Try Not To Overthink It

Try Not to Overthink It

Hello everyone and welcome to Try not to Overthink it! We’re three professional individuals just trying to navigate through this chaotic thing we call "life" and try to make sense of it. We find ourselves discussing many different topics, and after many heated debates we decided to expand our conversations and share them with you and hopefully get your input. We would like to thank you for checking us out and we hope that you’ll stay and participate in the conversations as well.

  1. 2 days ago

    Episode 115 Culture, Clothing, & College

    Hey it's Kalhil, Unique, and RJ! 🚨 Colleges Are BANNING Bonnets & Durags… Is This Professionalism or Policing Culture? 🤔The internet is divided, and we're diving headfirst into one of the hottest debates on college campuses today.Should colleges have the right to ban bonnets, durags, pajamas, and other forms of casual attire? Is this about promoting professionalism and preparing students for the workforce—or is it unfairly targeting cultural expression and personal freedom?In this episode, we unpack both sides of the argument and tackle the bigger questions:🎓 Should colleges enforce dress codes?👑 Are bonnets and durags cultural symbols or simply sleepwear?💼 Does appearance impact opportunity and first impressions?⚖️ Where's the line between professionalism and personal expression?🔥 Are these policies creating discipline... or unnecessary division?This isn't just about bonnets and durags—it's about identity, accountability, expectations, and what it really means to prepare students for life after college.💬 We want to hear from YOU!Should colleges be able to ban bonnets and durags on campus, or should students be free to wear what they choose?👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments and let's have a respectful conversation.✨ Our hope is that our audience will get something from this deep, honest, and real conversation from the viewpoint of both a Licensed Professional Counselors and a Licensed Social Worker. If you want to watch this episode we can be found at Try Not To Overthink it on Youtube. If you happen to stop by the Youtube channel please like, share, turn on your notifications, and subscribe to the channel.#Bonnets #Durags #CollegeLife #DressCode #Professionalism #BlackCulture #CampusLife #Podcast #Debate #Culture #StudentLife #Trending #Viral #RespectabilityPolitics #selfexpression Please follow us on both Instagram as well as TikTok. Links are below Instagraminstagram.com/ trynot2overthinkitTiktoktiktok.com/@trynottooverthink_it

  2. 7 Aug

    Episode 114 Stop Wasting the Doors You Prayed For

    Hey it's Kalhil and RJ! What’s the point of praying for an opportunity if you’re not prepared to take advantage of it when it comes?Opportunities don’t always arrive perfectly packaged. Sometimes they look like uncomfortable conversations, unexpected challenges, new responsibilities, closed chapters, or chances that require you to move before you feel completely ready.In this episode, we’re talking about making the most of the opportunities in front of you—recognizing when a door has opened, overcoming the fear that keeps you from walking through it, and understanding that getting the opportunity is only the beginning. What you DO with it determines what happens next.We’ll discuss preparation, timing, fear, complacency, growth, accountability, and why some of the biggest opportunities of your life may require you to become a version of yourself you haven’t met yet.Stop waiting for the perfect moment. Stop talking yourself out of possibilities. And most importantly, don’t fumble the opportunity you once prayed for.🎙️ Watch the full conversation and ask yourself: If the opportunity you’ve been waiting for showed up today… would you be ready?✨ Our hope is that our audience will get something from this deep, honest, and real conversation from the viewpoint of both a Licensed Professional Counselors and a Licensed Social Worker. If you want to watch this episode we can be found at Try Not To Overthink it on Youtube. If you happen to stop by the Youtube channel please like, share, turn on your notifications, and subscribe to the channel.#MakingTheMostOfOpportunities #PersonalGrowth #Motivation #MentalHealth #SelfImprovement #SuccessMindset #GrowthMindset #Accountability #Purpose #opportunity Please follow us on both Instagram as well as TikTok. Links are below Instagraminstagram.com/ trynot2overthinkitTiktoktiktok.com/@trynottooverthink_it

  3. 31 Jul

    Episode 113 Demand Better or Stay Disappointed

    Hey it's Unique and RJ! Are you demanding better... or are you settling for what you know you shouldn't accept?Too often, we convince ourselves that asking for more is selfish, unrealistic, or asking too much. The truth is, your standards shape your relationships, your career, your friendships, and ultimately the life you build.In this episode, we dive into what it really means to demand better—not from a place of entitlement, but from a place of self-respect. We'll discuss why people often accept the bare minimum, how low standards become normalized, and why raising your expectations can transform every area of your life.We'll also explore:Why people treat you according to what you consistently allow.The difference between healthy standards and unrealistic expectations.Why setting boundaries often makes the wrong people uncomfortable.How demanding better starts with demanding more from yourself.Why walking away from less creates room for something greater.If you've ever struggled with settling, questioning your worth, or wondering whether you're asking for too much, this conversation is for you.💬 Join the conversation: What's one area of your life where you've decided to stop settling and start demanding better? Share your thoughts in the comments below.✨ Our hope is that our audience will get something from this deep, honest, and real conversation from the viewpoint of both a Licensed Professional Counselors and a Licensed Social Worker. If you want to watch this episode we can be found at Try Not To Overthink it on Youtube. If you happen to stop by the Youtube channel please like, share, turn on your notifications, and subscribe to the channel.#DemandBetter #SelfRespect #PersonalGrowth #MentalHealth #Boundaries #HealthyRelationships #Communication #Leadership #Mindset #SelfWorth Please follow us on both Instagram as well as TikTok. Links are below Instagraminstagram.com/ trynot2overthinkitTiktoktiktok.com/@trynottooverthink_it

