Unpack My Brain

richreych
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Unpack My Brain is a space where thoughts don't have to be polished to be worth sharing. This show is just me unpacking what's on my mind — life, identity, ambition, relationships, money, confusion, clarity, and everything in between — out loud, with you. No scripts. No pretending to have it all figured out. Just honest conversations and real-time processing. If your thoughts feel scattered but meaningful, you'll feel at home here. Think of this podcast as a shared pause — a place to slow down, unpack what's swirling around in your head, and make sense of it together. Friday @ 8PM PHT

Episodes

  1. 05. Growing Up Without a Core [Childhood] Friend Group

    6 DAYS AGO

    05. Growing Up Without a Core [Childhood] Friend Group

    Some loneliness doesn’t come from being alone — it comes from never quite having a place to belong. In this episode of Unpack My Brain, I unpack what it’s been like to grow up without a core group of friends. I talk about early childhood experiences, strict family dynamics, and how not learning to build close friendships early on can quietly shape the way you connect with people as an adult. This is a reflection on having friends [in childhood], but not having default people. On adapting, internalizing, questioning yourself — and slowly learning what friendship looks like when you’re building it later in life. There are no answers here. Just honesty, observation, and space to name something that often goes unspoken. In this episode, I unpack: Growing up without a core or “default” friend group in my childhoodHow strict upbringing and limited social freedom shaped connectionThe difference between having friends and having core friendsThe quiet loneliness of not sharing long-term history with anyoneWatching other people have tight-knit friendships — and learning to sit with thatHow this experience affects reaching out, asking for help, and trust What kind of connection are you craving right now — and what’s one small way you can start nurturing it? — About Unpack My Brain Unpack My Brain is a personal journal–style podcast where we slow down and unpack thoughts about life, identity, relationships, and the in-between moments that quietly shape who we become. No advice. No conclusions. Just honest reflection, one thought at a time. If this episode resonated with you, follow Unpack My Brain and come back next time as we continue unpacking the things we don’t always know how to say out loud. — This podcast uses music from Ende.app: Music: Relaxing Lofi - Hexakaideca Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://ende.app/en/standard-license Source: https://ende.app/en/browse Changes made: trimmed and faded

    24 min
  2. 04. The Case for Nuance

    30 JAN

    04. The Case for Nuance

    It feels like the world has become allergic to nuance. In this episode of Unpack My Brain, I unpack what it means to live in the grey area — in a time where everything seems to demand certainty, quick opinions, and hard sides. I reflect on how nuance shows up in everyday life, in relationships, and in how we see ourselves, and why sitting with complexity can feel uncomfortable but necessary. This isn’t a debate. It’s not about being right or wrong. It’s about slowing down enough to admit that most real life doesn’t fit neatly into extremes. In this episode, we unpack:What nuance actually looks like in real lifeHow relationships become harder when we force clarity too soonThe pressure to label ourselves as “good,” “bad,” “healed,” or “failing”Why holding two truths at once isn’t weakness — it’s awarenessHow sitting in the grey area can be an act of careNuance doesn’t mean you lack values. It doesn’t mean you’re indecisive. Sometimes it just means you’re thinking deeply — and allowing yourself to stay open. About Unpack My BrainUnpack My Brain is a personal journal–style podcast where we slow down and unpack thoughts about life, identity, relationships, and the in-between moments that shape us. No advice. No conclusions. Just honest reflection, one thought at a time. If this episode resonated with you, follow Unpack My Brain and come back next time as we continue unpacking the thoughts we don’t always have words for. --- This podcast uses music from Ende.app: Music: Relaxing Lofi - Hexakaideca Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://ende.app/en/standard-license Source: https://ende.app/en/browse Changes made: trimmed and faded

