<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2461438/open_sms">Send a text</a>For a long time, I thought changing therapists meant something went wrong.  That I failed. That therapy failed. That I was starting over.It turns out, it meant I was paying attention.In this episode of Brain vs. Me, I talk about changing therapists without turning it into a crisis — not quitting therapy, not rejecting the past, but evolving as your needs change.I break down how DBT helped me survive emotional chaos, why that same structure eventually felt like maintenance instead of growth, and how moving toward CBT wasn’t erasing progress — it was building on it.This isn’t about abandoning what helped you before.  It’s about recognizing when survival tools need to become growth tools.If you’ve ever stayed with something out of loyalty instead of alignment, this episode is for you.You’re listening to the Brain vs Me podcast - A show about the moments your brain gets ahead of you — usually before you’re ready. Here’s your host, Joshua Ericson. Thanks for listening to The Brain vs Me Podcast. If you enjoyed this and want to keep up, follow or subscribe to the show.  You can leave a comment, ask a question, or share the episode wherever you’re listening. If you’d like to support the show, or explore Joshua Ericson’s books and writing, visit brain versus me.com.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2461438/support">Support the show</a>

Send a text For a long time, I thought changing therapists meant something went wrong. That I failed. That therapy failed. That I was starting over. It turns out, it meant I was paying attention. In this episode of Brain vs. Me, I talk about changing therapists without turning it into a crisis — not quitting therapy, not rejecting the past, but evolving as your needs change. I break down how DBT helped me survive emotional chaos, why that same structure eventually felt like maintenance instead of growth, and how moving toward CBT wasn’t erasing progress — it was building on it. This isn’t about abandoning what helped you before. It’s about recognizing when survival tools need to become growth tools. If you’ve ever stayed with something out of loyalty instead of alignment, this episode is for you. You’re listening to the Brain vs Me podcast - A show about the moments your brain gets ahead of you — usually before you’re ready. Here’s your host, Joshua Ericson. Thanks for listening to The Brain vs Me Podcast. If you enjoyed this and want to keep up, follow or subscribe to the show. You can leave a comment, ask a question, or share the episode wherever you’re listening. If you’d like to support the show, or explore Joshua Ericson’s books and writing, visit brain versus me.com. Support the show

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2461438/open_sms" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send a text</a>For a long time, I thought changing therapists meant something went wrong. &nbsp;That I failed. That therapy failed. That I was starting over.It turns out, it meant I was paying attention.In this episode of Brain vs. Me, I talk about changing therapists without turning it into a crisis — not quitting therapy, not rejecting the past, but evolving as your needs change.I break down how DBT helped me survive emotional chaos, why that same structure eventually felt like maintenance instead of growth, and how moving toward CBT wasn’t erasing progress — it was building on it.This isn’t about abandoning what helped you before. &nbsp;It’s about recognizing when survival tools need to become growth tools.If you’ve ever stayed with something out of loyalty instead of alignment, this episode is for you.You’re listening to the Brain vs Me podcast -&nbsp;A show about the moments your brain gets ahead of you — usually before you’re ready. Here’s your host, Joshua Ericson. Thanks for listening to The Brain vs Me Podcast. If you enjoyed this and want to keep up, follow or subscribe to the show.&nbsp; You can leave a comment, ask a question, or share the episode wherever you’re listening. If you’d like to support the show, or explore Joshua Ericson’s books and writing, visit brain versus me.com.<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2461438/support" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support the show</a>

When the Therapy That Saved You Isn’t Enough Anymore

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2461438/open_sms">Send a text</a>Depression doesn’t always look like sadness.  Sometimes it looks like numbness, exhaustion, self-doubt, and quietly pulling away from your own life.In this episode of Brain vs. Me, Joshua Erickson talks about the quiet version of depression — the kind that doesn’t announce itself, doesn’t feel dramatic, and often goes unnoticed until it’s already settled in.This isn’t a clinical breakdown or a motivational speech. It’s a personal, honest look at how depression actually shows up: the inner critic that sounds reasonable, the slow erosion of care, the emotional flatness that feels “normal” from the inside.This episode isn’t about fixing yourself.  It’s about recognizing when something has shifted — and responding before the whisper gets louder.If you’ve ever thought, “I’m fine… just tired… just off lately,” this one’s for you.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2461438/support">Support the show</a>