  4. 24 Jul

    Episode 112 Move in Silence

    Hey it's Unique and RJ! In a world where everyone feels the need to post every move, every relationship, every win, and every setback... we've forgotten the power of keeping some things to ourselves.Not everyone deserves access to your life.In this episode, we're unpacking why privacy is one of the most underrated forms of self-care and self-protection. From relationships and friendships to business, goals, finances, and social media, we'll discuss why moving in silence isn't about hiding—it's about protecting your peace, your purpose, and your progress.💭 In this episode, we'll cover:*Why everyone doesn't need to know your business*The difference between being private and being secretive*How oversharing can sabotage your goals and relationships*Setting healthy boundaries without feeling guilty*Why successful people often move in silence*Protecting your peace in the age of social media*Who deserves access to your personal life—and who doesn't🔥 Remember: Just because people ask doesn't mean they're entitled to an answer. Sometimes your next move is safest when it's made quietly.👇 Join the conversation:Do you think people overshare on social media, or is transparency always the best policy? Drop your thoughts in the comments—we want to hear from you!✨ Our hope is that our audience will get something from this deep, honest, and real conversation from the viewpoint of both a Licensed Professional Counselors and a Licensed Social Worker. If you want to watch this episode we can be found at Try Not To Overthink it on Youtube. If you happen to stop by the Youtube channel please like, share, turn on your notifications, and subscribe to the channel.#Privacy #Boundaries #ProtectYourPeace #SelfGrowth #MentalHealth #Relationships #PersonalDevelopment #LifeAdvice #Podcast #MoveInSilence #SelfRespect #HealthyBoundaries #EmotionalIntelligence #GrowthMindset #youtubepodcast Please follow us on both Instagram as well as TikTok. Links are below Instagraminstagram.com/ trynot2overthinkitTiktoktiktok.com/@trynottooverthink_it

  5. 17 Jul

    Episode 111 Doing The Right Thing... for the Wrong Reason

    Hey it's Kalhil and RJ! Are your actions really coming from the right place... or are your motives leading you in the wrong direction?  Everything we do is driven by a motive—but not every motive is healthy. Whether it's seeking validation, chasing success, helping others, getting into a relationship, building a business, or even serving in ministry, your motives matter more than you think. In this episode, we're taking an honest look at the hidden reasons behind our decisions and asking the difficult questions most people avoid. Are you doing it out of love... or ego? Purpose... or pride? Healing... or hurt? Your motives can determine your relationships, your leadership, your faith, your career, and ultimately the direction of your life.  In this episode, we discuss: Why your motives matter How hidden motives shape your decisions The difference between purpose and validation Ego vs. humility Serving others for the right reasons Red flags that your motives may be unhealthy How to align your actions with your values This conversation might make you uncomfortable—but it could also change the way you see yourself forever.  Join the conversation in the comments:Have you ever realized your motives weren't what you thought they were? What helped you recognize it? ✨Our hope is that our audience will get something from this deep, honest, and real conversation from the viewpoint of both a Licensed Professional Counselors and a Licensed Social Worker. If you want to watch this episode we can be found at Try Not To Overthink it on Youtube. If you happen to stop by the Youtube channel please like, share, turn on your notifications, and subscribe to the channel. #Motives #SelfAwareness #PersonalGrowth #Leadership #Faith #MentalHealth #Purpose #SelfReflection #Mindset #Character #Relationships #Healing #Podcast #GrowthMindset #TryNotToOverthinkItPlease follow us on both Instagram as well as TikTok. Links are below Instagraminstagram.com/ trynot2overthinkitTiktoktiktok.com/@trynottooverthink_it

