Ever feel like you’re carrying bricks in your backpack that no one asked you to carry? Or turning a five-minute task into a half-hour saga of overthinking? You’re not alone, and your brain might actually be the culprit.

In this episode, Dr. Bray pulls back the curtain on why we over complicate simple things and what neuroscience reveals about it. (Hint: it’s not just about dopamine, it’s about the way our brain’s prediction systems and default mode network keep us stuck in loops of worry and “what ifs.”)

You’ll learn:

Why your brain makes simple things feel hard, and how it thinks it’s helping.

The hidden costs of overthinking on your energy, creativity, and well-being.

Practical tools to stop adding “extra screws” to life and start living with more clarity and ease.

If you’re ready to stop over-engineering your days and start creating space for simplicity, joy, and focus, this episode is for you.

QUOTES BY DR. BRAY

"The mind is designed for survival, not for peace. To find peace, we must practice it intentionally."

"Overcomplicating things gives us the illusion of control, but real control comes from simplicity."

"Multitasking is the art of doing everything poorly at once."