Andy Overthinks

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

It 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 […]

Is 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 […]

What 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 […]

We 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 […]

Chore 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 […]

The 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 […]

In 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, […]

Every 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 

We 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 […]

Who 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 Follow today’s guests on Instagram: […]

S1E17 Arguably 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 […]

S1E16 Facebook 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 Brené Brown’s GREAT book quoted in the episode: Bill Bishop’s […]

S1E15 The 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 […]

S1E14 Part 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

S1E13 Lifestyle 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. “Part of My World” Vocals: Kimberly Lochner Lyrics: yours truly, Andy Artwork: Anoosha Syed Illustration More on this […]

S1E12 Redheads 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. Shawn Hitchin’s book-(also available on Audible April 11th!): Documentary- Being Ginger: Sperm bank turns down redheads Physical attraction experiment Redheads and pain CBS […]

S1E11 Today’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” […]

S1 E10 Where 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. Get a free audiobook on Audible when you sign up for a 30-day free trial!(and I’ll […]

Americans 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. Resources/ more on this topic: Dr. Paharia’s research covered in HBR Also Covered in Columbia business school FAVORITE op-ed on busyness […]

S1E8 We’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 Get a free audiobook on Audible when you sign up […]

S1E7 Why 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, I give my husband a chance to defend himself, lament […]

S1 E6 Dating 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 in real life Tinder users have lower self-esteem […]

S1E5 There 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’s highlight reel: Also be sure to check out Roger Bamkin’s gender gap-bridging project on Wikipedia   

Season 1 Episode 4. Sometimes 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. Check out this book to learn more about […]

Season 1 Episode 3 Want a great dinner conversation? Ask someone if it is better to live with high expectations or low expectations. People get passionate about this one. In this episode I am overthinking expectations. I get inside the mind of optimist and friend Alex Grow, my husband Levi, gain perspective from my Elderly […]

Season 1 Episode 2 Seriously bizarre things can become seriously successful, and what could be more inspiring? In this episode, my friend Ned Sweet and I list some of these unexpected successes. Then I chat with Kevin Eastman, creator of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Items mentioned:* *Full disclosure: if you decide to buy anything from […]

Season 1 Episode 1 I, 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 […]