  6. 10 Jul

    Episode 110 Scared to Spend, Scared to Lose, Scared to Live

    Hey it's Unique and RJ! What if the reason you’re always stressed about money, opportunities, relationships, and success isn’t because you don’t have enough… but because you’re convinced there will never be enough? 👀In this episode, we’re breaking down the Scarcity Mindset—the belief that there’s never enough money, time, success, love, opportunities, or resources to go around. And when you live from a place of scarcity, you start comparing yourself to everyone, competing with people who were never your competition, holding onto situations you’ve outgrown, making decisions out of fear, and resenting other people’s success.The crazy part? You can have more than you’ve ever had and STILL think like you’re one bad day away from losing everything.🔥 In this episode, we’re talking about:• Why scarcity makes you see everyone as competition• How fear of losing keeps you holding onto things you should release• Why some people struggle to celebrate other people’s success• The difference between being financially responsible and living in fear• How scarcity affects dating, friendships, careers, and relationships• Why constantly comparing your life to others destroys gratitude• How childhood experiences can shape your relationship with money and success• The danger of making permanent decisions from temporary fear• Scarcity Mindset vs. Abundance Mindset• How to stop operating from survival mode and start making intentional decisions💭 THE REAL QUESTION: Are you actually lacking opportunities… or have you convinced yourself that someone else winning means there’s less available for you?Some people don’t need more money. They need a healthier relationship with money.Some people don’t need more opportunities. They need the courage to pursue the opportunities already in front of them.And some people aren’t afraid of failure—they’re afraid that if they finally get something good, they’ll eventually lose it.It’s time to stop living like there’s never enough.Someone else winning doesn’t mean you’re losing. Someone else getting an opportunity doesn’t mean you missed yours. And holding onto everything out of fear won’t create security—it will create a prison.🎙️ Join the conversation and tell us in the comments: Where has a scarcity mindset affected your life the most—money, relationships, career, time, or opportunities?✨ Our hope is that our audience will get something from this deep, honest, and real conversation from the viewpoint of both a Licensed Professional Counselors and a Licensed Social Worker. If you want to watch this episode we can be found at Try Not To Overthink it on Youtube. If you happen to stop by the Youtube channel please like, share, turn on your notifications, and subscribe to the channel.#ScarcityMindset #AbundanceMindset #PersonalGrowth #MindsetShift #SelfImprovement #MentalHealth #MoneyMindset #FearOfFailure #SuccessMindset #StopComparing #Podcast #TryNotToOverthinkItPlease follow us on both Instagram as well as TikTok. Links are below Instagraminstagram.com/ trynot2overthinkitTiktoktiktok.com/@trynottooverthink_it

  7. 3 Jul

    Episode 109 No Is A Complete Sentence

    Hey it's Kalhil, Unique, and RJ! How many times have you said "yes" when everything in you wanted to say "no"?Too many people sacrifice their peace, time, and mental health because they're afraid of disappointing others. But here's the truth: "No" isn't rude. It's a boundary. It's self-respect. It's self-care.In this episode, we dive into why so many people struggle to say no, the guilt that often follows, and how people who truly respect you will also respect your boundaries. We'll discuss the difference between being kind and being a people-pleaser, how constantly saying yes can lead to burnout and resentment, and why learning to say no is one of the healthiest decisions you can make.If you've ever felt guilty for protecting your peace, this conversation is for you.In this episode, we cover:Why saying no feels so difficultThe connection between boundaries and mental healthBreaking free from people-pleasingProtecting your time and energyHow healthy relationships respond to boundariesWhy "No" is a complete sentence✨ Our hope is that our audience will get something from this deep, honest, and real conversation from the viewpoint of both a Licensed Professional Counselors and a Licensed Social Worker. If you want to watch this episode we can be found at Try Not To Overthink it on Youtube. If you happen to stop by the Youtube channel please like, share, turn on your notifications, and subscribe to the channel.🔔 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more conversations about mental health, relationships, personal growth, and living with intention.#Boundaries #MentalHealth #SelfRespect #PeoplePleasing #SelfCare #HealingJourney #PersonalGrowth #HealthyRelationships #EmotionalWellness #Communication #GrowthMindset #Podcast #Motivation #MentalHealthPodcast #protectyourpeace Please follow us on both Instagram as well as TikTok. Links are below Instagraminstagram.com/ trynot2overthinkitTiktoktiktok.com/@trynottooverthink_it

  8. 24 Jun

    Episode 108 Grace, Growth, & Second Chances

    Hey it's Kalhil and RJ! Everyone makes mistakes. The real question is: Should one bad decision define the rest of your life?In this episode, we dive into the complicated world of second chances—when to give them, when to walk away, and how to tell the difference between genuine growth and repeated patterns. We discuss redemption, forgiveness, accountability, personal transformation, and why some of the strongest people are those who learn how to rise after they fall.Whether you've been hurt by someone seeking another chance, you're hoping for one yourself, or you're trying to decide if people can truly change, this conversation will challenge the way you think about failure, grace, and growth.✨ Our hope is that our audience will get something from this deep, honest, and real conversation from the viewpoint of both a Licensed Professional Counselors and a Licensed Social Worker. If you want to watch this episode we can be found at Try Not To Overthink it on Youtube. If you happen to stop by the Youtube channel please like, share, turn on your notifications, and subscribe to the channel.🔔 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more conversations about mental health, relationships, personal growth, and living with intention.#SecondChances #PersonalGrowth #Forgiveness #MentalHealth #SelfImprovement #Relationships #Redemption #Healing #GrowthMindset Please follow us on both Instagram as well as TikTok. Links are below Instagraminstagram.com/ trynot2overthinkitTiktoktiktok.com/@trynottooverthink_it

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Hello everyone and welcome to Try not to Overthink it! We’re three professional individuals just trying to navigate through this chaotic thing we call "life" and try to make sense of it. We find ourselves discussing many different topics, and after many heated debates we decided to expand our conversations and share them with you and hopefully get your input. We would like to thank you for checking us out and we hope that you’ll stay and participate in the conversations as well.