Send a text Depression doesn’t always look like sadness. Sometimes it looks like numbness, exhaustion, self-doubt, and quietly pulling away from your own life. In this episode of Brain vs. Me, Joshua Erickson talks about the quiet version of depression — the kind that doesn’t announce itself, doesn’t feel dramatic, and often goes unnoticed until it’s already settled in. This isn’t a clinical breakdown or a motivational speech. It’s a personal, honest look at how depression actually shows up: the inner critic that sounds reasonable, the slow erosion of care, the emotional flatness that feels “normal” from the inside. This episode isn’t about fixing yourself. It’s about recognizing when something has shifted — and responding before the whisper gets louder. If you’ve ever thought, “I’m fine… just tired… just off lately,” this one’s for you. Support the show

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2461438/open_sms" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send a text</a>Depression doesn’t always look like sadness. &nbsp;Sometimes it looks like numbness, exhaustion, self-doubt, and quietly pulling away from your own life.In this episode of Brain vs. Me, Joshua Erickson talks about the quiet version of depression — the kind that doesn’t announce itself, doesn’t feel dramatic, and often goes unnoticed until it’s already settled in.This isn’t a clinical breakdown or a motivational speech. It’s a personal, honest look at how depression actually shows up: the inner critic that sounds reasonable, the slow erosion of care, the emotional flatness that feels “normal” from the inside.This episode isn’t about fixing yourself. &nbsp;It’s about recognizing when something has shifted — and responding before the whisper gets louder.If you’ve ever thought, “I’m fine… just tired… just off lately,” this one’s for you.<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2461438/support" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support the show</a>

Recognizing Depression Before It Breaks You

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2461438/open_sms">Send a text</a>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 coping skills stop working, joy feels like a distant memory, and getting through the day feels like emotional quicksand.We talk about:<ul><li>What “high-functioning” depression really feels like</li><li>The guilt of not “healing fast enough”</li><li>When even journaling and coffee stop helping</li><li>How small wins still count—even if they feel pointless</li></ul>If you’ve ever felt exhausted just from existing, this one’s for you.Let’s stop pretending we’re okay just because we’re still moving.  You’re not failing—you’re surviving. And that matters.  🧠 brainvsme.com | 🐦 @TheBrainVsMe | 🎧 Available on all major platforms You’re listening to the Brain vs Me podcast - A show about the moments your brain gets ahead of you — usually before you’re ready. Here’s your host, Joshua Ericson. Thanks for listening to The Brain vs Me Podcast. If you enjoyed this and want to keep up, follow or subscribe to the show.  You can leave a comment, ask a question, or share the episode wherever you’re listening. If you’d like to support the show, or explore Joshua Ericson’s books and writing, visit brain versus me.com.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2461438/support">Support the show</a>

Send a text 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 coping skills stop working, joy feels like a distant memory, and getting through the day feels like emotional quicksand. We talk about:What “high-functioning” depression really feels likeThe guilt of not “healing fast enough”When even journaling and coffee stop helpingHow small wins still count—even if they feel pointlessIf you’ve ever felt exhausted just from existing, this one’s for you. Let’s stop pretending we’re okay just because we’re still moving. You’re not failing—you’re surviving. And that matters. 🧠 brainvsme.com | 🐦 @TheBrainVsMe | 🎧 Available on all major platforms You’re listening to the Brain vs Me podcast - A show about the moments your brain gets ahead of you — usually before you’re ready. Here’s your host, Joshua Ericson. Thanks for listening to The Brain vs Me Podcast. If you enjoyed this and want to keep up, follow or subscribe to the show. You can leave a comment, ask a question, or share the episode wherever you’re listening. If you’d like to support the show, or explore Joshua Ericson’s books and writing, visit brain versus me.com. Support the show

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2461438/open_sms" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send a text</a>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 coping skills stop working, joy feels like a distant memory, and getting through the day feels like emotional quicksand.We talk about:<ul><li>What “high-functioning” depression really feels like</li><li>The guilt of not “healing fast enough”</li><li>When even journaling and coffee stop helping</li><li>How small wins still count—even if they feel pointless</li></ul>If you’ve ever felt exhausted just from existing, this one’s for you.Let’s stop pretending we’re okay just because we’re still moving. &nbsp;You’re not failing—you’re surviving. And that matters. &nbsp;🧠 brainvsme.com | 🐦 @TheBrainVsMe | 🎧 Available on all major platforms&nbsp;You’re listening to the Brain vs Me podcast -&nbsp;A show about the moments your brain gets ahead of you — usually before you’re ready. Here’s your host, Joshua Ericson. Thanks for listening to The Brain vs Me Podcast. If you enjoyed this and want to keep up, follow or subscribe to the show.&nbsp; You can leave a comment, ask a question, or share the episode wherever you’re listening. If you’d like to support the show, or explore Joshua Ericson’s books and writing, visit brain versus me.com.<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2461438/support" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support the show</a>

