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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? Guests: Annie Grow, Kevin Seibert, Doug Lochner, Mike Thayer, Levi Ballstaedt, Alex Grow, Randi Blaser, Toos Ward, Jenn […]
2021-03-181h 28
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 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 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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 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 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 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 28
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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