Chapter
The Burden of Overthinking
1:03:25 - 1:08:38 (05:12)
In this episode, the speaker explores the difference between intelligent individuals with overthinking and anxiety issues, and those who are unintelligent and don't have to deal with these problems. She expresses her desire to sometimes be able to switch off her mind and not care about things.
Clips
The speaker talks about the burden of overthinking and how men tend to not overthink things as much as women, not because they don't care, but because they are wired differently.
1:03:25 - 1:05:49 (02:23)
Summary
The speaker talks about the burden of overthinking and how men tend to not overthink things as much as women, not because they don't care, but because they are wired differently. She also poses a theoretical question on intelligence and mental health versus being "dumb" and carefree.
ChapterThe Burden of Overthinking
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The speaker reflects on the downsides of thinking deeply, such as feeling emotions more acutely, and shares their musings on the importance of relativity in achieving happiness.
1:05:49 - 1:07:28 (01:38)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the downsides of thinking deeply, such as feeling emotions more acutely, and shares their musings on the importance of relativity in achieving happiness.
ChapterThe Burden of Overthinking
Episode7. Would Maddy, Meg and Jemma get into Oxford?
PodcastThe Psychology of your 20’s
The speaker reflects on how they used to feel invisible and how important it is to recognise someone's potential and use it for good.
1:07:28 - 1:08:38 (01:10)
Summary
The speaker reflects on how they used to feel invisible and how important it is to recognise someone's potential and use it for good. The conversation is interrupted by the realisation that they need to clean the kitchen.