Depression – When Even Your Coping Skills Call in Sick

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2461438/open_sms">Send a text</a>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 productivity spirals, the emotional whiplash, and the weird superpower of hyperfocus that never shows up when you actually need it. We’re not here to talk about the “quirky” version of ADHD. We’re talking executive dysfunction, shame spirals, and that moment you start doubting your entire worth because you forgot to reply to a text.If you’ve ever felt broken by your own brain—or just need someone to say “you’re not lazy, you’re just fried”—this one’s for you.🧠 brainvsme.com | 🐦 @TheBrainVsMe | 🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast appYou’re listening to the Brain vs Me podcast - A show about the moments your brain gets ahead of you — usually before you’re ready. Here’s your host, Joshua Ericson. Thanks for listening to The Brain vs Me Podcast. If you enjoyed this and want to keep up, follow or subscribe to the show.  You can leave a comment, ask a question, or share the episode wherever you’re listening. If you’d like to support the show, or explore Joshua Ericson’s books and writing, visit brain versus me.com.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2461438/support">Support the show</a>

Send a text 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 productivity spirals, the emotional whiplash, and the weird superpower of hyperfocus that never shows up when you actually need it. We’re not here to talk about the “quirky” version of ADHD. We’re talking executive dysfunction, shame spirals, and that moment you start doubting your entire worth because you forgot to reply to a text. If you’ve ever felt broken by your own brain—or just need someone to say “you’re not lazy, you’re just fried”—this one’s for you. 🧠 brainvsme.com | 🐦 @TheBrainVsMe | 🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast app You’re listening to the Brain vs Me podcast - A show about the moments your brain gets ahead of you — usually before you’re ready. Here’s your host, Joshua Ericson. Thanks for listening to The Brain vs Me Podcast. If you enjoyed this and want to keep up, follow or subscribe to the show. You can leave a comment, ask a question, or share the episode wherever you’re listening. If you’d like to support the show, or explore Joshua Ericson’s books and writing, visit brain versus me.com. Support the show

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2461438/open_sms" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send a text</a>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 productivity spirals, the emotional whiplash, and the weird superpower of hyperfocus that never shows up when you actually need it. We’re not here to talk about the “quirky” version of ADHD. We’re talking executive dysfunction, shame spirals, and that moment you start doubting your entire worth because you forgot to reply to a text.If you’ve ever felt broken by your own brain—or just need someone to say “you’re not lazy, you’re just fried”—this one’s for you.🧠 brainvsme.com | 🐦 @TheBrainVsMe | 🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast appYou’re listening to the Brain vs Me podcast -&nbsp;A show about the moments your brain gets ahead of you — usually before you’re ready. Here’s your host, Joshua Ericson. Thanks for listening to The Brain vs Me Podcast. If you enjoyed this and want to keep up, follow or subscribe to the show.&nbsp; You can leave a comment, ask a question, or share the episode wherever you’re listening. If you’d like to support the show, or explore Joshua Ericson’s books and writing, visit brain versus me.com.<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2461438/support" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support the show</a>

ADHD: Oh Look, a Full-Blown Identity Crisis

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2461438/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Brain vs Me is a blunt, honest mental health podcast about therapy, ADHD, relationships, and unlearning survival habits that no longer work. In this intro episode, Joshua Ericson explains who he is, why he started the show, and what happens when you stop pretending your brain is quiet.

Send us a text Brain vs Me is a blunt, honest mental health podcast about therapy, ADHD, relationships, and unlearning survival habits that no longer work. In this intro episode, Joshua Ericson explains who he is, why he started the show, and what happens when you stop pretending your brain is quiet.

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2461438/open_sms" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us a text</a>Brain vs Me is a blunt, honest mental health podcast about therapy, ADHD, relationships, and unlearning survival habits that no longer work. In this intro episode, Joshua Ericson explains who he is, why he started the show, and what happens when you stop pretending your brain is quiet.&nbsp;

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