Try Not To Overthink It

Try Not to Overthink 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.

  1. 7h ago

    Episode 125 Stop Protecting Your Seat. Start Building a Bigger Table

    Hey it's Kalhil and RJ! Everybody wants a seat at the table, but not everybody is willing to bring something to it! 💯Life isn't just about finding your place. Sometimes it's about creating opportunities, making room for others, and recognizing when you've outgrown the table you're sitting at.But here's the real question: Are you making room for people who add value, or are you constantly making space for people who only take? In this episode of Try Not to Overthink It, we're diving into relationships, personal growth, boundaries, accountability, and the psychology behind who we allow into our lives. Therapy teaches us that healthy relationships require reciprocity, while faith reminds us that there's power in lifting others as we climb.🔥 Stop begging for a seat where you're not valued. Build your own table, protect your peace, and never forget to make room for those who are growing with you!💬 LET'S TALK: Are you building a bigger table, or is it time to remove a few chairs? Drop your thoughts 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.📲 CONNECT WITH US!📸 Instagram: @trynot2overthinkit🎵 TikTok: @trynottooverthink_it📧 Email: trynottooverthinkit@gmail.com🎙️ TRY NOT TO OVERTHINK IT — Real Talk. Different Perspectives. Conversations That Matter.#MakingRoomAtTheTable #TryNotToOverthinkIt #MentalHealthMatters #HealthyBoundaries #PersonalGrowth #Relationships #SelfWorth #Accountability #TherapyTalk #MindsetShift #Podcast

  2. Oct 23

    Episode 124 You Can't Love the Wrong Person Into Being Right for You

    Hey it's Kalhil and RJ! Sometimes the biggest mistake isn't falling in love with the wrong person. It's staying because you're convinced that loving them harder, sacrificing more, or being patient longer will eventually make them the right one.But here's the reality: You cannot love someone into becoming who you need them to be.In this episode, we're having an honest, thought-provoking conversation about THE WRONG PERSON—why we ignore red flags, confuse attachment with love, fall in love with potential instead of reality, and sometimes sacrifice our peace trying to make relationships work that were never healthy for us.From a therapeutic perspective, we're exploring how unresolved trauma, attachment patterns, self-worth, emotional dependency, and unhealthy boundaries can influence who we choose and why we struggle to walk away.💯Remember: Just because you love someone doesn't mean they're good for you. And just because you have history with someone doesn't mean they're meant to be part of your future.Sometimes healing isn't about finding the right person. It's about becoming healthy enough to recognize when someone is wrong for you—and having the courage to choose yourself.👇 LET'S TALK: Have you ever stayed in a relationship longer than you should have because you were in love with someone's potential? ✨ 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. 👍 LIKE if this conversation spoke to you.🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more honest conversations about mental health, relationships, healing, faith, personal growth, and becoming the best version of yourself.#TheWrongPerson #Relationships #MentalHealth #RelationshipAdvice #SelfWorth #HealingJourney #AttachmentStyles #HealthyRelationships #Boundaries #SelfLove #EmotionalHealing #Therapy #PersonalGrowth #podcast Please follow us on both Instagram as well as TikTok. Links are below Instagraminstagram.com/ trynot2overthinkitTiktoktiktok.com/@trynottooverthink_it

  3. Oct 13

    Episode 123 You're Not Stuck...You're Distracted

    Hey it's Kalhil and RJ!What if the biggest thing standing between you and the life you're supposed to live isn't failure, rejection, or a lack of opportunity… but everything you've allowed to distract you?The most dangerous distractions don't always look like problems. Sometimes they look like relationships, opportunities, entertainment, or even productivity. They'll keep you busy, drain your energy, and convince you you're making progress while your purpose sits untouched.In this episode, we're having a powerful conversation about DISCIPLINE, FOCUS, BOUNDARIES, FAITH, and PURPOSE.We're breaking down how distractions silently sabotage your growth, why everything doesn't deserve your attention, and how to recognize when something is pulling you away from who God has called you to become.💯 Here's the reality: Some of us aren't stuck because we lack potential. We're stuck because we keep giving our attention to things that don't deserve it.Remember, the enemy doesn't always have to destroy your purpose. Sometimes he just has to keep you distracted long enough for you to neglect it.The question is: Are you building the life you want, or just staying busy avoiding the work it requires?👇 DROP A COMMENT:What's one distraction you've had to eliminate to protect your peace, growth, or purpose?👍 LIKE | 💬 COMMENT | 🔔 SUBSCRIBE | ↗️ SHARE with someone who needs this reminder!✨ 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 this resonates, like, subscribe, and join a community focused on growth, wellness, and real conversations that help you thrive — not just survive.#Distractions #StayFocused #SelfDiscipline #PersonalGrowth #PurposeDriven #MentalHealth #FaithAndPurpose #ProtectYourPeace #MindsetShift #SelfImprovement #Motivation #podcast Please follow us on both Instagram as well as TikTok. Links are below Instagraminstagram.com/ trynot2overthinkitTiktoktiktok.com/@trynottooverthink_it

