detailing the planning
Jenna’s website- PinterestFail.com
Rise in wedding costs- CNBC
Pinterest Stress covered by Today.com
Brides.com article How Wedding Planning Has Changed Over the Last 1...
2018-03-0838 min
Andy OverthinksOverthinking Perfect PartiesToday's parties and weddings- fun or frightening? Hear from 7-time bridesmaid- Kristal, founder of PinterestFail.com- Jenna Anderson, and Emily Hardman, author of NYTimes' "I planned my wedding in 5 days. You could too." andyoverthinks.com/perfectparties
2018-03-0838 minAndy OverthinksOverthinking Life AdviceWhere one bit of life advice exists, another is there to contradict it. When everyone recommends contradicting ways of life, how do you choose? Ned Sweet and our elderly consultants cast their votes on life’s diverging paths.
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2018-03-0133 min
Andy OverthinksOverthinking Life AdviceWhere one bit of life advice exists, another is there to contradict it. When everyone recommends contradicting ways of life, how do you choose? Ned Sweet and our elderly consultants cast their votes on life's diverging paths. andyoverthinks.com/LifeAdvice
2018-03-0133 minAndy OverthinksOverthinking BusynessAmericans have never been busier, nor more proud of it. Learn why we use busyness as a badge of honor with Georgetown researcher and professor, Dr. Neeru Paharia, and hear from Annie Grow and elderly consultants.
Recommended book: On the Shortness of Life by Seneca
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Resources/ more on this topic:
Dr. Paharia’s research covered in HBR
Also Covered in Columbia business school
FAVORITE op-ed on busyness
Grea...
2018-02-2235 min
Andy OverthinksOverthinking BusynessAmericans have never been busier, nor more proud of it. Learn why we use busyness as a badge of honor with Georgetown researcher and professor, Dr. Neeru Paharia, and hear from Annie Grow and elderly consultants. andyoverthinks.com/busyness
2018-02-1935 minAndy OverthinksOverthinking Romance Pt.2We’re picking back up with Jeff Arch, writer and creator of Sleepless in Seattle, discussing real life romance vs. movie romance. Then several other guests discuss the reality of their love lives.
Jeff Arch, Sally Seibert, Molly Birchall, Toos Ward, Trina Weeks, Molly Malone.
Romantic books I recommend:
These is My Words
Writers & Lovers: A Novel
Beach Read
Edenbrooke
Pride and Prejudice
Emma
The Fault in Our Stars
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2018-02-1536 min
Andy OverthinksOverthinking Romance Pt. 2We're picking back up with Jeff Arch, writer and creator of Sleepless in Seattle, discussing real life romance vs. movie romance. Then several other guests discuss the reality of their love lives. andyoverthinks.com/romance
2018-02-1436 minAndy OverthinksOverthinking Romance Pt.1Why can’t love be like the movies? Adoring suitors, perfect love confessions, and kisses in the pouring rain. Is real-life romance a bust, or are we not watching close enough? Hear from Sleepless in Seattle creator and writer, Jeff Arch.
In part one of two, Andy gives her husband a chance to defend himself, laments with her sister, and discovers whether or not the writers of romance movies lead the lives we dream of. Tune in next week as the conversation with Jeff continues in Part Two, followed by more conversations with friends, family and the elde...
2018-02-0829 min
Andy OverthinksOverthinking Romance Pt1Why can't love be like the movies? Adoring suitors, perfect love confessions, and kisses in the pouring rain. Is real-life romance a bust, or are we not watching close enough? Hear from Sleepless in Seattle creator and writer, Jeff Arch.
2018-02-0829 minAndy OverthinksOverthinking Dating AppsDating is tricky. But now you can do it from your phone. Does that make meeting the one easier or harder? Listen as friends discuss their opinions and experiences, and research gives insight into the digital complexities of finding love.
Dating apps make people less attractive
Tinder users have lower self-esteem
The rise of dating-app fatigue
Dating app parody song written by me, performed by Kimberly Lochner:
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2018-02-0139 min
Andy OverthinksOverthinking Dating AppsDating is tricky. But now you can do it from your phone. Does that make meeting the one easier or harder? Listen as friends discuss their opinions and experiences, and research gives insight into the digital complexities of finding love. AndyOverthinks.com/DatingApps
2018-02-0139 minAndy OverthinksOverthinking People Who Deserve More CreditThere are people all around us doing great things and not getting the deserved recognition. Today they will. Featuring Jessica Jensen, a yelp reviewer, wikipedia contributor, and Ben Stiller’s stuntman, Greg Fitzpatrick.
