don't overthink it

i know it doesn't make sense, but i do it anyways.

from touching wood to jingling nazar charms, this episode explores the weird little rituals we use to survive. superstition isn’t always about belief and reasoning, sometimes it's a way to keep the chaos away. salt throwing, butt scratching or holding onto a crystal... who cares what it is, if it helps? if you believe in the tiny magic of your own, this one is for you.

they say money won’t make you happy, fame isn’t the answer, and wanting things is shallow. i get it, but i still want ... stuff? why is it a taboo to want things? why is it cool to look like you don't want anything? is it okay to chase something even if you know it won’t save you? we all want different things, and in this episode we are unpacking what it means to desire.

when i was growing up, i thought i’d be the adult in the movies. you know, power walking through the city, thriving at work and feeling... stable? reality is not giving that, at all.

in this episode, i talk about how our generation inherited a broken promise. we are realising each day that the story we were sold doesn’t match the one we’re living. paths aren’t linear, and most of us are figuring things out as we go.

this episode is about unlearning old expectations, and how we’re not lost—we’re just living a different narrative. if you’re floating through this mess too, i see you.

when you hear creativity, what comes to your mind? let me guess, arts, design or maybe a breakthrough moment? we talk like creativity is some rare gift only a few have but i think that is complete nonsense.

in this episode, i talk about why creativity is overrated, what it means and why I believe everyone is creative-and yes, everyone.

oh and p.s - i just got a new podcast mic, and I may have no idea how to use it yet. So, uh… enjoy the occasional unexpected volume spike.

when i hear a compliment, instead of saying "thanks" and moving on, my brain whispers "they have no idea that i am a fraud". yes, it's the infamous, yucky imposter syndrome. in this episode of don't overthink it, i talk about the feeling of incompetency, not knowing and what it means for us (spoiler alert: it is okay not to know things).

my relationship with dogs has changed a lot over the years. recently i paused to reflect on what i've learned from them, specifically, four very special dogs. turns out, they've taught me more about life, boundaries and joy than i ever expected. in this episode of don't overthink it, i'll share some of them with you.

you know that feeling when something just hits the spot? In this episode of don’t overthink it, i talk about those moments that bring us instant, undeniable joy. they say it’s all about the little things and they might be right. this episode is a lighthearted overthinking session about finding happiness in the everyday things and nothing else.curious? hit play and find out.

vacations are great time for overthinking. i was on vacation, and had a great deal of time to think about how i moved to Germany five years ago. shortly after my moving, i started on a completely new career path. it’s been anything but easy—filled with instability, uncertainty, and tons of moments where i wasn’t sure i’d make it work. in this episode of don’t overthink it, i overthink on the chaos of building a new life and how confusing and anxiety infusing that is. this story is anything but inspirational, it's an honest look into a chapter that i'm hopefully closing to make space for the next one.

should i believe in stories about my future told by strangers or should i just be rational? fortunetelling isn’t just a curiosity for me—it’s a slight obsession and a way to feel a little more in control of life’s shenanigans. in this episode of don’t overthink it, i share how my grandma introduced me to the world of fortunetelling, why it holds such a special place in my heart, and how it’s become my way of preparing for the unknown. whether you love tarot cards, tea leaves, or just the idea of peeking into the future, this episode dives into why i seek answers and comfort in the mystical.

what does it mean to play—especially as an adult? in this episode of don’t overthink it, i do an overthinking on my relationship with play and why it feels so puzzling. growing up as an high achiever, i realised i never really learned how to play. now, as an adult, i’m asking: can play be rediscovered? what does it look like when life feels like a to-do list? if you’ve ever wondered how to reconnect with joy and let go of perfectionism, join me as i overthink the meaning of play.