  4. Oct 3

    Episode 122 You Survived… But Are You Actually Living?

    Hey it's Kalhil and RJ! You survived—but are you actually living?Survival mode can teach you how to be strong, independent, resilient, and capable of handling almost anything. But what happens when the same survival skills that once protected you start preventing you from experiencing peace?In this episode, we unpack what happens when survival mode stops being a temporary season and becomes a way of life. We explore hyper-independence, always being “the strong one,” why rest can feel uncomfortable, how chaos can make peace feel suspicious, and how old wounds can follow us into new relationships.We also tackle a difficult truth: sometimes what we call our “personality” is really a collection of survival strategies we developed because we had to.Survival mode may have gotten you here—but it doesn’t have to become your permanent address.🔥 In this conversation:• Why high-functioning doesn’t always mean healthy-functioning• How childhood survival patterns can follow us into adulthood• Why peace can feel uncomfortable after years of chaos• The hidden cost of hyper-independence• How survival mode affects love and relationships• Why everything can start feeling like an emergency• The difference between surviving and actually thriving• How to stop living like you’re still fighting battles that already endedNever disrespect the version of yourself that survived. That version of you got you through some difficult seasons.But survival mode was supposed to be a phase—not a palace.You’ve already proven you know how to survive.Now give yourself permission to learn how to live.💬 QUESTION OF THE DAY: What survival habit are you realizing you no longer need?Drop your answer in the comments and join the 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.👍 LIKE if this conversation spoke to you.🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more honest conversations about mental health, relationships, healing, faith, personal growth, and becoming the best version of yourself.#SurvivalMode #MentalHealth #Healing #PersonalGrowth #TraumaHealing #Relationships #SelfAwareness #EmotionalHealth #Therapy #PodcastPlease follow us on both Instagram as well as TikTok. Links are below Instagraminstagram.com/ trynot2overthinkitTiktoktiktok.com/@trynottooverthink_it

  5. Sep 25

    Episode 121 Everybody Needs You… But Who Has You?

    Hey it's Kalhil and RJ! We spend so much time being there for everyone else that we sometimes forget to ask ourselves a simple question: “What do I need?”In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to stop pouring from an empty cup. The pressure to always be strong. The guilt that comes with saying “no.” The exhaustion of constantly showing up for everyone while quietly running on empty.You can love people without losing yourself.You can be supportive without sacrificing your peace.You can say no without feeling guilty.And you can take care of yourself without being selfish.Sometimes, the strongest thing you can do is pause, step back, and refill your own cup.If you’ve ever felt emotionally exhausted, burned out, overlooked, or like everyone comes to you—but nobody checks on you—this conversation is for you. ❤️🎙️ Listen. Reflect. Heal. And remember: you cannot pour from an empty cup.👇 Question for you: Who or what has been pouring into YOU lately?✨ 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.👍 LIKE if this conversation spoke to you.🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more honest conversations about mental health, relationships, healing, faith, personal growth, and becoming the best version of yourself.#SelfCare #MentalHealth #Burnout #Boundaries #HealingJourney #SelfLove #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalWellness #PourIntoYourself #Podcast Please follow us on both Instagram as well as TikTok. Links are below Instagraminstagram.com/ trynot2overthinkitTiktoktiktok.com/@trynottooverthink_it