Greg Fitzpatrick’s highlight reel
Also be sure to check out Roger Bamkin’s gender gap-bridging project on Wikipedia
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2018-01-2540 min
Andy OverthinksOverthinking People Who Deserve More CreditThere are people all around us doing great things and not getting the deserved recognition. Today they will. Featuring Jessica Jensen, a yelp reviewer, wikipedia contributor, and Ben Stiller's stuntman. AndyOverthinks.com/PeopleWhoDeserveMoreCredit
2018-01-2540 min
Andy OverthinksOverthinking Saying NoSometimes the most positive thing we can do is just say no. Learn the things Andy and friends have liberated themselves from, and hear wisdom from William Ury's book The Power of a Positive No. AndyOverthinks.com/SayingNo
2018-01-1835 minAndy OverthinksOverthinking Saying NoSometimes the most positive thing we can do is just say no. Learn the things Andy and friends have liberated themselves from, and hear wisdom from William Ury’s The Power of a Positive No.
Featuring; Kevin Seibert, Mike Thayer, Jessica Jensen, Annie & Alex Grow, Levi Ballstaedt.
Book referenced: The Power of a Positive No
In case you need some biblical justification to setting boundaries, this will do the trick: Boundaries
“Saying No” clips referenced in show:
https://youtu.be/ANWrnenwvx4
Follo...
2018-01-1835 minAndy OverthinksOverthinking ExpectationsWant a great dinner conversation? Ask someone if it is better to live with high expectations or low expectations. People get passionate about this one.
Explore the inside the mind of optimist and friend Alex Grow, my husband Levi, gain perspective from my Elderly Consultants, and finally get a powerfully insightful interview with the author of my favorite book on happiness, Dr. Rakesh Sarin. AndyOverthinks.com/Expectations
MUST read book by guest Dr. Rakesh Sarin. Easily my favorite book on happiness to date, Engineering Happiness: a new approach for building a joyful life
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2018-01-0639 minAndy OverthinksOverthinking The Surprisingly InspiringSeriously bizarre things can become seriously successful, and what could be more inspiring? Ned Sweet and I list some of these unexpected successes. Then I chat with Kevin Eastman,creator of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. AndyOverthinks.com/SurprisinglyInspiring
22:00 Kevin Eastman interview
A few items mentioned:
Chia Pets
Cell phone holster
I Can Has Cheezburger?: A LOLcat Colleckshun
KIDZ BOP 2021
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2018-01-0638 minAndy OverthinksOverthinking FOMOI, Andy, suffer from acute FOMO, aka the Fear Of Missing Out.
It’s a real thing. In the premiere episode of the Andy Overthinks podcast, this millennial phobia is researched and discussed with friends- Jessica Jensen and Levi Ballstaedt, elderly consultants- Toos Ward (87), Aileen Alfano (95), Miss Ruby (91), and therapist Joey Ulrich. andyoverthinks.com/FOMO
More resources on FOMO:
Priya Parker Tedx Talk
Time magazine
NY Times article
Funny SF Gate column
Science Daily
Forbes
Recommended Reading:
Pred...
2018-01-0638 min
Andy OverthinksOverthinking ExpectationsIs it better to live with high or low expectations? I'm asking friends, the elderly, and Dr. Rakesh Sarin, author of Engineering Happiness: A New Approach for Building a Joyful Life. andyoverthinks.com/expectations
2018-01-0639 min
Andy OverthinksOverthinking The Surprisingly InspiringSeriously bizarre things can become seriously successful, and what could be more inspiring? Ned Sweet and I list some unexpected successes. Then I chat with Kevin Eastman, creator of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. andyoverthinks.com/surprisinglyinspiring
2018-01-0638 min
Andy OverthinksOverthinking FOMOFOMO aka the fear of missing out is a real thing; this millennial phobia is researched and discussed with friends, geriatrics, and a therapist. andyoverthinks.com/FOMO
2018-01-0638 min