    22 min
  3. 03. Topic Roulette | Maintenance: The Things That Keep Us Going

    15 JAN

    03. Topic Roulette | Maintenance: The Things That Keep Us Going

    This episode introduces a new format I'm calling Topic Roulette — where I pull one word and let it take me wherever it wants to go. Today's word is maintenance. We usually think of maintenance as something boring or inconvenient. But the more I sat with it, the more I realized how much of life quietly depends on it. Relationships, friendships, work, and even our sense of self don't fall apart all at once — they fade when they're no longer maintained. In this episode, I think out loud about the unglamorous, often invisible work it takes to keep things alive. Not to fix them. Not to perfect them. Just to keep them from quietly falling apart. This isn't an advice episode. It's an observation — about consistency, presence, and the small ways we show up when no one's watching. In this episode, we unpack: What "maintenance" really means beyond chores and routines How relationships change when maintenance is ignored The quiet upkeep required in friendships Maintenance at work — before burnout happens Why self-maintenance isn't selfish, but necessary A thought to sit with Most things don't break suddenly. They wear down slowly — when maintenance stops. About Topic Roulette Topic Roulette is a recurring format on Unpack My Brain where one word becomes the starting point — not a conclusion. No rules, no advice, just space to explore how everyday ideas show up in real life. What in your life could use a little maintenance right now — not a major overhaul, just attention? --- This podcast uses music from Ende.app: Music: Relaxing Lofi - Hexakaideca Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://ende.app/en/standard-license Source: https://ende.app/en/browse Changes made: trimmed and faded

    34 min
  4. 02. The Waiting Game: Not Yet or Never?

    8 JAN

    02. The Waiting Game: Not Yet or Never?

    Some seasons of life don't come with clear answers. In this episode of Unpack My Brain, I sit with the discomfort of waiting — the kind where nothing feels like a clear yes or a definite no. Just… stuck in between. I share my personal experience of being in a waiting season, the confusion and frustration that comes with it, and the quiet ways it starts to affect how you see yourself. We unpack what it means to wait without clarity, to question whether something is "not yet" or "never," and how exhausting it can be to keep showing up when you don't know what you're waiting for. This isn't an episode about patience quotes or trusting the process perfectly. It's a real-time reflection on uncertainty, expectation, and learning how to exist in the in-between without losing yourself. In this episode, we unpack: What the "waiting game" actually feels like in real life The confusion between not yet and never How waiting can quietly impact confidence and identity The frustration of wanting clarity but not getting answers My personal interpretation of my waiting — and how I'm choosing to approach it differently A gentle reminder from this episode Waiting doesn't mean you've failed. It doesn't mean you're incapable. Sometimes it just means you're in a season that hasn't explained itself yet. If you're honest with yourself — what are you waiting for right now? And what would it look like to stop treating this season as wasted time? If this episode resonated with you, follow Unpack My Brain and come back next time as we continue unpacking life, one thought at a time. --- This podcast uses music from Ende.app: Music: Relaxing Lofi - Hexakaideca Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://ende.app/en/standard-license Source: https://ende.app/en/browse Changes made: trimmed and faded

    23 min
  5. 01. Let's Start Here

    1 JAN

    01. Let's Start Here

    Welcome to Unpack My Brain! In our first episode, I talk a little bit about how this show is going to be. And not so little later, we went a little deep to talk through the feeling that hits after the excitement of New Year's resolutions fades — when motivation turns into overwhelm and expectations start to feel heavy. This episode isn't about productivity hacks or fixing yourself. It's about slowing down, sitting with uncertainty, and reminding ourselves that feeling overwhelmed at the start of a new year doesn't mean we're failing. Come sit with me, and let the unpacking begin... Sessions every Thursday at 8PM (GMT+8:00) LTI1TgS6cf6ShxFC9EZn

    10 min
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Unpack My Brain is a space where thoughts don't have to be polished to be worth sharing. This show is just me unpacking what's on my mind — life, identity, ambition, relationships, money, confusion, clarity, and everything in between — out loud, with you. No scripts. No pretending to have it all figured out. Just honest conversations and real-time processing. If your thoughts feel scattered but meaningful, you'll feel at home here. Think of this podcast as a shared pause — a place to slow down, unpack what's swirling around in your head, and make sense of it together. Friday @ 8PM PHT

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    richreych
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