Mountains Out Of Molehills: Overthinking

What’s the smallest thing you’ve ever overthought… and why did it feel like a life-or-death situation? In this episode, Jasmyn and Michelle unpack what overthinking actually is (and isn’t), the difference between reflecting and spiraling, and why our brains love to loop without landing anywhere.

We talk about overthinking as a coping mechanism, a control illusion, and a form of mental procrastination, plus what actually triggers it: fear of rejection, regret, discomfort, and “future-tripping.” We explore why it feels especially intense when you’re younger, when your identity is still forming and every decision feels like a referendum on who you are.

We also get into the difference between intuition and anxiety-in-disguise, and how to tell when your gut is speaking versus when your mind is just interrogating itself. Finally, we share gentle, practical ways to interrupt the spiral—naming it, moving your body, questioning whether a thought is useful, and reframing the narrative.

Because overthinking isn’t a flaw—it’s a misused strength. And as the reminder goes: your thoughts are information, not instructions. You don’t need certainty to move forward, and you don’t have to solve every thought to let it pass. 💭🍳