Can't Afford Therapy

Overthinking Everything: "Daddy Issues, Exes at Weddings, and How We Overthink It All"


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Overthinking your friendships, relationship drama, or financial "what ifs"? We get real about dealbreakers, exes at weddings, and why anxiety keeps us stuck replaying the past — all with our usual mix of honesty, humor, and hard truths.

Key Discussion Points/Topics Covered
  • The hilarious (and sometimes petty) truth about relationship dealbreakers

  • The ex-at-your-wedding debate: boundaries, co-parenting, and emotional landmines

  • What "overthinking" actually means, and how it shows up in real life

  • Finances, anxiety, and why some of us keep a spreadsheet for peace of mind

  • Rumination vs. preparation: when does thinking become sabotage?

  • Childhood trauma, hyper vigilance, and how old wounds shape adult patterns

  • The two flavors of overthinking: worrying about the future vs. replaying the past

  • The power (and pain) of having or lacking mentors and soundboards

  • Honest talk about being emotionally stuck, feeling stagnant, and seeking growth

  • Breaking the cycle: practical ways to stop overthinking (that sometimes work... sometimes don't)

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