  6. Sep 18

    Episode 120 Don’t Reinvite Chaos Just Because Peace Got Lonely

    Hey it's Kalhil and RJ! Being alone doesn’t mean you’re lonely. Sometimes it means you’ve finally stopped using other people to avoid meeting yourself.In this episode, we’re having a powerful conversation about SOLITUDE—learning how to sit with yourself, protect your peace, heal without distractions, and discover who you are when nobody else is around.We live in a world that constantly tells us we need more: more friends, more attention, more relationships, more likes, more validation. But what happens when everything gets quiet?That silence might be exactly where your growth begins.We break down the difference between solitude and isolation, why fear of being alone causes people to settle for unhealthy relationships, how solitude builds confidence and self-awareness, and why some quiet seasons may actually be God preparing you for what’s next.🔥 The question isn’t always, “Why am I alone?” Sometimes the better question is, “What is this season trying to teach me?”If you’ve ever struggled with loneliness, stayed somewhere unhealthy because you feared being alone, or found yourself in a season where God seems to be separating you from everything familiar—this conversation is for you.Remember: Don’t reinvite chaos into your life just because peace got lonely.💬 COMMENT BELOW: Do you enjoy being alone, or does solitude make you uncomfortable?✨ 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. #Solitude #MentalHealth #PersonalGrowth #Healing #SelfLove #ProtectYourPeace #Relationships #Faith #SelfWorth #Loneliness #Growth #Mindset #healthyrelationshipsPlease follow us on both Instagram as well as TikTok. Links are below Instagraminstagram.com/ trynot2overthinkitTiktoktiktok.com/@trynottooverthink_it

  7. Sep 11

    Episode 119 Matching Energy Is Just Revenge With Better Branding

    Hey it's Kalhil and RJ! 🔥 MATCHING ENERGY SOUNDS FAIR… BUT IS IT COSTING YOU YOUR PEACE?“If they switch up, I switch up.”“If they stop trying, I stop trying.”“I’m just matching their energy.”But here’s the question nobody asks: If somebody else’s behavior determines YOUR behavior… whose energy are you actually living in? 👀In this episode, we’re breaking down why matching energy isn’t always maturity—it can be giving someone else control over who you become.If you’re naturally loving, loyal, respectful, and intentional, you don’t have to become cold, petty, or inconsistent just because someone else does. Let people reveal who they are without allowing them to change who YOU are.We’re talking boundaries, emotional maturity, protecting your peace, handling disrespect, and learning the difference between matching energy and adjusting access.💬 What do you think: Should you match people’s energy—or simply change their access to you?Drop your answer in the comments and send this episode to somebody who needs to hear 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. #MatchingEnergy #ProtectYourPeace #MentalHealth #EmotionalMaturity #Boundaries #SelfRespect #Relationships #PersonalGrowth #podcast Please follow us on both Instagram as well as TikTok. Links are below Instagraminstagram.com/ trynot2overthinkitTiktoktiktok.com/@trynottooverthink_it

  8. Sep 4

    Episode 118 You Got Too Comfortable Disrespecting Me

    Hey it's Kalhil and RJ! At some point, you have to stop giving people unlimited opportunities to disrespect you just because you love them, have history with them, or keep hoping they'll eventually change.But here's the real question: How do you handle disrespect without becoming disrespectful yourself?In this episode, we're having a raw and honest conversation about HANDLING DISRESPECT—because protecting your peace doesn't mean becoming a punching bag, and standing up for yourself doesn't require you to crash out.We’re talking about:🔥 Why you don't always need to “match their energy”🚧 Setting boundaries without seeking revenge💯 Why being the bigger person DOESN'T mean tolerating disrespect👀 Knowing the difference between a mistake and a pattern🗣️ When disrespect needs to be confronted🚪 When it's time to stop explaining and start walking away🙏🏾 Why forgiveness DOESN'T automatically restore access❤️ Loving someone while recognizing they may no longer belong in your life🎯 Why sometimes the disrespect itself IS the closureHere's something a lot of us learn the hard way:Stop giving people the benefit of the doubt when the pattern has removed all doubt.Everybody can make a mistake. But when you've clearly communicated what hurts you, established the boundary, and they continue doing it anyway—that's no longer a misunderstanding.That's information.And once somebody shows you how little they respect your boundaries, you have a decision to make:Are you going to keep arguing for respect…or are you going to change their access to you?Because forgiveness can be free.ACCESS IS EARNED.✨ 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. Remember: How someone disrespects you reveals their character. How you respond reveals yours.#HandlingDisrespect #Disrespect #SelfRespect #Boundaries #ProtectYourPeace #MentalHealth #Relationships #Healing #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalIntelligence #KnowYourWorth #HealthyRelationships 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.

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  • Creator
    Try Not to Overthink It
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    130
  • Rating
    Explicit
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